February 2016 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management


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2/29/2016

Environmental services team leading infection battle

Housekeeping is one of those routine amenities people may not notice — unless it was missing


2/29/2016

Healthcare facilities use green initiatives to curb effects of pollution on health

Hospitals are using cleaning fluids and chemicals that safely eliminate pathogens


2/29/2016

Too many patients using ER as primary care as Northern Colorado companies build ERs to meet demand

Freestanding emergency rooms are becoming more common across the U.S


2/29/2016

Transition to the New Parkland takes more than planning

It took planning, persistence, and patience to move staff, patients, and equipment across a highway from the old location to the new, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/29/2016

NFMT session to explore a BIM lifecycle case study on Carolinas HealthCare System facilities

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.


2/29/2016

Integrating nurse call and patient locator systems can cut response times

Real time patient locator systems can trigger a notification for environmental services that the room is now vacant and needs to be cleaned


2/29/2016

Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges

Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability


2/29/2016

Hexatier launches enterprise-class solution for database security and compliance in the cloud


2/29/2016

Fulham releases 32W and 39W LED engine retrofit kits for easy field installation


2/29/2016

MultiSharp Focus captures and displays sharp images with point and shoot simplicity


2/29/2016

Toray Plastics (America) announces a breakthrough in bio-based film for solar control window film applications


2/29/2016

AisleLok Data Center products receive GSA schedule contract


Video

2/26/2016

Phoenix VA postpones surgeries due to mechanical issues

Crews worked to fix a problem with the ventilation system and engineers need two or three days to complete a full evaluation of all the mechanical systems supporting the operating rooms


2/26/2016

Privacy by design in behavioral health facilities

The need for privacy remains integral to a patient’s experience as more outpatient facilities include behavioral health


Case study

2/26/2016

New Parkland Hospital gets bold exterior

Despite its many amenities, advanced technologies and sheer scope, New Parkland’s most recognizable feature is the bold design that fashions the building’s exterior


2/26/2016

Expert says longterm care execs' salary hikes may 'trickle down' to facility staff

Multi-facility longterm care executives got salary increases across the board


2/26/2016

NFMT session to address 'Infection Control: Expecting the Unexpected'

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.


2/26/2016

Expanded scope cleaning process comes with higher costs

Virginia Mason Medical Center has revamped its practices to avoid another breakout


2/26/2016

Wisconsin hospitals' best-rated rooms

Eight hospitals were recognized by patients for having the cleanest rooms


2/26/2016

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addition features nine of Valspar’s PVDF colors


2/26/2016

Universal Lighting Technologies releases EVERLINE sign tube for simple outdoor LED replacement


2/26/2016

Sherwin-Williams among first in North America to achieve QUALICOAT Class 1 certification


2/25/2016

Health system investing $3 million in competitor's MRI facilities to join 'convenience revolution'

Wisconsin's ThedaCare partners with its competition to create a new care delivery system


2/25/2016

Palo Alto Medical Foundation recognized for interior design

San Carlos, Calif., facility was honored at the 37th Annual Interiors Awards


Blog

2/25/2016

Veterans can excel in healthcare security settings

Healthcare industry can benefit from the talents and leadership qualities of former military


2/25/2016

Research says no disinfectants completely remove bacterial biofilms from water lines

Study found the disinfectants recommended by water line manufacturers don't actually shift all the bacteria


2/25/2016

NFMT session to address emerging infectious diseases in the built environment

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.


2/25/2016

Cubicle curtains come with infection issues

How to clean and how often to change them can be a problem


2/25/2016

Going from management to leadership

Leadership implies helping and aiding others to achieve something greater


2/25/2016

Harvard’s renovated, expanded historic Tozzer Library earns LEED Gold with Wausau’s windows and curtainwall


2/25/2016

American Dynamics VideoEdge introduces facial biometrics for quicker investigations


2/25/2016

Easy Drain S-line: Invisible & stylish shower drain


2/25/2016

New Healthcare HVAC System for operating rooms and critical spaces wins AHR 2016 Product Innovation Award


2/25/2016

Siemens Building Technologies Division and IBM announce cloud-based solutions


2/24/2016

Va. bill would remove longterm care facilities' option to bar cameras in rooms

New legislation toughens the regulation by requiring that nursing homes allow the cameras


2/24/2016

Divide and conquer for better OR cleaning

Dividing the room into assigned zones keeps staff focused


2/24/2016

Saskatchewan healthcare facility plans to be redesigned

Proposed Leader Healthcare Facility Integration project will be re-tendered to trim costs


2/24/2016

Q&A on waste containers

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about waste containers


2/24/2016

NFMT session to address compliance training of hospital employees for infection control

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.


2/24/2016

Boston Children’s Hospital told to slow down expansion

Massachusetts regulators are asking the hospital to show that its $1 billion campus expansion won’t hurt efforts to control healthcare costs


2/24/2016

Surveying patients on healthcare facility designs

A design team surveyed cancer survivors about their experience with treatment and the environment in which they receive care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/24/2016

National Business Capital prepares medical community for new changes


2/24/2016

Building professionals turn to Coleman HVAC Fault Detection and Diagnostics to simplify the service process


2/24/2016

Hubbell Lighting UTB sets the value standard for industrial applications


2/24/2016

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addition features nine of Valspar’s PVDF colors


2/23/2016

Deadly crash reveals healthcare facilities are using old aircraft to transport patients

Light planes using piston engines instead of the safer modern turbines are still being used by Australian healthcare facilities


2/23/2016

Hospital laundry contract awarded to company caught drying garments in the open air

South African health department hoping to use the company’s poor performance to terminate the contracts


2/23/2016

Keys to effectively plan for emergencies

The older adults living in care communities are vulnerable in emergency situations


2/23/2016

Are healthcare facilities focusing too much on survey scores?

Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey (HCAHPS) scores have caused healthcare providers to focus more of their efforts on what is being measured in the survey in an attempt to improve outcomes and maximize their reimbursements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/23/2016

Some link microcephaly to water supply rather than Zika

A group of Argentinian physicians claims a toxic larvicide is to blame for the huge spike in babies born with microcephaly in Brazil


2/23/2016

Art in healthcare facilities can help wayfinding, branding

Artwork in hospitals has been linked to better pain control and reduced anxiety


2/23/2016

Preventing 270,000 emergency room eye injuries per year


2/23/2016

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health to hold a special meeting


2/23/2016

AAMA Manufacturing Safety Forum hosts guest speaker on glass safety


2/23/2016

Carlisle HVAC products offers innovative exterior line set protection


2/23/2016

Siklu's interference-free gigabit wireless radios are compatibility tested with Milestone video management software


2/22/2016

Can healthcare providers afford to be ready for disasters?

Expected federal rule would make emergency preparedness a condition for some healthcare institutions to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs


Video

2/22/2016

Investigation finds serious sanitary issues at Pa. nursing homes

Inspection reports from the Department of Health show a long list of violations including live maggots found in a resident’s feeding tube


2/22/2016

Monitoring technology protects hospital patients from renovation noise, dust

Chris Evert Children's Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is undergoing a four-year, $33 million renovation project


2/22/2016

Congress may merge VA hospitals with military facilities

Merger of healthcare facilities would mean active duty soldiers and veterans would be treated side by side


2/22/2016

Red Teams can enhance hospital security

Red Teams can evaluate campus protection measures and challenge assumptions


2/22/2016

Maryland system repurposed office space into flexible healthcare facility

Converted 20,000-square-foot space was designed for holistic care


2/22/2016

St. Vincent Women’s Center wins OneZone award


2/22/2016

Red Hawk Fire & Security acquires Systems Sales Corporation


2/22/2016

Future Digital Awards 2016 – technology & innovation winners announced


2/22/2016

Lunera Lighting's Helen lamp product family adds plug-and-play LED T8 linear fluorescent replacement


2/22/2016

Clean floors better and reduce slip hazard with Spray Kleen multi-surface neutral cleaner from Sunburst Chemicals


2/19/2016

Rochester hospitals join to fight C. Diff.

Four hospitals are forming a C. difficile prevention collaborative. Six nursing homes that share patients with the hospitals have formed a separate alliance


2/19/2016

St. Louis agency studying feasibility of healthcare clinics at MetroLink stations

Bi-State Development is looking into the possibility of opening clinics that would offer services such as basic medical care, dental checkups and eye exams


2/19/2016

Connecticut medical group co-locates multiple practices into new outpatient building

Stamford Health Medical Group's collaborative care model features universal exam rooms, integrated work areas for staff, centralized common areas, and shared conference rooms for staff training and patient education, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/19/2016

Boosting healthcare facility cleaning best practices

Cleaning professionals have a number of training opportunities and educational resources available


2/19/2016

Using climate data for healthcare facility planning

Most hospitals don't use local climate change projections into their risk management and planning


2/19/2016

Developing an environmental services department budget

The most critical element is alignment with the vision of the healthcare facility


2/19/2016

Cree announces SmartCast PoE with Cisco to enable IoT


2/19/2016

BioStripe, the world’s first waterborne marking paint from natural soybean oil, now available


2/19/2016

Public restroom neglect on the rise Americans encountering more unkempt restrooms


2/19/2016

Generac to acquire majority share of PR Industrial


2/19/2016

Illustra introduces new Pro Series Mini-Domes


2/18/2016

Calif. hospital using fax machines, paper after hit by ransomware

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has transferred patients as it attempts to bring its database back online


2/18/2016

Hospitals with the unhealthiest food options

A new report names the worst hospital food environments in the nation


2/18/2016

Preparing for infectious disease patients

White paper offers ideas on developing operational and facility responses for both emergency room intake and patient care biocontainment units, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/18/2016

Designing compliant hospital pharmacies

USP 797 sterile compounding regulations will require planning


2/18/2016

Hospital uses steam to boost food choices, reduce waste

'Steamplicity' technology uses a pressure valve, which produces steam-cooked meals


2/18/2016

Bacteria-killing paint may be a passive weapon against HAIs

Claims are similar to that made by copper, which has become known for its ability to kill bacteria


2/18/2016

Throwback Thursday photo highlights '70s laundry co-op

N.D. hospitals partner to solve their laundry problems


2/18/2016

Sunburst adds to solid line-up with Trifecta solid enzyme laundry detergent


2/18/2016

VISTAMATIC supplies privacy glass solutions to Jupiter Medical Center's new De George world-class pediatric unit


2/18/2016

Diversey Care’s TASKI IntelliTrail fleet management system improves efficiencies and floor care machine performance


2/18/2016

ByteGrid achieves EHNAC outsourced services accreditation for data centers


2/18/2016

CoilPod LLC announces the launch of the COILPOD dust containment bag


2/17/2016

Safety/risk debated with more hospital guards armed

Man seeking help for mental illness shot in Texas hospital


2/17/2016

N. C. hospital offers free shuttle service during construction

McDowell Hospital in Marion began the service to help patients and visitors make their way around the campus as the new hospital is built.


2/17/2016

Today’s healthcare facility leader needs to be flexible

For accountable care organization, the traditional approach to the facility has already begun to change


2/17/2016

Designing for the telemedicine spaces of the future

Infrastructure considerations include room configurations, interior finishes, data capabilities, lighting and power


2/17/2016

Safe showers and water temperature key to senior facility safety

Among the top 10 issues for long-term care facilities is non-compliance with codes that require automatic temperature control of water used in resident bathrooms


2/17/2016

Use the energy of a new building to transform operations

A new space can yield better outcomes and improved team performance and patient experience


2/17/2016

ROCKFON's own ceiling systems enhance its new offices in Ontario, Canada


2/17/2016

CNL Healthcare properties commits more than $1 billion for acquistions and development in 2015


2/17/2016

Linetec offers thermally improved, curved extrusions, finished and fully warrantied


2/17/2016

NORA Lighting's new trimless mls series offers contemporary, flange-less look


2/17/2016

Sealed Air's Diversey Care announces multi-year contract with ABM


2/16/2016

House OKs bill to tighten control on VA projects

Legislation would increase oversight and management of large construction projects at the Department of Veterans Affairs


2/16/2016

Designing ambulatory spaces for staff interaction

Healthcare organizations are shifting their care to team-based ambulatory models


2/16/2016

Industry benefiting from laundry's growing importance in healthcare

Hospital-acquired infections and increased outpatient usage are contributing to the increased demand for the linens


2/16/2016

Protecting healthcare facilities from bed bugs

More than a third of pest management companies reported treating a healthcare facility for bed bugs in 2014


Blog

2/16/2016

Purchasing software in the healthcare industry

Optimizing procurement and payment policies can save healthcare organizations thousands of dollars each year


2/16/2016

Northwestern Memorial Hospital adds fine dining option

Chicago hospital hosts restaurant as a new way to engage with the community


2/16/2016

Illustra launches new micro camera with exceptional video quality


2/16/2016

University seeks to increase innovation in operations management


2/16/2016

GLO-STICK leak detection kit finds all leaks in small to medium sized AC&R systems


2/16/2016

Ruskin invests in innovative extreme weather louver and damper designs to demonstrate leadership in quality, cutting-edge technology


2/16/2016

The cost effective Baja waterless urinal


2/12/2016

Flint hospitals working to ensure water safety

Three health systems investing in water purification


2/12/2016

Inquest into Legionella death finds hospital failed to keep water supply safe

Testing by Public Health England found the Royal United Hospital water supply ward was contaminated with Legionella


2/12/2016

New digital-first hospital plagued by people problems

Technological aspects success as disputes arise in cleaning staff


2/12/2016

Energy efficient lighting at Virginia VA hospital to help fund additional services

$1.58 million project will renovate the facility with new lighting, sensors and controls


2/12/2016

Hospital creates interactive journey for young patients

Juliana Children’s Hospital in The Netherlands installed an interactive journey using projections, hands-on objects, and 43,055 square feet of graphic wall coverings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/12/2016

Texas healthcare facility recognized for revamping alarm management system

Texas Children’s Hospital created a dashboard that collects and analyzes data by area, nurse and patient


2/12/2016

VA Hospital to get Orion LED retrofit


2/12/2016

Kalorama: Not surprisingly, growth in hospital infections leads to revenues for control companies


2/12/2016

Don’t sacrifice efficiency in critical environments: Phoenix Controls introduces first-of-its-kind total system solution


2/12/2016

PROSOCO unveils new through-wall flashing product


2/12/2016

BannerDrop ceiling display system allows banners installed in high places to be easily changed


2/11/2016

Why the FDA took years to warn about scope-related infections

Staff at the federal agency losing the report was one of many missteps


2/11/2016

Virginia hospitals projects Lean toward success

Two hospitals share a 665,000-square-foot building and offer specialized care for women and children


2/11/2016

Creating a safer healthcare facility

Leaders urged to work with staff who design and care for the hospital


2/11/2016

How healthcare facilities managers achieve energy efficiency

The right operational steps can lead to sustainable healthcare operations


2/11/2016

Including telehealth in a healthcare facility strategy

Widespread adoption of telehealth could contribute to $300 billion in savings for the U.S. healthcare system


2/11/2016

Designing for short-stay patients

It’s not cost-effective to build full acuity-adaptable inpatient rooms for short-stay patients, but for those staying more than 12 hours or overnight, spaces should go beyond the traditional observation unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/11/2016

OSHA National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health schedules third meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee


2/11/2016

Moz Blendz Patina: An organic choice for on-site signage


2/11/2016

3VR's VisionPoint Video Management System now certified for use with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Access Control


2/11/2016

A clear vision comes to light with new Clara Luminaire from Architectural Lighting Works


2/11/2016

Tyco Security Products introduces Kantech EntraPass Access Control System Onboard exacqVision network video recorders


2/10/2016

Healthcare facilities save money when staff takes the stairs

Study says England's NHS hospitals could save more than 100 million pounds a year


2/10/2016

Hospital security guards want power to detain or restrain violent patients

Australian security professionals express concerns about staff numbers, job training and hospital safety


2/10/2016

Rural Michigan adding healthcare facilities to schools

Cedar Springs School Health Center available to the community as well as the students


2/10/2016

How design can streamline doctor visits

Design features can help to speed up doctor visits, increasing office productivity and patient satisfaction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/10/2016

Nurses offer insights into healthcare design

Book by the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and Herman Miller Healthcare includes nurses' perspectives


Infographic

2/10/2016

Infographic: Understanding and preventing hospital-acquired infections

Graphic identifies the people who are at the greatest risk of contracting a HAI, what factors increase the risk of being infected, and how to prevent the most abundant HAIs


2/10/2016

OSHA schedules meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health in February


2/10/2016

Eaton celebrates 25 years in education at its SOURCE Lighting Center, 2016 Classes available for professionals and students


2/10/2016

Sealed Air’s Diversey Care Solutions help University of South Carolina achieve sustainability goals


2/10/2016

Trimble acquires Sefaira Ltd.—Leading provider of software for high-performance building design


2/10/2016

New TYTAN Coat & Seal Duct Sealant can be applied on wet surfaces


2/9/2016

Healthcare worker hand size can impact infection control efforts

Size can affect bacterial load, product effectiveness


2/9/2016

New Orleans' VA hospital slowly moves ahead

Delays and bureaucratic knots have pushed the complete opening of the $1 billion complex back to the end of 2017


2/9/2016

Healthcare building boom makes construction crane Florida's state bird

Healthcare constructions sites are popping up in nearly two dozen communities throughout the state


2/9/2016

Improving patient experience focus of healthcare construction

Health Facilities Management and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association surveyed a random sample of 3,125 hospital and health system executives to learn about trends in hospital construction


2/9/2016

Staff training, retention key for environmental services

Pressures to reduce costs and staff turnover are among the biggest issues affecting the professional housekeeping/cleaning sector, especially within the healthcare sector, according to an article on the Long-term Living website


2/9/2016

Q&A on egress hardware

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about egress hardware


2/9/2016

It's not 'either/or' when choosing best strategies to inhibit serious contamination of healthcare textiles: HLAC


2/9/2016

Maximize rooftop unit performance with York Fault Detection and Diagnostics


2/9/2016

OSHA seeks nominations for membership to the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health


2/9/2016

Tridium releases Version 1.1 of Niagara Analytics Framework


2/9/2016

Interior mats play a key role in keeping facilities clean and healthy


2/8/2016

Utah bill to allow security cameras for nursing home residents advances

Legislation would allow residents of assisted living centers to place a recording device in their room


2/8/2016

Boosting infection control efforts in outpatient facilities

A survey by Outpatient Surgery Magazine polled 140 surgical facility managers on their top infection control products


2/8/2016

Healthcare facility design can boost the spirit of wellness

New designs should boost worker performance, productivity and patient satisfaction


2/8/2016

Evolving healthcare market has specific flooring needs

Needs are driven in part by prevention of slips and falls and infection resistance


2/8/2016

Environmental services managers says they are pressured to reduce labor

Cleaning professionals survey says more respondents feel recession is over


Infographic

2/8/2016

Central line-associated infection control environmental cleaning

Infographic to raise awareness for CLABSIs and promote practices to improve patient outcomes


2/8/2016

PGAL-designed Independence Plaza opens at Space Center Houston


2/8/2016

OSHA certifies New Jersey occupational safety and health plan for state and local government workers


2/8/2016

Armstrong adds six new wood looks finishes to Metalworks blades – Classics linear panels


2/8/2016

Introducing versatile Sound Buffer acoustic underlayment that suppresses impact sound + floor to ceiling noise


2/8/2016

MaxLite introduces new design for ArcMAX Volumetric LED Panels


2/5/2016

Is your healthcare facility helipad good to go?

The hospital helipad should not be treated as just a slab of concrete


2/5/2016

Hospitals recognized for rooftop gardens, meatless meals

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine releases rankings on healthful food choices at healthcare facilities


2/5/2016

The Internet of Things could lead to smarter healthcare

Emerging tech holds the potential of revolutionizing healthcare by improving access and lowering costs


White paper

2/5/2016

Quaternary ammonium chloride and its advantages in healthcare facilities

Products typically offer broad-spectrum efficacy and do not have the unpleasant odor of oxidizing-based products


2/5/2016

Carrying BIM into facility management requires effective documentation

Second part of FacilityCare series focuses on needed documentation during construction process


2/5/2016

Exam room design trends to watch

The exam room is becoming the central location for care delivery—from standard exams to specialized procedures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/5/2016

P&G Professional survey reveals pressures despite economic optimism


2/5/2016

Water crisis is the biggest concern for the next ten years


2/5/2016

Kemper System to demo new liquid-applied ‘cool roof’


2/5/2016

North American data centers save over 1 billion gallons of water using Emerson Network Power cooling system


2/5/2016

Active directory integration, video enhancements in Kantech EntraPass v6.05 from Tyco security products


2/4/2016

Santa Clara area hospitals gearing up for Super Bowl fans

Game traditionally brings at least 20 percent more E.R. traffic


Video

2/4/2016

Chicago prepares for a post-Ebola public health crisis

Ebola crisis produced a system of training and collaboration among public and private health entities


2/4/2016

Reusable mattress covers cut infection rates at healthcare facilities

The study compared instances of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) by comparing infection rates


2/4/2016

Fargo area struggling to fill healthcare positions

Healthcare facilities having trouble finding staff for in food service, housekeeping and building maintenance as well as nurses.


2/4/2016

Understanding the true cost of HAIs

Due to the lack of reimbursement for HAI-related care, these infections cause major financial losses for hospitals


2/4/2016

Advocate Christ Medical Center patient tower project used hybrid ILPD model

The new eight-story tower houses a birthing center, state-of-the-art operating rooms for cesarean sections


2/4/2016

Pullman Regional Hospital deploys Pavisse to enhance patient safety


2/4/2016

nora and its employees make second donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital


2/4/2016

Bradford White introduces – ElectriFLEX HD commercial electric water heaters


2/4/2016

Powers introduces digital water mixing and recirculation system for use in commercial and institutional facilities


2/4/2016

OSHA to hold public stakeholder meeting on its draft updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines


2/3/2016

Poor infection control practices linked to rise of hepatitis C among dialysis patients

Lapses in infection control procedures — including cleaning and disinfection, and hand hygiene — were common at the affected clinics


2/3/2016

Healthcare facility fined when non-surgical towel is found in patient

Hospital can't figure out how towel got there


2/3/2016

Hospitals launch creative campaigns to improve hand hygiene

Efforts include installation of equipment, education and tracking


2/3/2016

LA hospital spends $70 million on an IT infrastructure

Nearly half of the $158 million Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital budget is devoted to technological advances


2/3/2016

Three top 2015 hospital projects recognized

The Healthcare Construction and Operations website names three healthcare facilities as standouts for the year


2/3/2016

A tracking system can improve infection control

Lapses in infection control procedures — including cleaning and disinfection, and hand hygiene — were common at the affected clinics


2/3/2016

Titus HVAC unveils industry's first light-powered digital diffuser


2/3/2016

LG demonstrates transformative air conditioning solutions at 2016 AHR Expo


2/3/2016

Eaton launches Power Xpert 9395 High Performance UPS with enhanced efficiency and added power to reduce TCO in large data centers


2/3/2016

New Greenheck dampers protect non-concrete fire rated barriers


2/3/2016

OSHA seeks nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health


2/2/2016

How theme park design can help healthcare facilities

Understanding how theme parks enchant visitors could help healthcare facilities improve their patients' experiences


Video

2/2/2016

ER shooting sparks security concerns at Tampa Bay hospital

Patient fatally shoots himself at Brooksville Regional Hospital after being involved in car accident.


2/2/2016

Medical device and pharmaceutical regulations focus on patient safety

New rules emphasize safety in the supply chain


2/2/2016

Grandview Medical Center brings abandoned healthcare facility to life

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, Ala., turned an abandoned hospital construction site into the new Grandview Medical Center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


2/2/2016

White paper on digital signage for healthcare available

New technology tools designed for patients and staff


2/2/2016

Q&A on endoscopy ventilation requirements

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about endoscopy ventilation requirements


2/2/2016

Integrated chilled beam system is a cutting edge, two-in-one HVAC and lighting solution


2/2/2016

Could apps improve sanitation and hygiene?


2/2/2016

AERCO introduces multi-fuel condensing hydronic boiler that lowers operating costs in a variety of applications requiring #2 fuel oil


2/2/2016

Armstrong unveils improved Astro 2 hot water recirculation systems


2/2/2016

NSA lists seven business trends and predictions for contract cleaners in 2016


2/1/2016

Plain language replacing color-coded alerts at some hospitals

Inconsistency of color-coded system led to confusion


Blog

2/1/2016

Real estate development in healthcare requires a focus on details

Understanding equity sources, balancing costs, and involving legal departments early in the process can help health systems maintain leverage when selecting a developer


2/1/2016

Keys to maintenance excellence

Four-part series on FacilityCare website will cover seven key factors for maintenance excellence


2/1/2016

Hospitals tailoring services to older patients

The senior population is expected to grow 112 percent by 2060


Blog

2/1/2016

Coordinating workplace violence prevention with community partners

A proactive, cooperative relationship with the appropriate organizations in your community will help prevent workplace violence


2/1/2016

Michigan children's hospital stresses efficiency

Children's Hospital of Michigan-Troy designed to transform pediatric care delivery


2/1/2016

Eaton's Advanced Ephesus LED Systems light up hockey All-Star Games


2/1/2016

Sundance - All weather performance



 
 
 


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