Maintenance and Operations - February 2013
Pros offer tips for Lean healthcare facility planning
The ongoing need to do more with less has led many healthcare organizations to adopt the principles of Lean management across the system, from clinical care to facilities planning.
2/11/2013
Crozer-Keystone Health System decentralizes to gain market share
At Crozer-Keystone Health System just west of Philadelphia, the vice president of facility planning and development has been leveraging community-based outpatient facilities to cater to the healthcare consumer's desire for choice and convenience.
2/7/2013
Ventilation strategies can mitigate HAIs from isolation rooms
When designing and operating an airborne infection isolation (Aii) room, consider ventilation strategies including dilution and removal of contaminated air to reduce the risk for healthcare-acquired infections.
2/6/2013
Group devises facilities funding plan across health system
The Facilities Resource Group at Ascension Health has devised a plan so facilities projects don't compete for capital funds with clinical projects.
2/6/2013