Safety - August 2016
Fungal spores found in N.C. healthcare facility nursery during construction
The spores are common and generally not harmful
8/30/2016
Tennessee hospital now StormReady
Cookeville Regional Medical Center gets StormReady certification from the National Weather Service
8/30/2016
Rail project could disrupt healthcare facilities operation
Hospitals fear an upgrade to Melbourne's metro rail system will compromise patient safety
8/23/2016
Bat found in Illinois healthcare facility tests positive for rabies
Two bats were found earlier this month in the OB
8/19/2016
Chicago hospital's strategies keep gang-banging patients safe
Injured gang members can pose problems for hospitals
8/19/2016
Disinfection deficiencies found at Colorado healthcare facility
Report says Memorial Hospital employees improperly cleaned devices, surgical instruments and procedure rooms
8/19/2016
Military approach boosts hand-hygiene compliance
Researchers borrowed an approach known as a stand-down from the military
8/17/2016
City water crisis tests hospital’s emergency plan
Oconee Regional Medical Center was 'shut down' by water issues
8/12/2016
Five key benefits of addressable speaker technology in healthcare institutions
Addressable technology's value is starting to take hold on the notification side of fire alarm systems
8/12/2016