Safety - February 2016
Research says no disinfectants completely remove bacterial biofilms from water lines
Study found the disinfectants recommended by water line manufacturers don't actually shift all the bacteria
2/25/2016
Q&A on waste containers
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about waste containers
2/24/2016
NFMT session to address compliance training of hospital employees for infection control
The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
2/24/2016
Deadly crash reveals healthcare facilities are using old aircraft to transport patients
Light planes using piston engines instead of the safer modern turbines are still being used by Australian healthcare facilities
2/23/2016
Keys to effectively plan for emergencies
The older adults living in care communities are vulnerable in emergency situations
2/23/2016
Red Teams can enhance hospital security
Red Teams can evaluate campus protection measures and challenge assumptions
2/22/2016
Designing compliant hospital pharmacies
USP 797 sterile compounding regulations will require planning
2/18/2016
Bacteria-killing paint may be a passive weapon against HAIs
Claims are similar to that made by copper, which has become known for its ability to kill bacteria
2/18/2016
Safety/risk debated with more hospital guards armed
Man seeking help for mental illness shot in Texas hospital
2/17/2016
Safe showers and water temperature key to senior facility safety
Among the top 10 issues for long-term care facilities is non-compliance with codes that require automatic temperature control of water used in resident bathrooms
2/17/2016
Inquest into Legionella death finds hospital failed to keep water supply safe
Testing by Public Health England found the Royal United Hospital water supply ward was contaminated with Legionella
2/12/2016
Creating a safer healthcare facility
Leaders urged to work with staff who design and care for the hospital
2/11/2016
Hospital security guards want power to detain or restrain violent patients
Australian security professionals express concerns about staff numbers, job training and hospital safety
2/10/2016
Infographic: Understanding and preventing hospital-acquired infections
Graphic identifies the people who are at the greatest risk of contracting a HAI, what factors increase the risk of being infected, and how to prevent the most abundant HAIs
2/10/2016
Healthcare worker hand size can impact infection control efforts
Size can affect bacterial load, product effectiveness
2/9/2016
Q&A on egress hardware
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about egress hardware
2/9/2016
Is your healthcare facility helipad good to go?
The hospital helipad should not be treated as just a slab of concrete
2/5/2016
Santa Clara area hospitals gearing up for Super Bowl fans
Game traditionally brings at least 20 percent more E.R. traffic
2/4/2016
Hospitals launch creative campaigns to improve hand hygiene
Efforts include installation of equipment, education and tracking
2/3/2016
A tracking system can improve infection control
Lapses in infection control procedures — including cleaning and disinfection, and hand hygiene — were common at the affected clinics
2/3/2016
ER shooting sparks security concerns at Tampa Bay hospital
Patient fatally shoots himself at Brooksville Regional Hospital after being involved in car accident.
2/2/2016
Medical device and pharmaceutical regulations focus on patient safety
New rules emphasize safety in the supply chain
2/2/2016
Q&A on endoscopy ventilation requirements
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about endoscopy ventilation requirements
2/2/2016
Plain language replacing color-coded alerts at some hospitals
Inconsistency of color-coded system led to confusion
2/1/2016