December 2018 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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12/28/2018
Adenovirus linked to keratoconjunctivitis outbreak at L.A. eye clinic
It is believed that the virus was introduced to surfaces in the exam room by a symptomatic patient
12/28/2018
Congo's Ebola outbreak up to 539 cases
Health officials also reported 315 deaths linked to the outbreak
12/28/2018
Improving health and hygiene with data-driven cleaning
Environments such as hospitals and longterm care facilities face even more pressure to ensure that hygiene is a priority
12/28/2018
Trends in healthcare restroom design
Patient safety is top of mind and as patients get older and heavier
12/28/2018
Joint Commission issues safety advisory on flu prevention in healthcare facilities
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
12/28/2018
POWR2 Welcomes Operations Director
12/27/2018
Wisconsin hospital now has 14 cases of Legionnaires', three deaths
The outbreak has been linked to the hospital water system
12/27/2018
It's time for an end-of-year facilities staff check-up
Don't get so caught up in KPIs that the facilities department flatlines
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/27/2018
UC San Diego Health recognized for sustainability efforts
UC is shooting for 100 percent reliance on clean electricity supplies across its campuses and medical centers by 2025
Focus: Lighting
12/27/2018
The value of daylighting, even with LEDs
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/27/2018
N.Y. clinic informed by hospitality design to create
David H. Koch Center includes patient-centered design choices
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/27/2018
Planning solar power canopies in parking areas
Solar canopies can reduce winter maintenance and give parking areas a distinctive presence
12/27/2018
exacqVision Cloud Drive storage offers a simple, reliable way to store and search video in the cloud
12/26/2018
Sixteen patients infected with potentially deadly superbug at Cork hospital
Problems caused by sub-standard infection control and an old building structure have contributed to the outbreak
Blog
12/26/2018
Creating a crisis communication plan
Asking healthcare facility leaders what keeps them up at night is a sound start to develop a robust crisis communication plan
12/26/2018
Becker's Healthcare recognizes green hospitals
Sixty eight of the greenest hospitals in the U.S. honored
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/26/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Parking garage underneath healthcare occupancy
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a parking garage underneath healthcare occupancy
12/26/2018
Probe shows VA mismanaged police force, leaving security gaps
The result is short-staffing and millions of dollars in overtime
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/26/2018
Environmental innovations In roofing
Blue roofs — roofs designed to capture and store rainwater — and solar roofs are making huge headway as technology improves
12/26/2018
2018 Facilities Survey Reveals Technology Trends, Acquisition Best Practices and Unexpected Insights
12/21/2018
Lessons from the fatal virus outbreak in Wanaque
The importance of hand-washing is an obvious takeaway
12/21/2018
How some N.J. medical facilities prep for active shooter situations
A fatal shooting at a Chicago hospital left an ER doctor, pharmacy resident and police officer dead
12/21/2018
Connecticut Hospital fined for operating improper blood draw facility
Stamford Hospital fined for allowing a phlebotomist to draw blood before obtaining an approval certificate to operate
12/21/2018
Considerations when selecting green products
More an art than science, selecting green products can be tricky
12/21/2018
Lessons learned from the fatal Chicago shooting
Violence at Mercy Hospital highlights the need for better access control
12/20/2018
Contamination found with duodenoscopes after reprocessing
Preliminary results from the FDA show 'higher-than-expected' rates
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/20/2018
Networked controls add big savings to LEDs
Using LEDs and networked lighting controls in tandem has significant energy efficiency benefits.
12/20/2018
Longterm impact of hurricanes on local hospitals
When a hospital is damaged and cannot provide full services, its income is reduced
Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/20/2018
Increasing sustainability of healthcare facility distributed energy systems
Hospitals must have robust power systems to continue operations in the event of a grid outage
12/20/2018
Renovating underused spaces at healthcare facilities can generate revenue
Repurposing existing spaces for behavioral care can be a great solution to meet demand in this arena
12/20/2018
UMF Corporation Calls for Nominations for 9th Annual National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award
12/20/2018
Focal Point Continues Human-Centric Design Focus With Dedicated WELL Building Standard Resources
12/19/2018
Nationwide bomb threat scam includes hospitals
Hospitals across the U.S. received email bomb threats on Dec. 13
12/19/2018
Missouri hospital planning energy efficiency, renewable energy project
The Missouri Division of Energy has awarded a low-interest loan to assist Ozarks Medical Center
12/19/2018
Red bag system launched to keep patient belonging safe
Bags are used to carry health information, care plan and medication - as well as important personal items
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/19/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Portable fire extinguishers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for portable fire extinguishers
12/19/2018
Feds encourage active shooter training following shooting
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response encourages a review its planning and response guide
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/19/2018
Power-generation systems in high-performance buildings
Safety, maintainability, efficiency, code compliance and economics play crucial roles in determining the topology of a power-generation system
12/19/2018
Overhead Door Brand Introduces Four New Miami-Dade Approved Commercial Sectional Wind Load Doors
12/18/2018
December brings slight increase in flu activity in the U.S.
The percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for flu remains low, but is increasing
12/18/2018
Enhanced security at N.Y. hospital includes metal detectors in ED waiting room
Rochester General Hospital will also get additional officers
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/18/2018
High-performance floor covering can boost patient satisfaction
Flooring selection can be strongly associated with the user experience
Blog
12/18/2018
Patients driving trends in healthcare facilities
Healthcare leaders are now shifting the focus and maximizing the experience and care of people rather than minimizing real estate and facility costs
12/18/2018
Flawed active shooter drill causes panic at Maryland hospital
Improper mass alert caused an active shooter scare at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/18/2018
Do not disturb: Hospitals should let patients sleep
Short sleep durations have been associated with negative effects
12/17/2018
CDC: Outpatients for influenza-like illness above national baseline
The U.S. flu activity remains low, but small increases in activity have been reported
12/17/2018
Ebola deaths above 450 in Congo outbreak
The death total is 273, and health officials are still investigating suspected cases
12/17/2018
Indiana hospital launches own police department
Before having police officers, the hospital had armed security guards on staff
12/17/2018
Matrix used to triage patients in mass evacuation
Triage by Resource Allocation for IN-patient (TRAIN) matrix can be modified to suit each facility’s needs
12/17/2018
Maine hospital to have own police officer on site
The hospital would fund the full-time position but the officer would be an employee of the Ellsworth Police Department
12/17/2018
Houston deploys robots to patrol inside hospital
The robots have an emergency button as well that anyone can press to get in contact with security personnel
12/14/2018
Ebola epidemic spreads to larger city in Congo
Cases have been reported in a city of more than a million people
12/14/2018
Ohio healthcare facilities constantly review security procedures
Recent shootings across the country have hospital officials evaluating policies
12/14/2018
Hospital sprinkler system violations can be dangerous
Data cables contacting sprinkler lines comprise nearly 2/3 of all sprinkler line load deficiencies
12/14/2018
Privacy curtains and sheets can harbor pathogens
Soft surfaces can fly under the radar in the spread of infectious agents
12/14/2018
Calif. hospital vows to reopen after wildfire
Feather River Hospital says reopening a matter of when, not if
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/14/2018
Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas
New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital
12/13/2018
N.C. hospitals had emergency plans in place prior to huge snowstorm
Despite the weather, it was business as usual
12/13/2018
Healthcare developers must be able to adapt to market changes
Healthcare real estate has experienced profound change
12/13/2018
Five ways telemedicine and AI are improving patient outcomes
To achieve high quality patient outcomes in medical facilities when using AI and telemedicine, it is crucial to preserve the human element
12/13/2018
LEED - ing the way to sustainable design
Infographic focuses on sustainable building design and the steps to becoming LEED-certified
12/13/2018
CVS plans changes to stores after Aetna deal
CVS Health plans to reduce the amount of store space devoted to retail
12/13/2018
Russelectric Emergency Power System Offers Redundant PLC Controls and Manual Backup Capability
12/12/2018
Attacker chases injured victims to Kansas City hospital, shoots man at secured doorway
The attacker killed himself after leaving one person in critical condition
12/12/2018
Judge backs revoking nursing home license after Irma deaths
The nursing home lost power to its air-conditioning system because a fuse to a transformer on a power pole was dislodged
Expanding a practice without movingFocus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/12/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Air handler unit
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for air handler units
12/12/2018
Leapfrog names 2018 top hospitals
Florida, California, New Jersey and Texas had strong showings
12/12/2018
Joint Commission announces new National Patient Safety Goal to prevent suicide and improve at-risk patient care
Revisions effective July 1, 2019, for accredited hospitals and behavioral health programs
12/12/2018
Perkins+Will Introduces Healthcare Fellowship Honoring Visionary Architect E. Todd Wheeler
12/12/2018
Energy Focus Introduces Triac Dimmable Downlight LED Retrofit Solutions for Commercial Applications
12/11/2018
Wisconsin hospital now has 11 cases of Legionnaires'
Outbreak appears to be linked to a decision last month to reduce water flow at the hospital during low-demand times
12/11/2018
Wanaque facility workers speak of grief, stress
Adenovirus outbreak has killed 11 and sickened 35 medically fragile children at the nursing home.
Blog
12/11/2018
Keeping facilities safe during winter weather
Healthcare facilities managers must plan ahead and have the right tools and processes in place
12/11/2018
Door considerations key to meet security challenge
Inspection, testing and maintenance necessary for the safety of occupants and visitors
12/11/2018
C. diff infections becoming more common outside of hospitals
C. diff was once seen as a problem mainly confined to hospitals and nursing homes
12/11/2018
Fan coil units earn certification
12/11/2018
How to achieve net zero energy
12/11/2018
LED strobe addresses safety and security
Hospitals damaged in Alaska quake12/10/2018
Chicago hospitals reviewing security after fatal shooting
A new law will require violence-prevention training and other security measures
12/10/2018
Benefits of upgrading emergency lighting
Lighting system upgrades can help meet demands for aesthetics and energy efficiency
12/10/2018
University Of Maryland dorms deep cleaned after student's death linked to mold
Dorms are being deep cleaned as students are growing increasingly concerned
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/10/2018
Healthcare spending on energy efficiency expected to hit $6.4 billion by 2027
Energy is an area where relatively painless cost savings can be found
Focus: Lighting
12/10/2018
LED benefits, strategies illuminated
The most effective applications depend on matching advances in the technology to facility needs
12/10/2018
Garland Renews ISO Certification
12/10/2018
AirBox Launches Programs Providing Air Purifiers to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
12/10/2018
CIRI Announces Science Advisory Council
12/7/2018
Better hand hygiene can help curb S. aureus transmission in the OR
Study calls current adherence to evidence-based, basic, preventive measures 'abysmal'
Focus: Security
12/7/2018
Strengthening hospital nursery security
New app developed to help prevent child trafficking and abduction
Focus: New construction
12/7/2018
How much space does a physicians practice need?
Consider how many providers there are and at what level they practice
12/7/2018
Design can serve the whole patient
Exploring the influence of holistic healthcare facility design and design centered on nature can help healthcare designers better serve the whole person
Blog
12/7/2018
Digital health market valuation to exceed USD 379 billion by 2024
Growing number of mobile applications for healthcare to stimulate the industry growth
12/7/2018
Health concerns expected to fuel cleaning chemicals market
The recent outbreak of diseases, such as Ebola, swine flu, etc. have increased health concerns
12/7/2018
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of MedExpress Urgent Care Ground Lease in O'Fallon, Illinois
Focus: Security
12/6/2018
Grand Rapids hospital arson suspect caught on way to helipad
The suspect started a fire in an upper level used for mechanical purposes and pulled a fire alarm
12/6/2018
Green cleaning offers opportunities for the healthcare facilities management market
Green cleaning is expected to offer a major opportunity for expansion of healthcare facility management in Asia Pacific and other regions
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/6/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clearance in front of electrical panels
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clearance in front of electrical panels
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/6/2018
Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied
Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe
Canadian healthcare facility certified gold for being green12/5/2018
Ebola cases up to 412 in Congo
Health officials are still struggling to contain the disease's spread
12/5/2018
California hospitals share safety procedures after Chicago hospital shooting
The facility is adding bulletproof glass and bullet resistant materials in the lobby of the emergency department
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
12/5/2018
Pennsylvania senior facility renovates to reposition itself in changing market
Granite Farms Estates has built a new wellness center with indoor pool, added a bistro, enlarged the dining room, and updated all the common space in the main clubhouse, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
12/5/2018
Leveraging data to align healthcare facilities professionals and business officers
Pediatric healthcare units should incite playfulness and provide hope for all the young patients they serve, without seeming ostentatious
12/5/2018
Napping hospital custodians’ firing puts focus on worker fatigue
The pair said they accidentally fell asleep on their unpaid breaks after working five or six hours without taking their paid break
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/5/2018
N.Y. hospital energy update could reduce annual costs by $220,000
The upgrade is expected to reduce the hospital's heating and air conditioning energy use by 50 percent
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/5/2018
Solar energy keeps lights on at Nigerian hospital
The installation of the system was completed in two hours
12/4/2018
Patient dies from Legionnaires' at Wis. hospital
The hospital suspects the cause is its hot water system
12/4/2018
Two more premature babies die amid bacterial outbreak at Newark hospital
They bring the total deaths to three in an outbreak that has infected four babies with Acinetobacter baumanii
12/4/2018
Ontario's hospitals react to increase in gun violence
Code Silver is now part of the hospital emergency preparedness color code
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
12/4/2018
Four considerations when designing pediatric healthcare units
Pediatric healthcare units should incite playfulness and provide hope for all the young patients they serve, without seeming ostentatious
12/3/2018
CDC monitoring adenovirus outbreak that killed University of Maryland student
At least one of those affected by the outbreak was infected with adenovirus 7, a strain that can cause sometimes fatal pneumonia
12/3/2018
Walter Reed false active shooter reports sparked by 'improper' mass alert
The Pentagon called the incident the result of a drill
12/3/2018
Detroit hospital may lose federal aid over infection-control issues
Harper University Hospital cited for issues including bugs flying around an intensive care unit
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
12/3/2018
Creating a better point of care experience by focusing on the caregiver
There is growing consensus within the healthcare industry that the caregiver experience not only affects the well-being of the caregiver, but it also directly and indirectly impacts the patient experience
Focus: Energy Efficiency
12/3/2018
Cantonese hospital designed with green features
The Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University uses photovoltaic panels passively and actively, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website