January 2015 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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1/30/2015
Michigan health system considering cutting-edge short-stay hospital
McLaren Health Care Corp. is planning a $30 million to $50 million, 30-bed facility in Independence Township
1/30/2015
Are present hospital security plans enough?
Security has been a top topic of discussion within Greater Boston's healthcare community
1/30/2015
Georgia hospital earns thousands of dollars for saving energy
Midtown Medical Center was presented a rebate check for $27,600 for making energy efficiency improvements
1/30/2015
Scottish hospital recognized for energy efficiency
NHS Ayrshire & Arran awarded for contribution to energy efficiency and renewable technologies
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1/30/2015
Parallel cost estimating for a capital program
More and more healthcare owners are turning to a parallel estimating process to improve understanding of exposure and ensure a successful preconstruction phase
1/30/2015
Emory hospitals turn their operating rooms 'green'
Hospitals are reducing and diverting waste with a new recycling program in the operating rooms and other patient care areas
1/30/2015
Healthcare design must change with ACA reforms
Healthcare reform is bringing requirements for greater operational efficiencies and patient outcomes, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
1/29/2015
East Coast providers were ready for massive storm
Hospitals stocked up on medical and surgical supplies, drugs and food
1/29/2015
N.Y. may build a new hospital in Brooklyn
New facility would replace the troubled Brookdale Hospital
1/29/2015
Modular hospital designs to cut Indian construction costs
Modular prefabricated designs can reduce the cost and time taken to build hospitals by 50 percent
1/29/2015
When renovating patient rooms one by one makes sense
Renovating one room at a time comes with deterrents, including a high price tag, but can be preferable, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/29/2015
Clinicians' use of mobile devices increasing
Twenty-eight percent of all U.S. hospitals reported using smartphones in 2014 compared with 26 percent in 2013
1/28/2015
Protecting laundry workers from Ebola threat
Healthcare clients should be informed not to send to a laundry any linens that have been used in cases of confirmed or suspected Ebola
1/28/2015
Worcester hospital trains for 'active shooter' situation
Security is top of mind in the area are a fatal shooting at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston
1/28/2015
Wisconsin hospital chef launches business to help healthcare kitchens
New enterprise will change menus and recipes, overhaul kitchen systems and train staff
1/28/2015
Program to support healthcare facility resiliency
Federal effort offers guidance on dealing with effects of extreme weather
1/28/2015
Ohio health systems establishes own police force
Holzer Health System recently established a police department for some of its facilities
1/28/2015
Choosing the right disinfecting products
Most facilities clean and disinfect with quaternary ammonium products
1/28/2015
Survey shows acceptance of video doctor visits growing
Sixty-four percent of patients recently surveyed saying they are would consider a video chat with their doctor instead of an in-person visit
1/27/2015
Operating room lights burn patients at Oregon hospital
Hospital staff changes diffusers on the halogen lights but leaves out the filters
1/27/2015
Prefab hospital project elements can save money and time
Prefab components were used when building St. Joseph Hospital in Denver
1/27/2015
Report released on overcrowding at NewYork hospital ER
Officials release a report detailing overcrowding problems at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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1/27/2015
Flexibility in healthcare design
Design teams must evaluate all potential possibilities and provide the most flexible structural and mechanical space for future decision
1/27/2015
Walmart is getting retail healthcare right
They have a better understanding than traditional healthcare providers of what patients really want, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/27/2015
Emergency illumination in mechanical room Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about emergency illumination in mechanical rooms
1/26/2015
After Boston Hospital shooting, area facilities revisit security
After a cardiovascular surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital was fatally shot, facilities are focusing on safety procedures
1/26/2015
How much of a threat is gun violence in hospitals?
Three recent shootings in healthcare settings make national headlines
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1/26/2015
Flu and winter germ prevention tips for healthcare facilities
The best way to fight back is with a facility-wide approach using products grounded in science
1/26/2015
Police work with Ohio hospitals' security forces
Canton-area police, area hospital security forces meet to share expectations of one another's role
1/26/2015
CDC: Keep patients out of waiting room for early flu treatment
CDC urges providers to use phone triage first to facilitate treatment
1/26/2015
Designers adjusting to move away from traditional healthcare workplaces
Providers have started to move away from assigned offices and segregated departments, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/26/2015
University of Missouri Health Care: Infusion of technology, design in the ambulatory setting
1/23/2015
Healthier healthcare interiors trends
Innovative organizations are using an intentional approach to avoid products, services and materials that can have negative impacts
1/23/2015
Dealing with healthcare construction cost and schedule challenges
Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility's shorter construction schedule forced designers and contractors to re-evaluate plans
1/23/2015
Whitepaper explores firewall breaches
Paper details how to investigate, resolve firewall breaches
1/23/2015
Burst pipe damages Virginia hospital
Hospital maintenance staff works to clean up the water damage in the Halifax Regional Hospital cafeteria
1/23/2015
Functional program an opportunity for innovation
The translation of the document can either positively or negatively affect all who experience healthcare spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/23/2015
Idaho behind on inspecting health facilities
There is a backlog of 275 overdue surveys and 135 open complaints awaiting investigation
1/23/2015
Victaulic releases compact and precise hydronic balancing valve from IMI Hydronic Engineering
1/22/2015
Security re-examined after doctor killed inside Boston hospital
A man shot and fatally wounded a doctor inside a Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston before killing himself
1/22/2015
Despite expansion, Canadian hospital's congestion 'highest ever'
Surrey Memorial Hospital in British Columbia opened its massive new emergency department in October 2013
1/22/2015
Future of the healthcare supply chain
Data is the key to unlocking the supply chain challenges facing the industry
1/22/2015
Alberta hospital infrastructure called years behind because of neglect
New Democratic Party says patients and healthcare workers is at risk because the government has neglected hospital infrastructure for years
1/22/2015
Making the financial case for 'cool stuff' in healthcare design
It is incumbent upon designers to also convey the potential cost implications and benefits of design solutions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/22/2015
Sprinklers in air handlers Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about sprinklers in air handlers
1/22/2015
VA police cite nationwide security lapses after shooting
Force is renewing calls for more staff, better training and increased resources
1/21/2015
Cleveland hospital to convert to ambulatory care center
Lakewood Hospital conversion will cost more than $120 million
1/21/2015
Case Study: Using Wi-Fi to keep up with changing patient needs
Through access to the Wi-Fi network, patients are able to gain an insight into their own treatment
1/21/2015
Disinfecting robots could be worth the investment, report says
Disinfection robots are at the top of the ECRI Institute's 2015 Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List
1/21/2015
Boston hospitals reduce energy use, emissions
Facilities decrease their energy use by 4 percent and emissions by 2.9 percent from 2011 to 2013
1/21/2015
Staff contributes to design of Saskatchewan health facility
A team of 25 staffers works on design options for the new Cypress Health Region integrated health facility in Leader
1/21/2015
Lighting choices can improve patient experience and bottom line
LED lighting offers controllability and energy efficiency
1/21/2015
Multidisciplinary student design teams to focus on healthcare
New program at the University of Michigan to address a number of crucial healthcare issues, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
1/20/2015
Hospitals' fried chicken tradition at odds with health mission
'Fried Chicken Wednesdays' are popular with the community and the hospital's bottom line, but at odds with its healthy philosophy
1/20/2015
Ensuring your emergency messaging system is disaster-ready
Traditional methods of communication can add to the confusion and disorganization
1/20/2015
Controlling infections in waiting rooms
Clinics urged to create safer waiting rooms to help protect against the spread of the influenza virus
1/20/2015
Mock-ups help health system control costs, design hospital
Staffers from Centegra Health System's McHenry and Woodstock campuses have been touring room replicas at the Huntley location for the last few months
1/20/2015
Kansas hospital upgrades emergency department
The $6.2 million expansion and renovation project more than doubled the space of the department
1/20/2015
Shriners hospital honored for reducing energy consumption
Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago wins the 2014 Energy to Care Award from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering
1/20/2015
Pre-occupancy research can improve design
Pre-occupancy research helps establish design criteria for an inpatient floor build-out, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/19/2015
Indiana hospital creates police department
IU Health LaPorte swears in five officers to respond to increased violence
1/19/2015
Upgrading the emergency department for increased volumes
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act is driving the need for improved workflow and efficiency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/19/2015
Clinics filling malls' empty spaces
Urgent-care clinics are becoming desirable tenants for mall owners and are a growing segment of the medical retail industry
1/19/2015
Comparing accreditation programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has authorized five organizations to survey hospitals for their compliance with the Conditions of Participation
1/19/2015
Columbus hospital called among last 'billion-dollar jobs'
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center may be the last of a breed
1/19/2015
Hospital construction projects can increase HAIs
Infections caused by certain types of bacteria are closely tied to construction projects in hospitals
1/19/2015
ES staffing equation impacts hospital bottom line
Staffing is an environmental services department largest expense
1/16/2015
Green House projects are a new model for long-term care
The Green House atmosphere is homelike and the staff considers the residents to be their bosses
1/16/2015
Foodservice tableware can make effective first impression
Long-term care residents consistently rate cleanliness of tableware as important as food quality and taste
1/16/2015
Rethinking designs for the aging
In an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website, blogger suggests designing spaces for symptoms instead of age
1/16/2015
New Joint Commission standards available on website
Standards are posted on its website before they are officially published in the print manual format and online E-dition
1/16/2015
Mississippi hospital storm ready
Rush Hospital in Meridian was awarded the StormReady designation by the National Weather Service
1/16/2015
Behavioral health design comes with its own regulations
Furniture and equipment for behavioral patients are vastly different from what is typically provided in general hospitals
1/16/2015
Construction barrier doors Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about construction barrier doors
1/15/2015
Infection control a high priority for healthcare facility managers
Among the areas of primary concern to FMs in managing this problem is air pressure and airflow
1/15/2015
Broken water main floods Pontiac hospital
The emergency room at McLaren Hospital in Pontiac, Mich., closed to new patients after an overnight water main break caused flooding
1/15/2015
Patient, doctor suffer electric shocks at Scottish hospital
Medical equipment malfunctions during an examination at the Jubilee Hospital in Huntly
1/15/2015
Ontario hospital FM spent career pursuing efficiency
Retiring facilities manager calls making his hospital more energy efficient - saving $400,000 a year - his greatest achievement.
1/15/2015
Georgia hospice blends palliative healthcare with nature
Willson Hospice House in Albany has patient suites that open onto a patio that looks out onto natural grounds
1/15/2015
New ED design responds to changing demographics
Visits to the emergency department have outpaced population growth
1/15/2015
Maintaining power during an earthquake
Selecting certified power solutions ensures that buildings are equipped with the best materials possible
1/15/2015
New hospital dining space honored for clean, sleek look
UC San Diego Health System's Thornton Hospital was honored by Healthcare Design's remodel/renovation competition, according to an article on the magazine website
1/15/2015
New research finds AHP disinfectant wipe significantly reduces healthcare associated infection rates
1/14/2015
Medical equipment budget key to a successful healthcare project
The sophistication of the equipment needed, the accuracy of cost estimates, the needs of stakeholders and the frequency of change orders can all make a difference
1/14/2015
The basics of lightning protection
The need for a lightning protection system is determined by the requirements of NFPA 70 and NFPA 780, a lightning risk assessment and the facility's insurance carrier
1/14/2015
Indiana facility opens new surgery pavilion
St. Vincent Anderson Regional opens state-of-the-art surgery facility
1/14/2015
California hospital plans seismic study
Tehachapi Hospital will undergo tests for seismic safety to allow the facility to remain in use
1/14/2015
New Kaiser hospital features updated technology
New California seismic standards spurred many hospitals to decide whether to replace or retrofit facilities
1/14/2015
The 'Internet of things' can offer solutions or new problems
Healthcare facility professionals will have to keep up with increasing rates of technological change
1/14/2015
New children's psychiatric facility planned in Richmond
New facility will replace 50-year-old hospital
1/14/2015
Topping off ceremony of The Presence Center for advance care a state of the art ambulatory center
1/13/2015
North Carolina hospital forms police department
Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston is building its own police force to enhance safety
1/13/2015
Healthcare industry using new approaches to design and construct facilities
Integrated Project Delivery and the Design-Assist methods can reduce project costs, shorten schedules and improve overall project quality
1/13/2015
Acronyms facility managers should know
Computer-aided design (CAD) is full of acronyms that facility managers should know
1/13/2015
Langley hospital project honored
$62 million expansion project was named best project in a public sector building over $15 million
1/13/2015
Indiana University Health to open 12 urgent care centers
New IU Health clinics will be managed through a partnership with Premier Health
1/13/2015
Occupant load calculation Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about occupant load calculation
1/12/2015
Missouri mental hospital designed to be safer
Fulton state hospital project bringing facility in line with modern mental health care philosophies and practices
1/12/2015
New York hospital cafe cited for safety problems
Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw was cited by health inspectors for food safety violations
1/12/2015
Georgia medical center plans $18 million renovation
Floyd Medical Center in Rome to upgrade and rearrangement of the coronary care and intensive care units
1/12/2015
Queensland public hospital construction progresses
Australia's Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital project completes facilities management center, starts parking structure
1/12/2015
$228 million California facility completed five months early
Four-story, 200,000-square-foot St. Jude Tower in Fullerton has 120 beds and 14 operating rooms
1/12/2015
Columbus children's hospital plans expansion
Nationwide Children's Hospital to add two new facilities near its downtown campus
1/12/2015
Lighting can improve patient experience
Aesthetic lighting can also positively impact staff attitudes
1/12/2015
Canadian addiction center reflects Catholic tradition
Interior spaces anchor the secular and religious life within Ontario's Southdown Institute, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/9/2015
Military jet transformed into a flying hospital
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III turned into a flying triage unit so doctors can stabilize, monitor and give soldiers high-level care
1/9/2015
New Mexico court says 'Wet Floor' sign is a safety device
The court said the term 'safety device' must be given a broad interpretation
1/9/2015
Rethinking healthcare design to proactively improve care
New design discussions are focusing on 'regenerative space' and 'salutogenic design' to describe environments that promote health, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
1/9/2015
Ebola offers lessons for facilities
Hand-washing, personal protective equipment and pristine techniques central to infection control
1/9/2015
Report: NHS hospitals call police 175 times a day
Incidents up from previous year with alcohol cited as main cause
1/9/2015
Carpenters training for infection control
Contractors face more pressure to get the work done on time and without contaminating hospital operations
1/9/2015
Mobile options for emergency communication
Many healthcare facilities don't take advantage of mobile solutions for emergency management
1/8/2015
Texas Children's Hospital plans Ebola treatment center
New eight-bed special isolation unit will cost approximately $16 million
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1/8/2015
Healthcare facilities 2015 and beyond
Real estate and facilities services will see changes in products, delivery models and relationships
1/8/2015
Indiana senior facility honored for design
Wellbrooke of Westfield recognized for 'urban lodge' aesthetic and design
1/8/2015
Supply chain technology can save time, money
New software and devices can help to keep track of hospital supplies
1/8/2015
Nova Scotia hospital receives province's first LEED certification
Colchester East Hants Health Centre achieving top standards in the areas of water efficiency, recycling, composting and in the use of local materials
1/8/2015
Humidity in sterile storage rooms Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about humidity in sterile storage rooms
1/8/2015
Designing a contingency plan for Ebola
Facility design can support staff best practices when preparing for another possible infectious disease outbreak, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/8/2015
Graybar awarded U.S. Communities Telecommunications/Security Supplies and Accessories contract
1/8/2015
Kidde Fire Systems announces new clean agent fire suppression system with enhanced performance
1/7/2015
Canadian scientists find key to trapping bedbugs
Pheromones that lure the bed bugs into traps and keep them there are discovered
1/7/2015
Boston Hospitals cut energy use by 6 percent, despite continued facility growth
Energy conservation and efficiency investments have cut sector energy use by 6 percent in two years, eliminating the annual green house gas emissions of 7,486 passenger vehicles
1/7/2015
Hospital focuses on 'food as medicine'
St. Joseph's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., maintains farms on hospital grounds
1/7/2015
University of Chicago proposes $36 million emergency room upgrade
Plan would relocate emergency room for adults, in part because thousands of patients leave without being treated because of long waits
1/7/2015
Indiana children's hospital built with IPD methodology
The project team for the Riley Hospital for Children addition signed an integrated project delivery contract that focused on measurable factors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/7/2015
Hospitals adding technology to cleaning routines
Environmental services departments are adding technology to help fight infections, measure cleaning thoroughness
1/7/2015
Planning for disaster and power recovery
It is important to have integrated hospital contingency plans addressing power and HVAC
1/6/2015
New Hampshire hospitals react to fatal shooting at area facility
Hospitals say public safety measures are top priority after an apparent murder-suicide in the critical care unit at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
1/6/2015
Four Kansas facilities recognized for new food and beverage policies
Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation recognizes facilities for providing healthier food options
1/6/2015
Ontario hospital receives funding for equipment improvements
Funds will help enhance services in long-term rehabilitation and complex continuing care
1/6/2015
Integrating NICUs into hospitals
Blog on the Healthcare Design website looks at researching and benchmarking the integration of neonatal intensive care units into hospitals
1/6/2015
Building information modeling can benefit space management
Automation and data can increase efficiency in healthcare facilities
1/6/2015
Medicare cuts payments to 721 hospitals for hospital-acquired conditions
The HAC Program is aimed at reducing preventable harm to patients by penalizing the 25 percent of hospitals with the highest rates
1/6/2015
Mansfield Center for Performing Arts commands an audience with Tubelite's distinctive products
1/5/2015
Health system preparing for climate change
ThedaCare partners with the federal government to better weather the impacts of climate change
1/5/2015
New technologies aid hospital design and construction
Tablet, cloud computing boost communication, efficiency
1/5/2015
Lighting changes transform cancer center
Ambient lighting controls and natural daylight brighten a Florida cancer center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/5/2015
South Brisbane hospital fixing glitches after complaints
Lady Cilento Children's Hospital working on access to food adequate transportation
1/5/2015
Issues delay North Carolina hospital
Broughton Hospital in Morganton moves completion date to 2016
1/2/2015
Copper bedrails may fight hospital infections
A study of the effects of copper-alloy surfaces in U.S. hospitals shows promising results
1/2/2015
Group works on Ebola building standard in Africa
Standard designed for the construction of healthcare facility compounds rather than wards or discrete buildings
1/2/2015
Technology boosting building efficiency
BIM, other technologies improving building performance
1/2/2015
U.K. hospital commissions new energy center
Cheltenham General Hospital project is expected to cut carbon emissions by a third with a new combined heat and power system
1/2/2015
Senior care facility upgraded to improve living experience
Illinois facility looking to recruit new residents while retaining current clients
1/2/2015
Stairwell storage Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about stairwell storage