December 2019 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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Focus: Infection Control
12/30/2019
Deaths could have been avoided at Glasgow hospital if staff had flushed out the taps, expert says
Nobody knew whose job it was to ensure taps, baths and shower heads were flushed at least once a day
12/30/2019
Leapfrog names top hospitals for 2019
Florida had the most top hospitals of all states with 21
12/30/2019
Mechanical systems in the healthcare environment — pipe and performance considerations
The insulation wrapping these systems plays an integral role in ensuring optimal performance of a building’s mechanical systems
12/30/2019
Achieving reliable power with microgrids
Microgrids take advantage of the IIoT to make energy choices based on capabilities like forecasting weather and load optimization
12/30/2019
Atlanta hospital gets 30-bed mobile unit a state of emergency declared
The emergency declaration allows the state to use Georgia Emergency Management Agency funding to bring the mobile unit
Focus: Lighting
12/30/2019
LED benefits, strategies illuminated
The most effective applications depend on matching advances in the technology to facility needs
12/27/2019
Vermont operating rooms will remain closed through January because of odors
The University of Vermont Medical Center continues to investigate the cause of mysterious odors
Focus: Infection Control
12/27/2019
FDA approves first fully disposable duodenoscope
Use it once and then toss it out
12/27/2019
Eco-friendly strategies for healthcare facilities
Healthcare industry can identify areas to reduce environmental impact
Blog
12/27/2019
Why firewalls and anti-virus software are no longer enough to protect your network
As cybercriminals become more adept and increasingly target healthcare facility networks, it is more crucial than ever before to ensure your cybersecurity defenses are up-to-date and tested regularly
12/27/2019
Lighting strategies are evolving for senior living environments.
New technology and resident quality of life are two factors driving the change, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/27/2019
Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied
Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe
12/27/2019
2019 Oregon Zero Energy Ready Commercial Code Adopting ASHRAE 90.1 for Commercial Buildings
12/26/2019
3 Legionnaires' cases may be linked to Illinois hospital
The hospital has flushed its plumbing system
12/26/2019
Cyber attack stops radiation treatments at Oahu facilities
The company has reported the incident to the FBI and is working with a private computer forensics firm to investigate
12/26/2019
Study pilots the use of the post-occupancy evaluation checklist
Research team aims to develop an internal and reproducible POE process based on the Center for Health Design's Patient Room Design Checklist and Evaluation Tool, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/26/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Receptacle testing
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for receptacle testing
Focus: Lighting
12/26/2019
Smart windows for healthcare change tint automatically
Light-depleted patients and staff can only endure a few minutes of the day near regular windows before they start to get uncomfortable
12/26/2019
Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant
Study suggests that UV light is an option for disinfecting, but it can be challenging to make sure all surfaces are fully exposed to the light
12/26/2019
Johnson Controls Breaks Ground on 22,000 square-foot Expansion at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Plant
Focus: Infection Control
12/23/2019
Wis. hospital tap water contaminates lab specimens
Mycobacterium porcinum came from ice machines and water dispenser in ICU
12/23/2019
While active shooters at healthcare facility are rare, preparation is still key
Pharmacists in these facilities need to know how to respond
12/23/2019
Conference center converted to sports medicine complex
Inova Health System Sports Medicine complex includes 5,000-square-foot outdoor synthetic turf field designed for patient evaluation and performance enhancement, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Focus: Infection Control
12/23/2019
Cleaning's role in public health requires specific protocols
Cleaning and disinfecting must be done in two steps
Video / Focus: Infection Control
12/23/2019
London Hospital allows horse to visit patient before Christmas
Horse's box was parked in an ambulance bay and the horse rode the elevator up 13 floors
12/23/2019
Creating a healthcare facility emergency plan
Emergency departments must develop disaster preparedness plans that go beyond natural disasters and utility failures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/20/2019
Ga. governor declares state of emergency after hospital flooding
Hospitals near flooded facility are at capacity
'Tis the season for year-end equipment planning12/20/2019
Healthcare trends to watch in 2020
One of the healthcare industry’s chief struggles is attracting and retaining healthcare facility staff
12/20/2019
Urgent care needed: The importance of underground utility mapping for hospital campuses
Though hospitals are unlike other facility campuses, they are similar in one aspect— current underground utility management and mapping tend to be lacking
Focus: Infection Control
12/20/2019
Flu season might peak in December
One of the healthcare industry’s chief struggles is attracting and retaining healthcare facility staff
Focus: HVAC
12/20/2019
Selecting a high-performance HVAC system
Selecting HVAC means meeting the needs of a facility efficiently and effectively now and into the future
12/19/2019
Salmonella outbreak sickens 33 at Pa. healthcare facilities
Many affected ate pre-cut fruit
12/19/2019
Florida VA employees, medical suppliers indicted for alleged kickback scheme
VA employees allegedly received thousands of dollars in bribes
12/19/2019
Flooding at Atlanta hospital prompts closure of 62 patient beds
Cleanup and repairs have begun in the patient units significantly damaged by flooding
12/19/2019
Hospital learning to defuse violence
The hospital also has introduced a behavioral screening tool to help identify patients prone to violence
12/19/2019
Choosing a window wall vs. a curtain wall
Often less expensive and easier to install, window walls offer various ventilating styles and can offer improved sound transmittance between floors
12/18/2019
NYC hospital security officers don't feel prepared for active shooter situation
The more than 800 law enforcement officers carry batons, handcuffs, radios and flashlights
12/18/2019
Technology saves Toronto hospital $3.2 million a year in energy costs
For instance, patient rooms feature an integrated bedside terminal that can, among other things, change the temperature in their room
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/18/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cooking appliances
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for cooking appliances
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
12/18/2019
Creating genuine privacy where it’s needed most
Acoustic pods address the issue of privacy head on, offering a soundproof solution for sensitive conversations as well as the need for accessible solitude in a public space
12/17/2019
Dallas children's hospital relocates patients after finding mold
Children's Medical Center Dallas relocated 28 patients after routine air tests
12/17/2019
CDC: 12 state seeing high flu activity
Fourteen states experienced moderate activity, eight states reported low activity and 16 states experienced minimal activity
Blog
12/17/2019
Driving savings, standardization and service excellence with enterprise strategy for clinical engineering
Keeping up with the rapid rate of change and getting the most value out of technology today requires a holistic strategy
12/17/2019
Atlanta hospital closed because of broken water pipe
The break caused flooding in some patient care areas of Grady Memorial Hospital
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/17/2019
How to assess the condition of your parking structure
From criteria ranging from safety and security to aesthetics and structural stability, here is how to assess the long-term viability of your parking structures
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/17/2019
Atlanta hospital brightens parking garage with mural
A 2,000-square-foot mural was added to cover a 100-foot-wide cement column in the center of a patient vehicle drop-off circle at Northside Hospital
12/17/2019
Smartway2 Identifies Three Key Workplace Trends That Will Elevate Employee Experience in 2020
Focus: Lighting
12/16/2019
UV lights could help limit bacteria on phones in healthcare facilities
Study suggests ultraviolet sanitizing devices could be stationed around hospitals
12/16/2019
University of California nurses rally at to raise awareness about workplace violence
Nurses at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento and UCSF Hellen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco held rallies
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/16/2019
Calif. health system launches solar initiative across Central Valley
The project launched on Dec. 3, and involve placing solar arrays at Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford, Bakersfield and Tehachapi
12/16/2019
When hospital surface cleaning fails, superbugs win
Plasma technology, which cleans air 24 hours a day, can be another line of defense.
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/16/2019
Can energy models help healthcare facilities reduce energy use?
Energy models help designers and FMs make more informed decisions and better evaluate design trade offs to arrive at the most energy efficient solution.
Focus: Lighting
12/16/2019
Lighting best start for energy efficiency plan
Upgrades to LEDs can yield huge energy savings and can usually be installed without disrupting facility operations
12/16/2019
Collingswood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Named One of Maryland's Best Nursing Homes 2020
12/16/2019
Healthcare Remains the Most Breached Sector in 2019: How Can Companies Protect Themselves?
12/13/2019
Mystery odor closes Vermont hospital operating rooms again
The oder caused staff to seek medical care
12/13/2019
Workers at Ohio healthcare facilities warned about credit card thieves
Kettering Health Network believes the thefts could be part of a possible crime ring
12/13/2019
Quake-resistant hospital to open soon in Turkey
The hospital features 1,800 triple pendulum isolator systems
12/13/2019
How BIM improves healthcare facility design and operations
BIM is especially crucial for large and complex healthcare facilities because it can simplify operations, and make them more efficient
12/12/2019
New Orleans hospital has seen more than 1,400 flu cases this year
Last year at this time it had seen nine
12/12/2019
Glasgow hospital's water supply was at 'high risk' of decontamination
Warnings about the risk of water contamination were issued just days after facility opened
12/12/2019
What are the attributes of a successful facility manager?
Experts' advice hit seven highlights
12/12/2019
Healthcare facilities should be designed for safety
Decisions made during planning can have significant future effects - known as latent safety threats, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/12/2019
Does your fire alarm system need an opgrade or replacement?
Consider age, functionality, control equipment and more when evaluating your fire alarm system for upgrade or replacement
12/12/2019
Johnson Controls Opens Second Training Center as Part of Nationwide HVAC Training Initiative
12/12/2019
Urgent Care Association, College of Urgent Care Medicine Launch Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation
12/11/2019
Class-action lawsuit filed against Seattle Children's Hospital
Five deaths between 2001 and 2014 from surgical site infections from Aspergillus mold were likely caused by the air handling systems
12/11/2019
Healthcare facilities responding as natural disasters get worse
In the wake of a disaster, healthcare facilities can provide vital primary care, whether that’s within the walls of a clinic, in patients’ homes, or in the one place where many of their patients are most likely to show up: an evacuation shelter
Blog
12/11/2019
Roadmap to smart hospital: Step-by-step guide to the future of care
It's time to embrace smart hospitals to maximize the use of available technology.
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/11/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Electrical room
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for electrical rooms
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
12/11/2019
Getting patients from the ED to admitted beds more quickly with mobile tech
12/11/2019
WEDI Honors Health IT Industry Leaders at the WEDI Winter Conference through Annual Awards
12/10/2019
Hospitals prepare to be earthquake-ready
After the Nov. 30 quake in Southcentral Alaska, hospital uses lessons learned for next potential disaster
12/10/2019
Ransomware attack freezes health records access at 110 nursing homes
Some facilities were unable to get drug information updated, others faced billing issues
12/10/2019
CDC issues new warning about superbugs
'Everyone is at risk' for antibiotic-resistant infections
12/10/2019
N.Z. hospital asked to end coal use for energy, heating
Doctor cites health and environmental concerns
Focus: Lighting
12/10/2019
Tips for selecting LEDs
LEDs are an easy win for energy savings. But make sure you select the right type for your space. Here's what you need to know.
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/10/2019
Hospital designs suite to calm patients undergoing MRI
The new wide-bore MRI at the OSF Centers for Health in Peoria, Ill., features a four-inch-larger tube
12/9/2019
Man shouting ‘chemical warfare’ in Conn. ER prompts hazmat response
None of the 35 people evacuated was injured, but three were isolated
12/9/2019
MRSA can linger on surfaces for months
Good hygiene can help prevent the bacteria from spreading
12/9/2019
Seattle Children's hospital was once confident air systems weren’t source of infection
Hospital staff now believe the system that circulates air through operating rooms caused mold infections going back to 2001
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/9/2019
Pet therapy offers positive results in care facilities
The American Journal of Infection Control recommends a set of guidelines when it comes to bringing animals into long-term care facilities and hospitals
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/9/2019
Biophilic design can impact wellness
Using natural construction materials like wood or granite with texture and grain that people can see and touch can help reduce stress and improve well-being
Focus: Lighting
12/9/2019
The value of daylighting, even with LEDs
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
12/9/2019
DocASAP Unveils Results of First Annual 'State of Patient Access and Engagement' Healthcare Survey
12/6/2019
S.D. hospital plans re-opening after tornado
Three tornadoes touched down in Sioux Falls in September
12/6/2019
W.Va. hospital increasing security after shooting
In August, a man shot and killed himself in an emergency room at the hospital
12/6/2019
Security, infection issues spark changes at D.C. hospital
St. Elizabeths reacts to shooting, Legionella
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/6/2019
Senior living facilities can make a large contribution to reduce carbon emissions
The senior living industry is responsible for approximately 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/6/2019
Parking a crucial part of patient experience
Healthcare administrators can be challenged when it comes to providing their customers and employees with adequate, efficient parking, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/6/2019
Real-life Experiment on Climate Neutrality Shows a 78 Percent Cut in Emissions is Possible Now
12/5/2019
Minn. hospital locks down because of brawl
The disruption involving from 50 to 75 people started when someone with a nonlethal gunshot wound was brought to the hospital
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/5/2019
Senior living dining spaces are being transformed by baby boomers
Upgrades, such as casual, bistro-inspired settings with a contemporary, even cool, aesthetics are expected, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website.
12/5/2019
Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities
Start by looking at all possible risks
12/5/2019
Mercy Hospital accused of failing to take 'even the most basic security measures’ during 2018 shooting
The family of a pharmacist killed has filed a lawsuit
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/5/2019
Best practices for planning smart buildings
If the planning is done wrong, building owners and facility managers will be playing the fix-it and upgrade game to keep up
12/4/2019
Wash. health officials now require reporting of mold infections
The mandate comes after it was revealed that Seattle Children’s has had 14 patients develop mold infections over 18 years
12/4/2019
Hospital installs webcams in NICU beds
Families can see their babies when they can’t be at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
12/4/2019
Las Vegas psychiatric hospital given a year to address safety issues
In August, federal regulators cut off the facility's Medicare and Medicaid funding
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/4/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Annunciator panels
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annunciator panels
12/4/2019
Sex offender removed from Pa. hospital during the birth of his child
A hospital security offered to escort the man to his wife's room the next day, but he declined fearing that he might be arrested
Focus: Lighting
12/4/2019
Lighting can support healthier patient rooms
Advanced lighting design can improve patient and visitor outcomes and comfort and staff productivity
12/4/2019
Pipeline Health Commits to Implementing Cerner Technology in Dozens of Facilities Nationwide
12/3/2019
California hospital creates disaster carts
Two Army Nurse Corps nurses create new carts, classes and protocols
12/3/2019
FDA approves easier-to-clean duodenoscope
New scope will have fewer parts that need to be cleaned
12/3/2019
Family of toddler who died at Glasgow hospital claims 'bacteria' found in shower
Mother says she has documents which show that bacteria was found on the showerhead in her son's bathroom
12/3/2019
CDC: Someone in the U.S. dies of a drug-resistant superbug every 15 minutes
The report put five superbugs on the 'urgent threat' list
12/3/2019
Critics say safety standards creating institutional feel in hospital psychiatric wards
New suicide prevention requirements took effect on July 1
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/3/2019
Healthcare facility patient satisfaction is possible
Improving patient satisfaction scores is a challenge that almost all healthcare facilities face
12/2/2019
Emails show Wash. hospital knew about mold problem for year and a half
Internal e-mails suggest Seattle Children's Hospital knew last year that there was a pattern of infections
12/2/2019
Hand-hygiene program in wards improve compliance
Most efforts to improve hand hygiene in hospitals focus on individuals
12/2/2019
Wisconsin hospital builds 'first of its kind' surgery floor
Froedtert Health Care's integrated procedural platform combines surgical and interventional care areas on a single, centrally located floor
Blog
12/2/2019
Four best practices for optimizing real estate in healthcare facilities
There are best practices facilities managers can adopt that not only preserve resources and reduce costs, but that also provide added benefits
12/2/2019