Environmental Services July 2014 - Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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7/17/2014
Hospital housekeeping best practices
Infection prevention and operational efficiency can both be accomplished with a clear protocol
7/16/2014
Hospital elevator button called bacterial hotspot
Study says hospital elevator buttons were dirtier than toilet surfaces
7/15/2014
Bed bugs force hospital waiting room to close
Cleaning crews at a Springfield, Mo., hospital found the bed bugs while people were in the waiting room and immediately closed the area
7/15/2014
Trendy flooring choices are often wax-free
The elimination of wax and wax-stripping products is better for indoor air quality and minimizes downtime for patient rooms
7/14/2014
Annapolis medical center will stop hiring smokers in July 2015
Anne Arundel Medical Center has banned all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes on its campus
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7/11/2014
Nineteenth century heating system relevant to healthcare facilities today
A summer day-trip to a historial building leads to an exploration of healthcare heating systems in a blog by Krista Biason on the HGA website
7/9/2014
Toilets major source of contamination in healthcare
Study says areas around hospital toilets were more likely to test positive for viruses and bacteria than areas around office toilets