Environmental Services December 2015 - Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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12/29/2015
Cleaning staff cuts said to be putting patients at risk
Ottawa hospital is putting patients at increased risk of infection, warns the union that represents workers there
12/17/2015
Hospitals prepare to fight aggressive pathogens
Safety efforts increased to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
12/16/2015
Leaner energy, less waste and safer chemicals key to greener healthcare cleaning
The equipment, chemistries and protocols need to care for both the patient and the environment
12/14/2015
Drug-resistant bacteria found on ICU work stations
Research shows hospitals must expand cleaning beyond patient areas
12/11/2015
Hazardous materials in healthcare more than just pathogens
Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning chemicals may require precautions
12/11/2015
Hospital cited for dirty beds after inspection
Scottish hospital has been told to improve after eight out of 10 bed frames examined during an inspection were found to be contaminated
12/9/2015
Joint Commission standards called turning point for healthcare environmental services
Guidelines seen as the ‘gold’ standard for operations excellence within the healthcare environment
12/8/2015
Patient room turnover streamlined with technology
UCSF Medical Center uses software to transform its patient-room turnover process
12/1/2015
Developing a building-specific green cleaning strategy
Guidelines for cleaning different areas of the facility should be set