September 2017 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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9/29/2017
Fla. healthcare facilities rush to implement new regulations
Owners have until Nov. 15 to purchase generators and enough fuel to maintain temperatures below 80 degrees for at least four days
Focus: New Construction
9/29/2017
California hospital designed to move up and down during an earthquake
The Loma Linda University Medical Center will be the first in the country engineered to move vertically
Infographic / Focus: Energy Efficiency
9/29/2017
Healthcare energy use/strategies illustrated
Infographic includes statistics regarding energy usage in healthcare facilities and the adoption rate of various energy-saving technologies and strategies.
9/29/2017
Benefits of digital signage in healthcare
Digital signage within the healthcare facility can improve the patient, visitor and staff experience
Case study
9/29/2017
St. Bernards Cancer Center: Major referral hospital gets major makeover
MD-10 aircraft outfitted as mobile teching hospital
9/28/2017
Florida nursing home worker fired after seeking help on Facebook
Requests resulted in industrial mist fans along with portable fans brought by family members of residents
9/28/2017
Oldest patients more vulnerable during disasters
Nursing homes and other facilities are required to have preparation plans in place
9/28/2017
Hospital in Upper Keys reopens after hurricane damage
Mariners Hospital in Tavernier evacuated its patients ahead of Irma approached and the hospital’s first floor was flooded
9/28/2017
Florida nursing home deaths blamed on preventable chaos
Only one nursing home with a power loss is known to have caused multiple deaths
9/28/2017
Microhospital: Scaling down without shirking standards
The growth of microhospitals is outpacing the development of environment-specific requirements
9/28/2017
Children’s Dentistry of Southern Nevada Names Genesis Galdamez as Las Vegas Regional Manager
9/28/2017
Healthcare Executive Andrew Hoover Joins Meridian as Vice President of Business Development
9/27/2017
Puerto Rico hospitals in dire straits after Maria
Storm has left hospitals flooded, strewn with rubble and dependent on diesel generators
9/27/2017
Nursing homes call Florida gov.'s emergency deadline impractical
Nursing homes ordered have generators capable of running air conditioning in place by Nov. 15
9/27/2017
Former ER nurse backs fired security staff
Mercy Mercy Hospital Springfield fired security and ER staff for 'patient care that was not up to hospital standards even in highly tense situations'
Focus: Energy Efficiency
9/27/2017
N.Y. hospital ED earns LEED Gold
Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital emergency department focuses on water use reduction
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
9/27/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Fire damper testing frequency for longterm care facilities
Brad Keyes discusses fire damper testing frequency for longterm care facilities
9/27/2017
Buffalo healthcare facilities serving food fresh from the farm
Hospitals, like restaurants, are stressing homegrown, locally sourced produce
9/27/2017
Becker’s Conference Roundup: A Winning Collaboration between an ACO and the Care Intelligence System
9/27/2017
Latest Version of exacqVision Enhances Situation Awareness and Adds User Controls for Administrators
9/27/2017
First Aid Kits: What We Need to Know
9/26/2017
Florida governor gives assisted living communities 60 days to get generators
The facilities are also required to have enough fuel to enable them to maintain comfortable temperatures for at least 96 hours following a power outage
9/26/2017
HHS offers hurricane preparation guidance
Health information management is among the topics covered
9/26/2017
Most Florida healthcare facilities were ready for Irma
Despite Hollywood horror story, most other healthcare facilities in southern Florida were prepared
9/26/2017
Design changes are causing mold and moisture building failures
There is a relationship between the HVAC and building envelope design and performance
Focus: Infection Control
9/26/2017
Where healthcare laundry and infection prevention meet
A healthcare facility infection preventionist must navigate the intersection where healthcare laundry and infection prevention come together
Focus: New construction
9/26/2017
Doctors, nurses help design rooms for new SLU Hospital
The project has a design center, which contains mock-ups of all types of hospital rooms
9/25/2017
Intermountain backs Utah caregivers worried about DACA status
The system will help file the paperwork required for them to continue to legally live and work in the U.S.
9/25/2017
Florida nursing home where 11 died had emergency plan with no mention of air conditioning
The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills' plan created with copy-paste passages
9/25/2017
Emails show three Savannah hospitals backpedaled on hurricane response
Memorial Health agreed to house the medical needy
Blog
9/25/2017
Six trends in healthcare architecture
More than nearly any other industry, healthcare is in an almost constant state of growth and development
9/25/2017
HVAC experts suggest natural ventilation be allowed in most spaces outside of operating rooms
Natural ventilation is defined as the transport of fresh air through non-mechanical means, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Focus: Infection Control
9/25/2017
New Orleans hospital patient infections linked to contaminated heater-cooler
Twelve patients at Children's Hospital in New Orleans contract rare SSI
9/22/2017
Florida nursing home deaths put focus on disaster planning
The new federal rule will require that nursing homes have 'alternate sources of energy to maintain temperatures to protect resident health and safety'
Focus: New construction
9/22/2017
New Baton Rouge children's hospital part of a growing trend
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital will have its own emergency room designed with children in mind
9/22/2017
Jacksonville-area hospitals responded to Irma with detailed emergency plans
Mayo Clinic staff, for instance, started preparing for the storm more than a week prior to experts saying the projected path would impact Florida
9/22/2017
Sewage leaking from Winnipeg hospital
A drainage pipe has been discharging raw sewage into the soil since at least spring
9/22/2017
Perth hospital considers enlisting smoking police
The six-month trial involves a dedicated security officer reminding smokers that the campus is smoke free
Focus: Infection Control
9/22/2017
Montana hospital water tests positive for legionella
The test was prompted after a patient tested positive for the bacteria
9/21/2017
State shuts down nursing home where 9 people died
The deaths are believed to be heat related, but still under investigation
9/21/2017
Tokyo hospital tracks equipment via RFID-enabled shelving
The technology identifies stock levels at each of its wards in real time
9/21/2017
Five years after Sandy, NYC hospitals may be ready for the next big storm
Hospitals in Texas were mostly prepared for Hurricane Harvey
9/21/2017
Second unit of Mayo food service workers vote to unionize
The workers voted by a 2-1 margin to join the union
9/21/2017
Hospital's $5.5 million asbestos problem causing safety concerns
Figure includes almost $2 million for a retrofitted air-conditioning system in the radiology department
Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations
9/21/2017
Most hospital surveys this year show trouble with certain fire hazard provisions
About 86% of the 763 applicable hospital surveys conducted in January through June revealed deficiencies under the most-cited standard
9/21/2017
WEDI Issues White Paper Addressing Barriers Impacting Industry Adoption of ERA and EFT Transactions
9/20/2017
$2.5 million in medications could go bad without power at Florida clinic
The clinic serves 10,000 patients who are uninsured and working residents with chronic medical conditions
9/20/2017
9 dead at Florida nursing home left without air conditioning
Patients at a Hollywood Facility spent days in sweltering heat after Hurricane Irma
Focus: Infection Control
9/20/2017
Study says separating septic, aseptic operating areas unnecessary
No relevant differences were seen microbial concentration in the environmental air between septic and aseptic procedures
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
9/20/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Fire drills in a hospital
Brad Keyes discusses fire drills in a hospital
Focus: Energy Efficiency
9/20/2017
N.J. Board of Public Utilities OKs energy efficiency programs
PSE&G will continue its Hospital Efficiency Program, Residential Multifamily Housing Efficiency Program, and Direct Install Program
Focus: Infection Control
9/20/2017
Bacteria stays on scrubs even with antibacterial fabrics
New research shows hospital scrubs can easily be contaminated
9/20/2017
HLAC Seeks Accreditation Inspectors
9/19/2017
Hospital bars police officers from interacting with frontline staff following nurse's arrest
University of Utah Hospital updated its policy for police interactions the day after an officer arrested a nurse who refused to take a blood sample from an unconscious patient
9/19/2017
W.V. VA sends help to Hurricane Irma recovery efforts
The Beckley VA Medical Center has deployed a five-member team to Alabama
9/19/2017
Combined outdoor space caters to patients of all ages
The space was designed for play, exercise and rehabilitation
Focus: Energy Efficiency
9/19/2017
Calibrated performance model created for hospital building
Model helps Barts Health NHS Trust assess proposed energy-conservation measures
9/19/2017
Solar power can transform healthcare in India
Solar systems at rural healthcare centers improving healthcare delivery
9/18/2017
Harvey floodwaters carry high levels of E coli, toxins
Precautions needed when returning to flooded buildings, public health experts said
9/18/2017
Florida assisted care facility sheltered in place without power for three days
As the indoor temperature climbed to the mid-80s, humidity made the hard-surfaced floors slick with condensation
9/18/2017
N.H. hospital locked down after man shoots mother dead in ICU
The active-shooter alert at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon forced evacuation
Blog
9/18/2017
Three reasons telehealth is revolutionizing outpatient recovery
A comprehensive transition program, which utilizes telehealth to engage patients as well as their respective caregivers, can help reduce readmissions
Focus: Energy Efficiency
9/18/2017
Toronto hospital recognized for energy efficiency
Toronto Hydro awards Michael Garron incentive funding
Blog
9/18/2017
Why real-time ADT messages are the revolution of care management
ADT messages are lately becoming the cornerstone in care management as the go-to source of data, holding a wealth of valuable information that can affect point-of-care decisions
9/18/2017
Innovative and Efficient Touchscreen Solutions Now Available with Elegant and Durable Enclosures
9/15/2017
Eight dead in Florida nursing home left with no A/C after Irma
The home's air-conditioning had been out since Hurricane Irma struck
9/15/2017
Irma forced evacuation of 30 hospitals
At least 278 assisted living facilities, 61 nursing home, and some 60 other healthcare facilities evacuated some or all of their patients
9/15/2017
Some Florida hospitals left without water, sewage service
Other hospitals across Florida have returned to normal operations
9/15/2017
Healthcare system launches app to support wayfinding
Kaleida Health app helps patients make it to their appointments on time
Focus: New construction
9/15/2017
UPMC unveils $19 million Hampton outpatient center
The 44,000-square-foot facility's focus will be primary healthcare for children and adults
Focus: New construction
9/15/2017
Changing healthcare facilities offers opportunity for change
Making a move means reviewing everything to determine if it is necessary in the new facility
9/15/2017
Development Team Breaks Ground, Shares Detailed Plans for Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kan.
9/14/2017
Houston command center focuses on medical infrastructure continuity
The Catastrophic Medical Operations Center was established by the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council
9/14/2017
The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare
Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors
Focus: New construction
9/14/2017
Mazzoni Center has a new home for the LGBTQ community
Project turned an office building into a new healthcare center
9/14/2017
Workers push for metal detectors at Mass. mental health facilities
Taunton State Hospital and six other Department of Mental Health locations are included on list
9/14/2017
Maintaining building barrier protections
Energy efficiency is often one of the easiest ways to improve a healthcare facility's bottom line
9/14/2017
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Capsa Healthcare on its Sale to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
9/13/2017
Naples hospital moves 450 evacuees to higher floors at downtown facility
More than 450 storm refugees from NCH employees' families and patient family members were moved
9/13/2017
Hurricane Irma evacuees come to N.C. hospitals
Greenville Health System has been asked to take four patients from a skilled nursing facility and from MUSC Health in Charleston
Focus: Infection Control
9/13/2017
Specific environmental strategies needed in infection control
World Health Organization offers first-ever priority pathogens list
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
9/13/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Fire-rated door assemblies
Brad Keyes discusses fire-rated door assemblies
Case study/ Focus: Infection Control
9/13/2017
Microbicidal paint used in George healthcare facility oncology unit
The microbicidal properties were attractive given the compromised immune system of the patient population
Focus: Energy Efficiency
9/13/2017
Facility managers working to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability
Energy efficiency is often one of the easiest ways to improve a healthcare facility's bottom line
9/12/2017
St. Thomas hospital suffers catastrophic failure
Hurricane Irma leaving many parts of the second largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands in shambles
9/12/2017
Tampa hospitals weighed evacuation options before Irma
Area hospitals prepared for all possibilities before deciding whether to evacuate
9/12/2017
Irma forces hospitals across three states to evacuate
At least 35 hospitals across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina evacuate patients or shut down
9/12/2017
Hospitals to feel hurricane effect on credit, operating performance
Moody's says lost patient volume, deferred elective procedures and the relocation of residents are all contributing factors
9/12/2017
Central Florida hospitals evacuated, locked down ahead of Irma
The majority of patients at Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital will be transferred to other Health First hospitals
9/12/2017
Healthcare system launches virtual appointment effort
'Video Visit' expands on Aurora’s telemedicine offerings
9/11/2017
In better news, eclipse went off without a healthcare hitch
But hospitals still watching for foodborne or waterborne disease outbreaks
Focus: New construction
9/11/2017
Upper floors of St. Louis healthcare facility coming under scrutiny
BJC HealthCare’s new building is still under construction
9/11/2017
Top 10 best hospitals to work for named
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston considered the best hospital to work for in the country
9/11/2017
How UVA Health System responded to the Charlottesville rally
University of Virginia Health System played a key role in caring for people injured during a white nationalist march
Infographic
9/11/2017
EHRs and paper: The headaches of document management
The infographic offers statistics including information on how much paper-dependent practices waste time
9/11/2017
Utah facility well-stocked with medical supplies in case of disaster
Centralized location of medical products hub puts Utah in secure position
9/8/2017
Texas hospitals short of (usable) water
Beaumont's water pump broke, cutting off water supplies to the city
Premium feature
9/8/2017
Setting the standard in sustainable design
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford embraces holistic design elements
Focus: New construction
9/8/2017
VA to refine construction grant rules
New regulations designed to benefit veterans in rural areas
9/8/2017
Memphis, Nashville facilities take patients airlifted from Harvey
Federal agencies placed a National Disaster Medical System on alert
9/7/2017
Houston hospitals may not be back to normal for a month
The SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council estimates that nearly two dozen hospitals have evacuated patients
Premium Feature
9/7/2017
Open for new opportunities
The growing role of door hardware in healthcare facilities design
9/7/2017
Most Houston healthcare facilities withstand Harvey
Ben Taub Hospital's hospital-wide evacuation shrunk to only three vehicles
9/7/2017
Stronger security and disaster planning sending healthcare to the cloud
Experts say cloud platforms can be more secure than managed data centers
9/7/2017
Home hospital impacts on emergency department crowding
Home hospital programs have the potential to free inpatient beds and extend hospital facility capacity
Focus: New construction
9/7/2017
First U.S. ‘dementia village’ designed to recreate a happier time
Retro style development, called the Glenner Town Square, is a day program, not a residential center
9/7/2017
AI Start-ups Set to Disrupt Healthcare Market, with $800 Million to be Spent on CAD Systems by 2022
9/6/2017
Report says psych ward video cameras could save lives
Patient safety called more important than the privacy issues
9/6/2017
Creating timeless pediatric health environments
Report calls pediatric environments 'incubators for hospital design innovation'
Focus: New construction
9/6/2017
Staff opinions key to new SLU hospital design
SSM Health and St. Louis University are building a $500 million replacement hospital
9/6/2017
Restaurant-style dining coming to skilled nursing facilities
Facilities are letting residents weigh in on what — and when — they eat
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
9/6/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Cardboard shipping boxes
Brad Keyes discusses cardboard shipping boxes
Focus: Infection Control
9/6/2017
Faulty sink valve causes flood at Canadian healthcare facility
Leak happened in unit where patients recover from bone marrow procedures
9/5/2017
Harvey could financially hurt struggling Houston hospitals
The storm has forced hospitals to cancel surgeries, evacuate patients and contend with food and supply shortages
9/5/2017
Houston hospital abandons plans to evacuate patients
Ben Taub Hospital calls off attempts to evacuate patients after a series of delays
9/5/2017
Waiting room flooring: Combining patient comfort, aesthetics and function
The balance between function and aesthetics can be difficult to strike in the waiting room of healthcare facilities
9/5/2017
Geisinger cutting sugary beverages
The move in the latest in the system's healthy eating program
Focus: Infection Control
9/5/2017
Germicidal technologies reduce hospital airborne pathogens
UV-C technologies can contribute to strategies for reducing HAIs and ARMs without adding to their resistance to medicinal treatments
9/1/2017
Tampa healthcare facility reviewing emergency plan in wake of Houston flooding
One of Tampa's biggest, busiest hospitals would probably be underwater
Blog
9/1/2017
Five questions to future-proof your healthcare facilities
Smart facility plans must put the patient at the center and be flexible enough to withstand inevitable change
9/1/2017
Harvey forces healthcare facility evacuations, closures
Ben Taub General Hospital among those that evacuated its patients
9/1/2017
Keys to a healthcare cybersecurity strategy
Naming a CISO and maintaining a separate budget are two of the crucial elements
Focus: New construction
9/1/2017
The future of healthcare architecture amid political uncertainty
Healthcare providers are struggling with long-term planning
9/1/2017
Harvey highlights need for emergency plans
Dozens of healthcare facilities in Texas have had to evacuate
9/1/2017