Environmental Services - September 2021
Forum Targets Healthcare-Higher Education Synergy
Topics included green revolving funds and financing, renewables procurement, goal setting and collaboration on energy efficiency, and building operations during the pandemic
9/30/2021
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Healthcare Compliance Target of CBRE Offering
Tools cover employee evaluation and assessment, training and certifications, and benchmarking, analytics and reporting
9/30/2021
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Ransomware Linked to Higher Patient Mortality: Survey
COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in less confidence among providers in mitigating risks posed by ransomware
9/29/2021
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Healthcare Facilities Top List of UV Applications: Survey
Eighty-one percent of respondents are concerned about UV disinfection safety
9/28/2021
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CDC To Invest $2.1 Billion in Infection Prevention in Healthcare Facilities
Funds will help facilities prevent infections more effectively and support rapid response to detect and contain infectious organisms
9/28/2021
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Overhead Ventilation Is IAQ Culprit: Study
When overhead vents supply heated air, occupants might be exposed to respiratory aerosols more than if same room were well-mixed
9/27/2021
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Remote Monitoring Important, But Few Facilities Capable of Doing It
Healthcare facility managers plan to invest in remote monitoring and smart buildings in the next year
9/24/2021
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NEMA Offers Motors and Generators Standard for Free
Standard provides guidance for motor manufacturers, state and local codes, repair shops, contractors, facilities managers and original equipment manufacturers
9/23/2021
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Case Study: Intercom System Improves Visitor and Patient Experience
Communication system also provides video monitoring of suspicious activity
9/22/2021
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Keeping Patients Safe From Harm: Enacting and Sustaining a Ligature Risk Assessment
Many facility-related products in hospital rooms can pose a risk to patients
9/20/2021
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New UL Resources Target Fire Safety
Software tracks and manages certification, testing schedules, professional competencies and other activities across single buildings or whole portfolios
9/20/2021
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New Cleaning Approach Reduces HAIs by 65 Percent
Minnesota hospital uses technology and teamwork to minimize hospital-acquired infections
9/17/2021
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COVID-19 Challenges Hospital’s HVAC Operations
Department focuses on UVC technology, air filtration to create healthy indoor environments
9/17/2021
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Minimizing Mold Growth: The Value of Preventive Maintenance
Healthcare facility managers need to take the necessary precautions to prevent patients from acquiring fungal infections
9/16/2021
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California Warns Healthcare Facilities on Cybercrime
Attorney general urges providers to take proactive steps to protect against cybersecurity threats
9/16/2021
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DOE Resources Support Codes To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Facilities rely on robust energy codes to enhance resilience and mitigate impacts of climate change
9/16/2021
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Carpets Cannot Be Disinfected
They can be cleaned and sanitized and here’s how to do it in 3 steps
9/15/2021
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EPA Webinar Targets IPM in Healthcare Facilities
Integrated pest management is a science-based decision-making framework that emphasizes pest prevention and least-toxic control measures
9/15/2021
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Biden’s COVID-19 Mandates Target Vaccinations in Healthcare Facilities
Mandate covers healthcare settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, including hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, and home health agencies
9/14/2021
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Preparedness Resource Targets Power Generation
Free, downloadable resource provides in-depth look at propane’s capabilities as a resilient energy source in healthcare facilities
9/14/2021
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ASHRAE Updates Ventilation Standard for Healthcare Facilities
Changes include expanded requirements to allow airborne infectious isolation room exhaust discharge to general exhaust under certain conditions
9/13/2021
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White Paper Targets Advanced Recycling in Healthcare
Healthcare industry has recognized that the environmental footprint from widespread use of plastics, especially packaging, is significant
9/13/2021
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Prevent Infections Rather Than Have To Cure Them
Hospitals need to give greater attention and budget to preventing healthcare acquired infections
9/10/2021
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Long-Term Care Facility Reduces Carbon Footprint With No Upfront Costs
Case Study: Crown Point Health Suites upgraded lighting to LED fixtures and added HVAC sensors
9/10/2021
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Hurricane, Wildfires Making Resilience a Top Priority for Facilities
Recent report suggests catastrophic climate change is imminent unless huge greenhouse gas reductions succeed
9/8/2021
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Biden Pushes To Curtail Emissions from Healthcare Facilities
New office will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions and provide greener, more environmentally friendly medical care
9/8/2021
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Pandemic Tensions Fueling Rise in Healthcare Workplace Violence
Workers and health care officials say incidents of violence against staff have been rising in number and intensity
9/3/2021
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Hospitals Assess Damage as Ida Moves Inland
Worst damage was at Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, where roof was damaged and section above an elevator blew out, rendering elevator unusable
9/2/2021
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Pandemic, Hurricane Test Resilience of Gulf Coast Hospitals
Hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama implement response plans for twin emergencies
9/1/2021
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Pandemic Drives Healthcare Technology Trends
COVID-19 pandemic forcing healthcare systems to adopt new technology and processes to deal with evolving challenges
9/1/2021
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