Maintenance and Operations - November 2018
Healthcare facility noise pollution can impact quality and safety of healthcare
Noise is a worsening problem, with levels regularly exceeding international recommendations
11/29/2018
University of Washington to close hospital laundry
The university has cited budget shortfalls and pledged to help workers find new jobs
11/26/2018
Report explores emergency preparedness for healthcare facilities
White paper focuses on the role of facility management during emergency events and for CMS compliance
11/16/2018
Indiana healthcare facility working to enhance patient experience
Highpoint Health's Patient & Family Advisory Council offers input to improve patient and visitor experience
11/13/2018
Making accreditation matter
The framework of standards and process of accreditation can offer significant opportunity to build an organizational culture that supports performance and innovation far beyond the survey event
11/9/2018
Palu disaster leaves hospitals swamped a month later
Poor sanitation and dirty conditions fuel sickness among the displaced
11/8/2018
Steps to re-opening after a disaster
The Joint Commission published a new Emergency Management Health Care Environment Checklist
11/1/2018
