Sustainable Operations - March 2022
Hospitals’ Body Cameras Help Fight Workplace Violence
CoxHealth hospitals’ security guards have started to wear body cams to help monitor workplace violence.
3/31/2022
Hospitals’ Body Cameras Help Fight Workplace Violence
CoxHealth hospitals’ security guards have started to wear body cams to help monitor workplace violence.
3/31/2022
Hospitals’ Body Cameras Help Fight Workplace Violence
CoxHealth hospitals’ security guards have started to wear body cams to help monitor workplace violence.
3/31/2022
Why Healthcare Facilities Need to Update Their Software Systems
By not regularly updating software systems, healthcare facilities could be putting their patients at risk.
3/30/2022
The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems
Systems are critical in providing safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff throughout facility.
3/29/2022
The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems
Systems are critical in providing safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff throughout facility.
3/29/2022
Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look
If hygiene procedures are to be effective, a determination needs to be made regarding product efficacy and whether the results are worthwhile.
3/28/2022
Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look
If hygiene procedures are to be effective, a determination needs to be made regarding product efficacy and whether the results are worthwhile.
3/28/2022
Healthcare Facility Infrastructure Changes for the Digital Age
Facility managers are now up to the impossible task of deciding when aging infrastructure needs to be updated, but how does technology play a role?
3/28/2022
OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers
OSHA is developing a standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from workplace exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
3/25/2022
OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers
OSHA is developing a standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from workplace exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
3/25/2022
What Healthcare Facilities Risk When Patient Data Gets Exposed
There has been an uptick of cyberattacks against hospitals and other healthcare facilities, putting patients at risk.
3/24/2022
What Healthcare Facilities Risk When Patient Data Gets Exposed
There has been an uptick of cyberattacks against hospitals and other healthcare facilities, putting patients at risk.
3/24/2022
Firing Over COVID-19 Complaint Triggers U.S. Lawsuit
Whistleblower sues over alleged firing regarding complaint about medical practice's failure to protect employees from COVID-19.
3/24/2022
Rethinking Routine Healthcare Cleaning Practices
Housekeeping managers need to understand the difference between hotel clean and hospital clean.
3/23/2022
How Will Technology Change the Way Healthcare Facilities Operate?
Manufacturers discuss the impacts and challenges of new technology on facilities
3/23/2022
Hospital Earns Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
Aspirus Wausau Hospital earned recognition in the foundation’s third year of the program.
3/22/2022
Cleaning Patient Rooms Once a Day Is Not Enough
Studies have shown that cleaning hospital rooms only once per day is not enough because surfaces can get contaminated more quickly
3/22/2022
VA Recommends Closing Hospitals in System Overhaul
VA system serves about 9 million veterans nationwide through 171 medical facilities and more than 1,000 outpatient care locations.
3/21/2022
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Workplace Violence
Joint Commission revised its workplace violence standards effective Jan. 1, 2022.
3/18/2022
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Workplace Violence
Joint Commission revised its workplace violence standards effective Jan. 1, 2022.
3/18/2022
Strategic Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities must practice continuous emergency preparedness in the face of these more intense natural disasters, but is it practical to always be prepared for every emergency?
3/17/2022
Most Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The ongoing labor shortage has contributed to wards shutting down at several hospitals, but what happens when an entire facility closes?
3/17/2022
Incoming Technology Trends for Healthcare Facilities Management
Technology manufacturers discuss what trends to look out for in the coming years.
3/16/2022
Emergency Preparedness Now a Year-Round Challenge
Threats from hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes require increased attention to healthcare facility resilience.
3/14/2022
Emergency Preparedness Now a Year-Round Challenge
Threats from hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes require increased attention to healthcare facility resilience.
3/14/2022
OSHA Expands COVID-19 Inspections at Healthcare Facilities
OSHA will increase highly focused inspections at healthcare facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients.
3/11/2022
NIST Guide Targets Cybersecurity for Telehealth
The guide aims to help identify risks associated with remote patient monitoring architecture.
3/10/2022
HHS Invests in Healthcare Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources will invest in $250 million to reduce dependency on foreign markets.
3/10/2022
How to Gain Patient Trust with New Technology
New technology aims to improve the quality of patient care, but many patients are wary to try new products without seeing previous results.
3/9/2022
Bat Intrusion Hits Louisiana Medical Center
No patients or staff members were harmed, and affected areas were cleaned and disinfected.
3/9/2022
Bat Intrusion Hits Louisiana Medical Center
No patients or staff members were harmed, and affected areas were cleaned and disinfected.
3/9/2022
Now is the Time to Improve Cybersecurity Protocols
As hospitals and other healthcare facilities invest in new technologies, it is essential that managers stay on top of cybersecurity.
3/8/2022
Now is the Time to Improve Cybersecurity Protocols
As hospitals and other healthcare facilities invest in new technologies, it is essential that managers stay on top of cybersecurity.
3/8/2022
Two Emergency Preparedness Tactics for Healthcare Facilities
Facility managers must ensure buildings and organizations are ready to handle crises while supporting a high level of care.
3/8/2022
Two Emergency Preparedness Tactics for Healthcare Facilities
Facility managers must ensure buildings and organizations are ready to handle crises while supporting a high level of care.
3/8/2022
What Can Hospitals Do To Prevent Workplace Violence?
Reports of violence and harassment have increased in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, but organizations are still looking for the best way to protect staff members and patients.
3/7/2022
What Can Hospitals Do To Prevent Workplace Violence?
Reports of violence and harassment have increased in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, but organizations are still looking for the best way to protect staff members and patients.
3/7/2022
4 Best Practices to Follow for Optimal Elevator Performance
Conducting an elevator audit can help ensure healthcare facility managers that their elevators are operating at peak performance.
3/4/2022
CDC Eases Mask Requirements
As COVID-19 numbers trend downward, the CDC loosens requirements for masks.
3/4/2022
Biden Reforms Aim to Improve Quality and Safety of Senior Care Facilities
President Joe Biden has announced plans to improve the quality of the nation’s nursing homes.
3/3/2022
Wisconsin Passes Law Protecting Healthcare Workers
The legislation makes it a felony to threaten a healthcare worker or their family.
3/3/2022
How Will Technology Change the Healthcare Industry?
With more software and technology being implemented into healthcare facilities, many wonder how the industry will change.
3/2/2022
