Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The facilities are built to withstand 130 mph winds, built on elevated sites with sacrificial first floors.
October 14, 2015
Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities
Strategies to Eradicate Biofilm Containing C. AurisUnderstanding the speed and risks of contamination after room disinfection should inform managers’ environmental cleaning recommendations.
Man Attacks Nurses, Police Officer at Jefferson HospitalThe man allegedly attacked the staff members before being restrained and sedated.
Freeman Health System Breaks Ground on New Full-Service HospitalThe construction project will be completed in three phases, over a 24- to 34-month time period.
All Eyes on Gen Z as They Enter the WorkforceAs the labor gap widens in the facilities industry, not many managers trust Gen Z to fill that hole.
Cleveland Clinic Starts Fundraising Effort for New Hospital in West Palm BeachPlans for the new hospital include approximately 150 inpatient beds, an emergency department, a medical office building and an ambulatory surgery center.