Maintenance and Operations - August 2016
Looking at healthcare self-regulation program
Every time an outbreak is linked to linen services, healthcare laundry industry standards go under the microscope
8/31/2016
Patient falls from healthcare facility window after removing safety grill
An investigation has been launched surrounding the incident at the Weston General Hospital in the U.K.
8/22/2016
Healthcare facilities urged to create leaner working environments
Healthcare leaders need to identify financing mechanisms that will limit their initial capital investment and enable them to cost-effectively use facilities over the next five to 10 years
8/19/2016
Curbing linen loss at healthcare facilities
Disappearing healthcare textiles could lead to shortages and result in higher costs
8/18/2016
Boosting the financial performance of healthcare properties
Accurate data are vital to optimizing a healthcare portfolio
8/17/2016
Ontario plans $175 million in hospital repairs and upgrades
Provincial government says it wants to ensure Ontario’s hospitals remain in good working order
8/16/2016
Facility improvements can boost patient experiences and HCAHPS scores
Staff, patient-centered operations and well-designed facilities work together
8/12/2016
LED lighting delivers better light and healthy savings to Reston Hospital Center
Virginia healthcare facility replaces the outdated metal halide light fixtures in its parking garage
8/11/2016
The path from social work to healthcare administration
The Affordable Care Act has created an increase in healthcare utilization and a new emphasis on quality
8/9/2016
Free valet service at healthcare facility makes positive first impression
Service at the Adele Hall Campus of Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo, has received good reviews in first year
8/1/2016