Sustainable Operations - November 2021
Technology Plays Key Role in Advancing Healthcare Facilities
New-generation robotics and software are reshaping healthcare facilities
11/30/2021
Advance in Thermal Energy Storage Shows Promise
Breakthrough could play major role in decarbonizing buildings
11/29/2021
Landscapes Become Focus of Climate Change Strategies
Survey finds growing demand for landscape planning and design solutions to climate change
11/24/2021
Ramping Up Foodservice Operations for a Pandemic
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport overcomes daunting obstacles and challenges to accommodate rapid increases of COVID-19 patients
11/24/2021
How To Properly Clean and Disinfect Environmental Surfaces
A closer look at the proper processes to ensure safe, clean, and disinfected facilities
11/23/2021
Preventing Bacteria in Ice, Water and Beverage Equipment
Water management and safety plans are just one step to prevent bacteria outbreaks ice machines, drinking fountains, and beverage dispensers
11/22/2021
Senior Care Facilities Reap Benefits from New Technology
Report finds that senior care facilities that use technology have higher occupancy rates
11/22/2021
UCSF Health Earns ‘A’ for Safety
Grade is based on more than 30 national performance measures that reflect errors, injuries, accidents and infections
11/19/2021
How Often Should You Test for Legionella in Plumbing Systems?
Regular maintenance is essential to prevent the spread of Legionella, but how often should you test for it?
11/18/2021
Hospitals Nationwide Struggle as COVID-19 Cases Continue
In Minnesota, skilled-nursing facility will serve as an alternative care site to relieve hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases
11/18/2021
Phoenix Health System Wins ASHE Award
System consolidated decentralized technology, policies, processes and procedures to create to streamline operations
11/18/2021
Ongoing Labor Crisis Impacts Long-Term Care
Report finds Employment levels in nursing homes have dropped more than any other healthcare sector
11/17/2021
Are We Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces the Right Way?
A closer look at the proper processes to ensure safe, clean and disinfected facilities
11/16/2021
University of Missouri Finds Benefits in Telehealth Appointments
Telehealth increases access to convenient care while lowering the risk of COVID-19 exposure
11/16/2021
Strategies for Fighting Legionnaires’ in Healthcare Facilities
Most medical facility accreditation agencies require a Legionella risk management plan
11/15/2021
How Can Hospitals Prevent Ransomware Attacks?
More than 200 healthcare facilities have fallen victim to ransomware attacks in the last three years
11/12/2021
CMS Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine for Healthcare Workers
Requirements will apply to approximately 76,000 providers and cover more than 17 million healthcare workers nationwide
11/12/2021
Why is Legionella Commonly Found in Hospitals?
Patients with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to Legionella, so it’s critical that managers implement steps to prevent bacteria growth
11/10/2021
Resource Targets Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care
First-of-its-kind infection prevention resource gives long-term care facilities tools to battle COVID-19 and other infections
11/10/2021
Demand for Medical Waste Containers to Grow Through 2031
Stringent waste disposal guidelines during the pandemic accelerating market growth
11/9/2021
OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Emergency Standard
OSHA announced an emergency temporary standard to protect unvaccinated workers from the spread of COVID-19
11/9/2021
Medical Facility Failed To Protect Workers from COVID-19: OSHA
Inspection at rehabilitation and post-acute care facility found healthcare facility did not comply with federal respiratory protection requirements
11/8/2021
Penn Medicine’s Pavilion Raises Bar for Sustainable Healthcare
1.5-million-square-foot facility is world's largest project to achieve LEED v4 Healthcare Gold certification
11/5/2021
LA County Addresses Aging Hospital Generators
Deployment of generator-monitoring technology provides real-time alerts to hospitals during power outages
11/3/2021
What Causes Legionella?
Learn why Legionella can be found in a healthcare facility’s water supply
11/2/2021
What Causes Legionella?
Learn why Legionella can be found in a healthcare facility’s water supply
11/2/2021
What Causes Legionella?
Learn why Legionella can be found in a healthcare facility’s water supply
11/2/2021
OSHA To Address Heat-Related Work Risks
Action begins process to consider heat-specific workplace rule for hazardous heat conditions
11/1/2021
Amazon Enters Senior Living Communities
Senior living and healthcare providers can now deploy Alexa to help residents and patients stay better connected and improve care team productivity
11/1/2021
