Product News - March 2013
LED light bulbs recalled by Lighting Science Group
Sold under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse, Lighting Science Group has recalled about 554,000 120-volt LED bulbs due to risk of overheating.
3/27/2013
Power strip is suitable for patient care areas
Legrand ULM Series Medical Grade Plug-in Outlet Center provides surge protection for medical applications and can be used in patient care areas in compliance with Article 517 of the National Electrical Code.
3/21/2013
Ceiling panels designed to withstand high–traffic healthcare settings
CertainTeedCeilings' new line of Performa Rx Symphony ceiling panels are designed to meet performance guidelines set by The Facilities Guidelines Institute's "Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities" (2010 Edition).
3/19/2013
Case study: Floorazzo tiles decrease operating room sterilization time between procedures
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., had to replace the flooring in its operating rooms four times in four years due to the impracticality of the homogeneous sheet vinyl product being used. The solution was Floorazzo, a resilient flooring product.
3/15/2013
New line of door hardware addresses needs of behavioral health centers
Assa Abloy presents a new line of door hardware to address the specific needs of high-, medium- and low-risk behavioral health environments.
3/13/2013
Case study: Keeping cardiac operating room conditions bright, clean and productive with dynamic glass
Children's Hospital Colorado selects electronically tintable glass for cardiac unit operating room windows to increase staff access to daylight while maintaining sterile conditions.
3/5/2013
Case study: Dimmable LED lighting augments patient comfort in hospital's wound care center
Lighting was a key consideration when renovating the Advanced Wound Center at Henry County Hospital in Indiana.
3/1/2013
Case study: Metal panels help hospital achieve LEED gold
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center features technological advances that not only provide more comprehensive care services but reduce the carbon footprint as well.
3/1/2013