January 2019 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management


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1/31/2019

Flu activity elevated in most of the U.S.

CDC expects flu activity to remain elevated for a number of weeks


1/31/2019

Smart labeling applications for the healthcare industry.

RFID technology —a broad category encompassing many types of smart labels— has potentially limitless applications for driving accuracy and value for the healthcare industry


Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/31/2019

Critical weather intelligence makes the difference in volunteer hurricane relief efforts

Weather tools help Team Rubicon respond quicker and reduce risks


1/31/2019

Updated FGI guidance focuses on designing mobile medical units

Number of higher-acuity patients being treated in mobile units increasing


Focus: HVAC

1/31/2019

Lucile Packard expansion includes displacement ventilation

A shading system on the façade is used to prevent sunspots, which can throw off the displacement ventilation system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


1/31/2019

SmithGroup Expands Expertise In Senior Living Market


1/31/2019

Nora Introduces L-line Linear Led Series with Surface and Pendant Mountings


1/31/2019

Middle Atlantic Transforms the Installation Experience With New Solutions Available at ISE 2019


1/31/2019

Class A national medical office portfolio sells for $400M


1/31/2019

CloroxPro Launches Champions of Clean National Contest


Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2019

Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at Glasgow hospital

Control measures have been put in place amid further investigation


Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2019

UK infection measures reviewed after baby’s death

Pseudomonas bacteria are commonly found in soil, plants and water supplies


1/30/2019

Four ways to improve healthcare employees’ well-being

Healthcare facilities are introducing their own versions of on-site services, recreation, and design elements


Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

1/30/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Evacuation during a fire

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for evacuation during a fire


1/30/2019

Steps for effective emergency preparedness

Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate


Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2019

Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust

Dust kept in the dark contained organisms closely linked to some respiratory diseases


1/30/2019

Fire Sprinkler Components and Ease of Use


1/30/2019

Spellman Brady Welcomes Michelle Hamilton


1/30/2019

The New York School of Interior Design to Honor Jeffrey Bilhuber, Christopher Spitzmiller, Alberto Villalobos at the NYSID Annual Gala 2019


1/30/2019

New Forums, Events and Opportunities for Exploring the Future of Light, Technology, Design and Connectivity at The 2019 LIGHTFAIR


1/30/2019

America Exhibits Innovation and Commitment to Partnerships at Arab Health 2019


Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2019

Attorney says clients contracted hepatitis from unsanitary N.J. health facility

Attorney represents hundreds of former patients of facility


1/29/2019

Nurse stabbed on job pushing for hospital safety changes

Massachusetts lawmakers failed to pass legislation in Wilson's name following her attack


1/29/2019

Top three design features to boost the patient experience

To remain competitive, building owners are looking for ways to better design their medical facilities


Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2019

Study: Ultraviolet disinfection 97.7% effective in operating rooms

Study examined a UV light technology that can be used in a range of healthcare settings


1/29/2019

Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed to support wellness

The expansion was designed to target LEED Gold and WELL Silver certification


Focus: HVAC

1/29/2019

Healthcare facilities' energy efficiency improves air quality

Salt Lake City Op-Ed says healthcare facilities' energy efficiency efforts can impact community health


1/29/2019

3 IN 1 ROOF Team-up with SunSpark Solar Technologies


1/29/2019

Security, Simplicity, and Occupant Comfort Will Define the Building Control Systems Industry in 2019


1/29/2019

Parallel Technologies Invests in Physical Security Offering with Promotion of Mark Bonde to Director Building Infrastructure Sales and Marketing


1/29/2019

Emergency Shutoff Buttons Designed for Harsh Weather


1/29/2019

Software Boosts Facility Security


1/28/2019

How to free up capital for hospital renovations

Unload medical office buildings, other real estate


Blog

1/28/2019

How to prepare your facility for the future with evidence-based design

The approach of anchoring design decisions on credible research to produce the best results is palpably helping healthcare facilities improve patient outcomes while lowering costs


1/28/2019

Nashville General weighing future facility options

Hospital scouting existing buildings, raw land options


1/28/2019

Smart home technologies offer opportunities for senior living facilities

A Front Porch of Glendale, Calif., program focuses on using technology to support seniors’ health and well-being, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website


Focus: Infection Control

1/28/2019

How clean are healthcare facilities?

Thorough environmental cleaning is required to ensure that hospitals are safe for patients


Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/28/2019

The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare

Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors


1/28/2019

Aircuity Announces Release of Educational Vodcast On The Energy Services Performance Contracting Market


1/28/2019

NFJX Becomes First Cable Landing Station Campus in North America to Achieve HIPAA Certification


1/28/2019

GRM’s Chart Acquisition & Verification Solution Cuts Days Sales Outstanding from Weeks to Days


1/28/2019

RB and Diversey Create Strategic Alliance in North American Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Market


1/28/2019

New HardStop Decorative Protection Panels By Formica Group Offer Superior Protection for High-Demand Areas


1/25/2019

Top security concerns of assisted care facilities

IAHSS issued new guidance for handling violence


1/25/2019

Sanitizing a hospital mattress

The procedures are rarely completed properly, especially rinsing, negating the value of the process


1/25/2019

Planning for healthcare facility energy resiliency

A business approach supports long-term resiliency and sustainability


1/25/2019

DeBakey VA Medical Center renovation designed to support mental healthcare

The renovation of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center building in Houston comprises a vertical expansion and renovation to house the relocated Mental Health Clinic Trauma Recovery Program, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


1/25/2019

Facility acoustics should be matched to a space's purpose

Soundmasking and other strategies can help attenuate the signal-to-noise ratio to what's appropriate for a given space.


Focus: Infection Control

1/25/2019

Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts

Most facilities are still using privacy curtains to avoid expensive remodels


1/25/2019

3D Printing Disrupting Personalized Medicine, Finds IDTechEx Research


1/25/2019

Simone Healthcare Development Shares Key Design Trends


1/25/2019

Outdoor VRF Units and Energy Efficiency


1/25/2019

Carbon Dioxide Sensor Targets Improved Analytics


1/25/2019

Heat Exchangers and Enhanced Leak Detection


1/24/2019

ASHE and others push for science-based codes and standards

Efforts aim to eliminate conflicting codes and ensure evidence-backed standards


Blog

1/24/2019

Healthcare laboratory informatics market to cross the billion-dollar benchmark by 2024

U.S. to be a major revenue contributor


Focus: Infection Control

1/24/2019

WHO includes flu pandemic, Ebola in top 10 threats to global health

Air pollution and climate change top the list


1/24/2019

New mother and baby unit planned in Congo

The new design will focus on addressing issues with overcrowding and creating a holistic care environment to reduce maternal and post-natal mortality rates, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Blog

1/24/2019

5G’s impact on business, boosters ... and healthcare facilities

5G promises a more responsive network with low latency in the cellular environment, which will further enable the Internet of Things


1/24/2019

Crest Healthcare Supply Launches New Website


1/24/2019

Best Sanitizers Supports Work Wellness by Helping to Reduce the Spread of Germs in the Work Place


1/24/2019

Jennifer Jackman Joins America’s Physician Groups as VP of Business Development


1/24/2019

W. R. Meadows Appoints Vice President of Sales and Marketing


1/24/2019

Ocutrx Vision Technologies Appoints Dr. Linda Lam as Chief Scientific and Strategy Officer


1/23/2019

Experts say better environmental design, staff training needed in wake of care home deaths linked to aggression

Private rooms and spaces that won’t confuse people with dementia about what they are seeing an experiencing are recommended


1/23/2019

USGBC expands LEED offerings

Several new LEED programs have recently been announced.


1/23/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Suites in AHCO

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for suites in AHCO


1/23/2019

Laundering microfiber mops: Is it a good idea in cleanroom environments?

More facilities are laundering and re-using mops as a potential cost-saving and more environmental alternative


1/23/2019

Hacker gets 10 years for DDoS attack on children’s hospitals

Man hacked into the Boston Children’s Hospital IT system in protest of the treatment of a patient


1/23/2019

VITAS Healthcare Celebrates 40th Anniversary with MDC Freedom Tower Illumination


1/23/2019

DowDuPont Specialty Products Division to Spotlight Newly Combined Healthcare Portfolio at MD&M West 2019


1/23/2019

Eaton Delivers Advanced Configurability for Data Center and IT Professionals with High Density Rack Power Distribution Unit


1/23/2019

CME, INHA Expand Healthcare Equipment Purchasing Deal, Offer Greater Savings


1/23/2019

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Advances Commercial HVAC With Introduction of CITY MULTI® N-Generation


Focus: Security

1/22/2019

Jamaica official unhappy with healthcare facility security after baby snatchings

Nearly $800 million has been spent by the regional health authorities in the last year on hospital security


1/22/2019

Patients over paperwork: Relieving federal burdens on healthcare facilities

How healthcare providers can use the cost and time savings


1/22/2019

Stamford Health earns (LEED) Healthcare Certification

The hospital focused on several areas, including airflow, energy consumption and air quality


1/22/2019

Hospitals step up energy efficiency upgrades to cut operating costs and enhance patient experience

Hospitals are in a particularly unique position because they typically operate older facilities, having tight operating margins, and have significant deferred maintenance


1/22/2019

Health tech needs to evolve with changing patient expectations

Patients expect remote consultations, constant connectivity and location-aware mobile services


Focus: HVAC

1/22/2019

Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked

Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important


1/22/2019

LiveWall Living Wall Featured in The Alice and Herbert Sachs Therapeutic Conservatory


1/22/2019

EHNAC Enhances All Accreditation Programs with Integration of Cloud-Focused Criteria


1/22/2019

Meeting the Threat in 2019: Cybersecurity for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Firms


1/22/2019

Arsenal Capital Partners Aquires Accumen


1/22/2019

GRM Attending HIMSS 2019 Conference in Orlando, Florida February 11 to 15


Focus: Security

1/21/2019

Michigan hospital testing metal detectors

The metal detectors are being tested in the main lobby, but were previously used in the emergency department


1/21/2019

Five planning best practices for building senior healthcare facilities

In building these facilities, healthcare facility managers and their construction partners must strike a balance of incorporating necessary elements of a medical facility, while maintaining a comfortable, homelike atmosphere


1/21/2019

Wisconsin healthcare system partners with microhospital operator

The hospitals are expected to open by the end of 2020 or in early 2021


Focus: Infection Control

1/21/2019

Arkansas cancer clinic sued over bacterial outbreak

The plaintiffs were clinic patients with chemotherapy ports who were infected with the bacteria


1/21/2019

Tips for more sustainable surgical units

Common sense solutions include reducing non-hazardous waste by reusing materials


Focus: Infection Control

1/21/2019

The role of auditing in cleaning and disinfection

Nurses play a vital role in healthcare settings


1/21/2019

SPX Cooling Technologies Introduces New Cooling Tower Control Panels for Efficient Operations


1/21/2019

New Kee Walk with Guardrail Provides an OSHA-compliant Rooftop Walkway with Integrated Safety Railing


1/21/2019

Investors Step Up for Mission-Critical Medical


1/21/2019

New MetalWorks Create! Custom Perforations Transform Images Onto Metal Panels


1/21/2019

Johnson Controls Announces Technology Initiative to Introduce Open-source Software for Targeting Commercial and Public Building Retrofits


1/18/2019

'Scary' Muslim family barred from seeing baby in hospital

Family went to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., last month to visit a newborn baby girl


Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

First in-season flu numbers released by CDC

This is the first time these estimates are being provided during the flu season


Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

Scottish hospital porters handle clinical waste during protests

A union had advised its members to stop dealing with the waste after four staffers were injured


1/18/2019

New association created for medical facility professionals

The Association of Medical Facility Professionals was created by the leaders of the former Health Care Institute, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

How ready is the U.S. for an Ebola outbreak?

Fourteen percent of administrators felt their facilities were unprepared for a patient with Ebola or an EID


Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

Ultraviolet light added to disinfection cuts C diff.

During the study, C diff. infection rates dropped in the intervention units to 11.2 from 28.7 per 10,000 patient


1/18/2019

NYSID Announces Lineup for Spring 2019 Public Programs


1/18/2019

APG Statement on Pathways to Success Final Rule


1/18/2019

Johnson Controls Develops New Sound Attenuator Designed Exclusively for YORK Air Handling Units


1/18/2019

VC Funding in Digital Health Sector Reaches $9.5 Billion in 2018, up 32 Percent YoY


Focus: HVAC

1/17/2019

Florida rehab center where 12 died after hurricane loses license

12 people died when the air conditioning system failed following Hurricane Irma in September 2017


1/17/2019

Maintenance can improve the reliability and performance of irrigation systems

The challenge is that most systems are expected to live far beyond their intended life cycles


Focus: HVAC

1/17/2019

Tucson hospital cooled with radiant HVAC

Medical tower’s mini-central plant on the fourth floor makes the facility one of a kind


Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/17/2019

Resiliency is key to today's healthcare design

Hospital infrastructure resilience is a new imperative, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Focus: Infection Control

1/17/2019

Legionnaires' found at Pennsylvania facility

One of the infected residents has died due to multiple contributing health factors


Focus: Security

1/17/2019

Tips for healthcare facility managers to stay in compliance with NFPA

A majority of the updates are related to inspections, paperwork regulations and training


1/17/2019

ABM Healthcare Achieves ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard and Green Building Certifications with Honors


1/17/2019

Fellow Health Partners Expands New York Client Base


1/17/2019

Diversey North America Recognized by the Customer Service Institute of America for Commitment to Service Excellence


1/17/2019

DocuTAP Announces Launch of Insight by DocuTAP, a Data Analysis and Reporting Tool for On-Demand Clinics


1/17/2019

Building Software and Enhanced Analytics


Video

1/16/2019

Moose walks into Anchorage healthcare facility

She munched on some lobby greenery and left


Focus: Infection Control

1/16/2019

Study finds bacteria in ancient Irish soil stops growth of superbugs

The soil in question is reputed to have healing properties


1/16/2019

Senior living facilities balance style and safety

This balance is an essential design strategy for today’s senior living communities, from independent living to memory care, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website


1/16/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Two-hour separations between hospitals

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for two-hour separations between hospitals


1/16/2019

Changes in operations and code requirements affect facility wayfinding

These strategies can help managers ensure signage keeps up with the changes


1/16/2019

California healthcare facilities still figuring out how to reopen following wildfires

Hospitals are still recovering after two major fires


1/16/2019

Zenith Media’s Goodwin to Present DSE 2019 Keynote Address


1/16/2019

Intuitive, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System, to Store IFU documents Via the oneSOURCEdocs.com Manufacturers’ Advantage Program


1/16/2019

ADT Continues Commercial Expansion Through Purchase of Technology Integration Leader, Advanced Cabling Systems


1/16/2019

Auburn Community Hospital Prepares for Influenza Season by Investing in Electrostatic Technology


1/16/2019

Kadean Building Second Underground Proton Therapy Vault At Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis


1/15/2019

Police investigating after vegetative patient gives birth

Arizona's Department of Economic Security is also conducting health and safety checks at the facility


1/15/2019

Lean design builds Ohio hospital piece by piece

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland created a dynamic healthcare facility with a set of best practices that use a Lean philosophy and “process-neutral” design approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


1/15/2019

The physical environment affects health and wellness

Building occupants are beginning to demand that their indoor environment be more than just comfortable


1/15/2019

Facility Guidelines Institute begins process for 2022 guidelines

The proposal period is open until June 30


1/15/2019

Legrand Continues to Connect to Life with Range of New IoT-Enabled Residential Solutions at CES 2019


1/15/2019

Middle Atlantic Expands Customer Service and Support Availability in EMEA Through Legrand | AV


1/15/2019

Cornerstone Search Group Promotes Brian Skurka to Partner


1/15/2019

FierceHealthcare Awards Hoy Health as one of its 2019 'Fierce 15' Companies


1/15/2019

Allseating Expands Proprietary Fabric Portfolio


1/14/2019

HHS releases healthcare cybersecurity best practices

Guidance includes 10 best practices for mitigating hacking threats


1/14/2019

CDC, APIC offer new infection prevention tools

Tools released are being tested at three hospitals


Focus: Infection Control

1/14/2019

Hartlepool healthcare facilities sees 27 percent drop in C. diff. infections

Reported community acquired infections have shown a 32 percent rise


1/14/2019

Successful drain cleaning requires managers to understand technician needs

Effective specification of drain cleaning equipment can increase technician productivity and improve plumbing system performance


Focus: Infection Control

1/14/2019

Reducing cross-contamination risk

The environmental services staff needs to know the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting


1/14/2019

Stop Dirt and Moisture in its Tracks with the Cintas Active Scraper Floor Mat


1/14/2019

Indoor Air Quality Website Makes Debut


1/14/2019

Wiegmann Introduces Mod Center for Faster Service


1/14/2019

Seeq Announces Availability of R21 with New Scorecard and FFT Analytics, adds Lisa Graham PhD, PE, to Lead Analytics Engineering Team


1/14/2019

AV Systems Integrators Avidex and Digital Networks Group Launch New Managed Services


Focus: Infection Control

1/11/2019

Bill Gates says we aren't ready for a deadly pandemic

He believes the next deadly epidemic will be the flu


1/11/2019

Jacksonville hospital evacuates 77 patients after an air handler sparks a fire

Patients including newborn babies were temporarily evacuated


1/11/2019

Phoenix care fa­cil­ity boosts se­cu­rity after vegetative patient gives birth

The enhanced security in­cludes in­creased mon­i­tor­ing of pa­tient care ar­eas


1/11/2019

Healthcare leaders offer ideas to fix healthcare

Among the 18 ideas in the article were several that were facilities/location-oriented


Focus: Infection Control

1/11/2019

Study finds: Antimicrobial hospital curtains cut bacterial contamination

One type of antimicrobial curtain was highly effective at reducing the number of bacteria living on the surface


Focus: Infection Control

1/11/2019

Mold in hospital’s maternity unit sickens more than 50 employees

More than 50 employees in the maternity unit at Staten Island University Hospital North say they've been sickened in recent months by an odor


1/11/2019

EarlySense Completes $39 Million Financing Round to Accelerate Global Expansion of Contact-Free Sensing and Analytics Solution


1/11/2019

Three-Sided Angle Installation for Greenheck Fire and Combination Fire Smoke Dampers


1/11/2019

Bosch Start-up Security and Safety Things (SAST) presents Innovative Use Cases for Security Cameras Based on its Open IoT Ecosystem


1/11/2019

Halyard Introduces COVER MAX Full-coverage Surgical Caps Available with CAPTURE Technology


1/11/2019

Draw Latch Offers Improved Security


1/10/2019

Illinois hospitals facing requirements to reduce violence against nurses

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, healthcare providers in Illinois must implement specific violence-prevention policies


1/10/2019

Advocate Aurora pledges to use 100 percent clean power by 2030

Using clean power across these sites of care will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 392,657 metric tons


Focus: Infection Control

1/10/2019

Glasgow surgical cleaning unit closes after mold and bacteria is found

Although a deep clean was performed, mould continues to be an issue


Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/10/2019

Meeting the requirements for emergency equipment

Employees should be trained on how to use the emergency equipment fixtures before they handle hazardous chemicals


Focus: Infection Control

1/10/2019

Bacteria found on EEG electrodes poses infection risk

Twenty-five percent of cleaned reusable electrodes still had bacteria present


1/10/2019

GE Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Partner for Safer, More Precise Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment


1/10/2019

Disinfectant Targets Improved Hygiene


1/10/2019

HealthCare: New Rules for Hazardous-Waste Pharmaceuticals


1/10/2019

W. R. Meadows Names New Vice President


1/10/2019

Rinnai America Corporation Names President


Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2019

New York hospital urged to move maternity ward over mold and leaking gas fears

The mold and anesthetic gas traces were detected in the maternity ward at Staten Island University Hospital North


1/9/2019

Design can Impact clinician burnout

The physical environment where physicians practice can contribute to their stress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2019

Doctors say Palestinian superbug epidemic could spread

Shortages of water, power and fuel for generators mean doctors cannot always meet even basic hygiene standards


1/9/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Generator load bank tests

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for generator load bank tests


Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2019

Epidemiologist: Legionella is everywhere

Doctor says routine cleaning and maintenance of large water systems are key to preventing patients from falling ill


Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/9/2019

Getting ready for a CMS emergency preparedness survey

Long-term care facilities have to decide whether to focus on high-impact but low-frequency events or more common, but less impactful events


1/9/2019

EHNAC Announces Finalized 2019 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs


1/9/2019

Midmark Introduces New Side Chairs to Improve Patient Experience


1/9/2019

Dick Moeller Joins Stantec to Expand its Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Practice in Southern California


1/9/2019

SBUH Awarded for Commitment to Sustainability


1/9/2019

MediMizer and oneSOURCE Team Up to Provide Powerful Solutions to Ensure Facility Compliance


Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2019

One dead after Legionella found at West Michigan hospital

The hospital is using alternative water sources and water filtration


Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2019

Two fired from N.J. facility that may have exposed thousands to HIV, hepatitis

A Saddle Brook surgery center was closed after state surveyors found an outdated infection control plan and unacceptable sterilization practices


Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2019

Maryland hospital's pipes contained uncommon bacteria that infected patients

Patients were infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria living in the plumbing of the National Institutes of Health’s hospital


1/8/2019

Round-the-clock power critical for healthcare

Inefficient access to electricity can mark the difference between life and death


1/8/2019

Indiana lawmaker wants to bring back hospital 'certificate of need' process

A state lawmaker is concerned that hospital construction is driving up the cost of healthcare


1/8/2019

Most beautiful US healthcare facilities named

The list is based on more than 250,000 votes


1/8/2019

Lighting Fixture and Improved Aesthetics


1/8/2019

Door Hardware Earns Sustainability Certification


1/8/2019

Portable Diesel Air Heater and Jobsite Productivity


1/8/2019

Water Heater Targets Improved Efficiency


1/8/2019

Security Software and Mission Critical Safety


1/7/2019

Hospitals in Australia to give staff body armor

The Australian Health Department has purchased 250 custom body armor vests


Focus: Infection Control

1/7/2019

Johns Hopkins hospitals don’t always follow safety rules they pioneered

The hospitals have been accused of setting aside basic safety rules


1/7/2019

The Internet of Medical Things can improve patient care, clinical management

IoMT can support patient, staff and supply management


1/7/2019

Wisconsin healthcare facility launches wayfinding app

Since the Froedtert & MCW Finder App was launched in late 2017, there have been more than 6,000 downloads and about 125 uses per day


1/7/2019

Man dies after jumping from Chicago hospital window

Mercy Hospital patient broke the window before jumping


Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/7/2019

NFPA offers a risk assessment checklist for active shooter situations

Guidance includes tips on information officials should be gathering during building risk assessments


1/7/2019

Expanded Paints and Coatings Line Targets Hardscapes


1/7/2019

Sound Emitting Signal Light Aims To Enhance Security


1/7/2019

Portable Diesel Air Heater and Jobsite Productivity


1/7/2019

HVAC Designed for Versatility and Energy Efficiency


1/7/2019

Flooring Maker Targets Green Installations


Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2019

U.S. healthcare worker with possible exposure to Ebola evacuated to Nebraska

The worker was treating patients and had contact with a patient who was later diagnosed with Ebola


Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2019

Study says one-wipe cleaning system for nurses is effective

Contamination of the environment around patients seen as MRSA risk


1/4/2019

Formulating a plan for deferred maintenance

Upgrades to facilities can overcome scarce resources to deliver financial benefits


1/4/2019

Hospitals are improving security after shooting at N.Y. facility

An August shooting at Westchester Medical Center killed two


Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2019

Shriners nurses launch hand-hygiene program

Patients were deputized as 'Hand Hygiene Police'


1/4/2019

AAAHC Receives CMS Deemed Status Renewal for ASCs


1/4/2019

New, Revised Pain Assessment/Management Standards for Behavioral Healthcare, Home Care, Nursing Care To Be Introduced


1/4/2019

Kingspan Insulation Announces Doug Crawford as Managing Director of North America


1/4/2019

Emory Proton Therapy Center Opens in Midtown Atlanta


1/4/2019

Lorin Anodized Copper Collection Ideal for Exterior and Interior Architectural Applications


1/3/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clothes irons

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clothes irons in nursing home resident rooms


1/3/2019

NFMT Baltimore 2019 announces new features

New events and offerings are planned for the annual NFMT show, March 26-28, 2019


1/3/2019

Interoperability of EHR integrations key to changing patient experience

Well-integrated technology not only puts less burden on staff but also increases workflow efficiencies


1/3/2019

Va. health system working to eliminate plastic straws

Inova Health System is also reducing single-use plastic items from public areas


Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/3/2019

Mass notification is only one part of emergency communications

System must be integrated with other technologies to form a holistic emergency communications plan


1/3/2019

CBRE: Outpatient Centers on the Rise as Average Asking Rent for U.S. Medical Office Buildings Reaches Record High


1/3/2019

Medpricer Reports U.S. Hospitals Collectively Overspend an Estimated $39B Annually on Purchased Services


1/3/2019

Wistar Institute Case Study


1/3/2019

Water Heater Targets Improved Efficiency


1/3/2019

LED Lamps and Improved Versatility


Focus: Infection Control

1/2/2019

Study: Isolation room pressure key to limiting spread of airborne germs

A high air-change rate in AIIRs does not ensure efficient removal of infectious agents


1/2/2019

The blueprint for IoT infrastructure in healthcare

Developments in technology that contribute to the Internet of Things are introducing some extremely interesting innovations for healthcare providers


1/2/2019

Rural healthcare facilities leading way

Rural facilities can launch innovative, industry-leading ideas


1/2/2019

Key considerations for onsite power

Facility managers should educate themselves about the best fit for their facilities


Focus: HVAC

1/2/2019

New HVAC systems present challenges, opportunities

Mechanical systems have evolved not only technologically, but also in how they're purchased


1/2/2019

Duro-Last, Inc. Oregon Facility Receives Prestigious VPP Star Site Renewal and Safety Committee Recognition


1/2/2019

Online Resource Designed for Faucet Specification


1/2/2019

Flooring Maker Recognized for Innovation


1/2/2019

Acquisition Aims To Enhance Energy Efficient Lighting Controls


1/2/2019

Waterless Urinals and Reduced Water Usage



 
 
 


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