Maintenance and Operations - October 2013
Tips from ASC administrators to prep for Medicare inspections
Three ambulatory surgery center administrators discuss preparing their centers for surveyors and Medicare inspections
10/31/2013
Canadian hospital trimming food services to patients
Once standard items on hospital food trays such as coffee, tea, salt and pepper will only be made available by request
10/30/2013
Lighting trends in healthcare design illuminated
The growing use of LEDs has changed the way architects, lighting designers and healthcare facility decision-makers approach lighting
10/30/2013
Telemedicine kiosks allow virtual after-hours doctor visits
Cleveland hospital systems adopting kiosks to try to bring patients better, cheaper access to medical care after hours
10/30/2013
Leapfrog's new safety grades give more than 800 hospitals an A
Only 3.5% of hospitals significantly improved their grades since the the last report in May
10/29/2013
Report says Walgreens exposing customer health data
'Well Experience' model relocates pharmacists to a work station in front of the counter
10/29/2013
Iowa governor says more health care inspectors not needed
Iowa is inspecting hospice-care facilities about once every 20 years, exercises no oversight of privately funded home health agencies; cannot impose fines on hospitals or hospital−owned nursing homes; and doesn't require licensing or state inspection of out-patient surgical centers
10/25/2013
Implementing and sustaining healthcare facility process improvements
A well-oiled machine will deliver high-quality care to a higher volume of patients
10/24/2013
Using healthcare facilities during off-peak periods can increase efficiency
Establishing variable pricing for late-night procedures may reduce the cost of healthcare
10/24/2013
Consistent condensate drainage key to healthy hospital
When condensate is not removed it stands in the drain pan, overflows the drain pan and/or is blown onto internal components where it causes damage and encourages growth of pathogens
10/23/2013
University of Utah hospitals rethink waste practices after protests
Air-quality concerns have the university weighing whether to continue with Stericycle
10/22/2013
Look for lighting that exceeds emergency standard for healthcare facilities
New high-performance emergency lighting options maintain constant light output for longer periods of time
10/18/2013
Strategizing building maintenance should be an executive role, experts say
Decisions about senior care facility maintenance should align with overall company goals
10/17/2013
Maximize impact of mats at your facility
Care is required to make sure they are working properly, promoting safety, and protecting the indoor environment
10/17/2013
California medical center takes a fresh approach to meals
Chef Craig Thomas brings healthier food, attitudes to Enloe Medical Center
10/15/2013
Medical groups say new maintenance standards would lead to higher risk
Letter to CMS claims allowing hospitals to set their own standards would erode safety precautions for the devices that perform MRIs and other procedures
10/15/2013
Affordable Care Act may give hospital value analysis efforts a boost
Supply chain at the center of a healthcare organization's plans to justify the selection and use of products and services
10/11/2013
Joint Commission hospital accreditation survey mistakes to avoid
Hospitals' ability to identify weaknesses in their organization and implement strategies crucial
10/11/2013
Bellwether League honors nine for healthcare supply chain leadership
Winners lauded for their contributions to the delivery of quality care through efficient and innovative supply chain operations
10/10/2013
Case study: El Centro Regional Medical Center solves printer management headache
UniPrint Infinity universal print driver chosen for ease of management and deployment and immediate ROI
10/8/2013
Hospital studies ways to improving relaxation
Acute care orthopedic patients given meditation CDs or sound machines
10/7/2013
The way to better healthcare may be by plane, train or automobile
Fierce Healthcare blog looks at lessons airline industry can offer healthcare
10/3/2013