Sustainable Operations - August 2013

WHO hand hygiene strategy feasible and sustainable

Two-year study showed marked improvement at multiple sites around the world

8/30/2013



Federal News Radio interview focuses on healthcare quality improvement through IT

Discussion offers practical ways to improve outcomes and reduce costs

8/29/2013



Focus on patient's role in hospital safety

Encouraging assertiveness can diminish risk in an effective safety culture

8/29/2013



Rockford hospitals lauded for storm readiness

Three hospitals and 48 public schools recognized by The National Weather Service

8/29/2013



Pennsylvania health system's plant upgrade saves millions in energy costs

Installation of combined heat and power (CHP) system can benefit environment as well as help bring down healthcare costs

8/28/2013



Free decontamination self-assessment offered

Hospitals can download free tool to evaluate their own procedures

8/28/2013



Sweeping changes: Hospitals focus on cleaning services

Janitors are on the front lines of crucial infection control

8/28/2013



Doctors in Dubai will soon prescribe (Android) tablets

Hospital patients will have technology at their fingertips

8/28/2013



High-tech hospital room monitors more than entertainment

Patients can order meals, talk to nurses nurses and view X-rays

8/27/2013



AAMI releases free wireless information resource

Compilation of articles can help avoid mistakes when introducing wireless technologies into healthcare facilities

8/27/2013



Hospital disaster preparation evolves

Emergency preparedness grants fuel activity after Hurricane Sandy and Boston bombings

8/27/2013



Floor-care primer: Starting at the bottom

Tips for care and repair of four major commercial flooring categories

8/27/2013



High-tech equipment used to reduce infant abductions

Ankle-band transmitters help Virginia hospital staff keep babies safe

8/26/2013



Infection prevention techniques that work

Planning, vigilance, isolation, thorough cleaning help hospital keep HAI in check

8/26/2013



New Jersey utility helping area hospitals save energy

Upfront funding makes upgrades possible for cash-strapped facilities

8/26/2013



Hospital dining room rehab tastes immediate success

Brooklyn Hospital Center's emphasis on fresh and healthy food stations boosts traffic 14 percent

8/26/2013





Foundation awards grant to study hospital patient falls

Researchers will try to identify design elements that may contribute to mishaps.

8/23/2013



Survey says: Cleaning industry is cautiously optimistic

P&G Professional poll includes more than 400 cleaning professionals from healthcare, food service, commercial and hospitality sectors.

8/23/2013



Survey says: Cleaning industry is cautiously optimistic

P&G Professional poll includes more than 400 cleaning professionals from healthcare, food service, commercial and hospitality sectors.

8/23/2013



Real-time location services can save time and improve care

Cost-effective technologies can help in emergencies situations as well as efficient equipment scheduling.

8/23/2013



More signs are not always right direction in wayfinding

Color, texture and simple language can ease patient journey through medical facility.

8/23/2013



Whose responsibility is hospital safety?

When it comes to hospital safety, experts say patients should question cleanliness to prevent infections.

8/22/2013



Wireless body area networks open up health care and consumer possibilities

BANs have transformed patient monitoring and offer opportunities for athletics and person fitness.

8/22/2013



Registries helped track infections in health care facilities

Regional patient registries may be useful in tracking the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections between health care facilities.

8/22/2013



Grant helped Alabama hospital realize five-figure annual energy savings

Providence Hospital reduced annual energy consumption by 15% with energy efficient LED fixtures

8/21/2013



Infections may be getting two surprise foes

Research suggests that copper surfaces and cold plasma could be weapons against bacteria

8/21/2013



Report helps facilities departments speak finance

Report provides healthcare facilities departments with benchmarking tools to help them communicate effectively with finance-focused senior management.

8/21/2013



Location may trump numbers for hand rub dispenser effectiveness

According to a study in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, at a certain point increasing the number of hand rub dispensers is less important than their location in encouraging use.

8/20/2013



HHS says photocopiers should be part of data security review

As part of the announcement that Affinity will pay a more than $1.2 settlement for a breach of security, The Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights says that healthcare organizations need to consider photocopy machines when examining their data security.

8/20/2013



Hospitals building coalitions to ensure business continuity

Hospitals are forming coalitions to respond collaboratively to disasters, partly because federal funding is linked to joint efforts to deliver effective health care during an emergency.

8/20/2013



Paris hospital deploys outdoor wayfinding kiosks

A Paris hospital has installed 20 full- and semi-outdoor wayfinding kiosks to enhance visitors' experience and reduce the need for staff to direct wandering visitors.

8/19/2013



New Jersey legislator pushes medical waste legislation

A New Jersey legislator pushes medical waste legislation after syringes washed up on Island Beach State Park earlier this month.

8/19/2013



Case study: The role of environmental hygiene in lowering hospital infections

A new case study examines the role of improved environmental hygiene in lowering infections and raising HCAHPS Scores at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Ill., near Chicago.

 Communication with patients also plays a role.

8/19/2013



NFPA drops new emergency power requirement

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has dropped a requirement for adding an indicator light on each receptacle on emergency power.

8/16/2013



Testing fire alarms is critical part of installation

Testing to ensure newly installed fire alarm systems are working correctly is a critical part of the installation process.

8/13/2013



Boston bombing tests area hospital's disaster response plans

The Boston Marathon bombings tested the disaster response plans of the Boston Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as other local hospitals.

8/11/2013



Ultrasound accepted for fire system pipe testing

There is more than one method to comply with NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems' internal pipe testing requirements.

8/9/2013



Mass notification systems can aid overall hospital communications

Healthcare organizations are increasingly using mass notification systems, originally intended for emergency situations, for other critical communications.

8/6/2013



Healthcare facilities employ varied tactics for better acoustics, noise control

Healthcare facilities have begun to focus more on privacy, noise control and acoustics not only to meet HIPPA mandates for patient confidentiality, but also to increase patient satisfaction.

8/5/2013



Free webcast offers cleaning best practices for infection control

"Infection Control: Breaking the Chain of Infection," will provide an in-depth understanding of universal practices and methods in combating the spread of infection in a variety of settings.

8/2/2013



 
 
 


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