Facility Operations - September 2019
Kaiser Permanente moves Joshua trees on site of new Calif. facility
14 healthy, transplantable Joshua trees are being relocated
9/27/2019
Volunteers going to the Bahamas to help rebuild healthcare facilities
Some volunteers have construction backgrounds and will help with rebuilding efforts
9/26/2019
Designing the hospital of the future
Mock-ups of Minnesota hospital help hospital staff create efficient, effective space
9/26/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire-retardant treated wood
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire-retardant treated wood
9/25/2019
Dayton Children's Hospital Patient Tower reflects city's history
Designers chose a 'things that fly' theme to honor the city's aviation heritage according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
9/23/2019
FEMA urged to rebuild Puerto Rico hospital
The only hospital in Vieques has been closed since Hurricane Maria’s impact in September 2017
9/16/2019
Labor and delivery units are closing at Chicago-area hospitals
Hospital leaders said the facilities saw too few patients to continue operating an entire unit
9/11/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Battery-charging room
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for battery-charging rooms
9/11/2019
Walmart testing dentistry and mental care clinics
The clinic is in a separate building next door to a Walmart store to give a sense of privacy for patients
9/9/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire/smoke damper drawings
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire/smoke damper drawings
9/6/2019
Preparing healthcare facilities for USP<800>
USP<800> is designed to educate and enforce the safe handling of hazardous drugs to protect healthcare workers and patients
9/5/2019
