Safety - July 2018
Window film installation in hospitals can save lives, conserve energy
Some security window films have the added benefit of conserving energy by controlling the amount of sun that enters the building
7/31/2018
FGI adjusts terminology for ’patients of size’
Facility Guidelines Institute cites safety concerns for change in language
7/31/2018
N.D. hospital treats tornado victims days after opening
Watford City's new healthcare facility opened its doors nine days before EF 2 tornado hit
7/23/2018
27 Hawaii hospitals join for disaster drill
Hospitals from six islands simulate response to disaster
7/23/2018
Mass notification is only one part of emergency communications
System must be integrated with other technologies to form a holistic emergency communications plan
7/23/2018
Hospital fire makes list of heartbreaking moments in Illinois history
Fire at old St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham was judged the 8th most heartbreaking moment
7/19/2018
Hospital buildings still operating despite safety warnings
South Auckland health officials were warned 18 years ago that buildings were earthquake-prone
7/18/2018
Gatesville hospital reopens after explosion
Texas Fire Marshals finish on-site forensic examination of the Coryell Memorial Hospital
7/12/2018
The key to healthcare emergency management: Facility managers
The emergency manager’s ability to leverage facility management knowledge and expertise determines success or failure in an emergency response.
7/12/2018
Damage-free sign labels for hospitals and research labs can support safety efforts
Customizable sign labels for interim life safety measures – can be removed cleanly from most surfaces, reducing repair and repainting
7/11/2018
Eliminating ligature risks in healthcare settings
Patient suicide ranks among the top three sentinel events, according to The Joint Commission
7/9/2018