HVAC - July 2022
Tackling the Environment of Care Compliance Challenge
70 percent of the top 10 cited Joint Commission standards in 2021 consisted of EOC and life safety deficiencies.
7/29/2022
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Healthcare Merger and Acquisitions Down in 2022’s Second Quarter
Healthcare merger and acquisition deal value totals showed quarterly declines.
7/29/2022
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IoT Poised to Disrupt Healthcare Industry
Internet of Things will be a game changer for the healthcare industry in the coming decade.
7/29/2022
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UV Disinfection Technology Gets Boost
Ultraviolet technology is moving to center stage of efforts to improve its performance and reliability.
7/28/2022
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UV Disinfection Technology Gets Boost
Ultraviolet technology is moving to center stage of efforts to improve its performance and reliability.
7/28/2022
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Healthcare Supply Chain Needs Technology Upgrades
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, healthcare executives have committed to bringing greater levels of automation and digitization to their supply chains.
7/27/2022
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Healthcare Supply Chain Needs Technology Upgrades
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, healthcare executives have committed to bringing greater levels of automation and digitization to their supply chains.
7/27/2022
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Assisted Living Workforce Crisis Getting Worse
Nearly one-half of assisted living providers are concerned they might have to close their facilities if workforce challenges persist
7/27/2022
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COVID’s Influence On Senior Care Design Trends
Facility spaces need to incorporate technology and a sense of community.
7/26/2022
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Lessons Hospitals Learned from COVID-19
Healthcare Association of New York State identified underlying system and process causes and contributing factors that resulted in an overwhelmed healthcare delivery system.
7/26/2022
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Lessons Hospitals Learned from COVID-19
Healthcare Association of New York State identified underlying system and process causes and contributing factors that resulted in an overwhelmed healthcare delivery system.
7/26/2022
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Black Nursing Home Residents Transferred to Hospitals More Often
A study by the University of Missouri found that repeat transfers are high for Black nursing home residents and those under 65.
7/26/2022
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Black Nursing Home Residents Transferred to Hospitals More Often
A study by the University of Missouri found that repeat transfers are high for Black nursing home residents and those under 65.
7/26/2022
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Monkeypox Transmission in Healthcare Setting is Low
Transmission to healthcare personnel in endemic settings is well described, but to date it appears to be rare in well-resourced settings, according to the researchers.
7/25/2022
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Green Seal to Prohibit PFAS In All Green Seal Cleaning Products
Green Seal’s updated cleaning and personal care product standards now prohibit all approximately 12,000 chemicals in this class.
7/25/2022
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4 Investments All Senior Care Facilities Should Make
Survey reveals substantial barriers to adequately care and house seniors.
7/25/2022
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CDC: Pandemic Hurt U.S. Antimicrobial Resistance
A CDC report concludes threat of antimicrobial-resistant infections is not only still present but has gotten worse.
7/22/2022
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CDC: Pandemic Hurt U.S. Antimicrobial Resistance
A CDC report concludes threat of antimicrobial-resistant infections is not only still present but has gotten worse.
7/22/2022
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Overlake Medical Center Installs VITEC IPTV System, Sees Results
The VITEC IPTV solution has made it simple for Overlake to provide patients and staff with managed access to different categories of content.
7/22/2022
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Rules and Regulations Doors and Hardware Must Follow
Doors and hardware manufacturers discuss what requirements they follow to be more accessible.
7/21/2022
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Rules and Regulations Doors and Hardware Must Follow
Doors and hardware manufacturers discuss what requirements they follow to be more accessible.
7/21/2022
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COVID Forces Companies to Reconsider Leasing Vs Owning Buildings
More companies are considering leasing new properties in the future as COVID makes an impact on real estate.
7/21/2022
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Healthcare Facilities Require Collaboration within the Supply Chain
Healthcare supply chains have been placed under enormous pressure as the COVID-19 continues to evolve into new variants.
7/20/2022
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Top Areas to Keep Clean in Senior Care Facilities
Proper training on cleaning high-touch surfaces proves to be essential for senior care facilities.
7/19/2022
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Top Areas to Keep Clean in Senior Care Facilities
Proper training on cleaning high-touch surfaces proves to be essential for senior care facilities.
7/19/2022
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Strategies and Technologies for Safeguarding Healthcare Facilities
Safety and security incidents might not be fully preventable, but managers can adopt many strategies and technologies that will keep patients, guests and staff more secure.
7/19/2022
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Strategies and Technologies for Safeguarding Healthcare Facilities
Safety and security incidents might not be fully preventable, but managers can adopt many strategies and technologies that will keep patients, guests and staff more secure.
7/19/2022
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Lessons from the Custodial Frontlines
Despite the relative simplicity of infection prevention principles, achieving the goal is not easy.
7/18/2022
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Get Remix’d at NFMT in Las Vegas
NFMT Remix makes its long-awaited return to Las Vegas, November 2-3, 2022 at the Paris Las Vegas Resort Conference Center.
7/18/2022
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CMS Releases Proposed Conditions for Rural Emergency Hospital Designation
The goal for the proposed Rural Emergency Hospital rule is to establish Conditions of Participation to ensure the health and safety of patients who will receive these services.
7/15/2022
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ASHE Recognizes Sustainable Hospitals
ASHE will recognize these facilities at its Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition.
7/15/2022
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Healthcare Facilities Compliance: What Lies Ahead
Facilities managers involved in compliance face a range of new and expanded regulations and standards.
7/14/2022
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Security Systems First Begin with Doors and Hardware
Facilities are looking to revamp their safety measures with secure doors.
7/14/2022
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Medical Groups Condemn SCOTUS Over EPA Ruling
The American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics expressed their disappointment in the most recent sustainability ruling.
7/13/2022
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Medical Groups Condemn SCOTUS Over EPA Ruling
The American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics expressed their disappointment in the most recent sustainability ruling.
7/13/2022
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Joint Commission Joins Decarbonization Effort
Commission has pledged to reduce its emissions by a minimum of 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
7/13/2022
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CMS Issues Guidance on Long-Term Care Compliance
The guidance aims to support the implementation of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Requirements for Participation that were published in 2016.
7/12/2022
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Healthcare Facilities Compliance: Expanding Challenges
Facilities managers responsible for compliance face expanded regulations and standards and must work with systems and resources upended by the pandemic.
7/11/2022
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Philadelphia Nursing Home to Close by Year End
The 402-bed long-term care nursing facility will help relocate residents to new living situations by the end of October.
7/11/2022
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OSHA Extends COVID-19 Program for Healthcare Facilities
Rise in hospitalizations reinforces the need to continue prioritizing inspections at hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
7/8/2022
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What Facilities Managers Risk When They Choose the Wrong Doors and Hardware
Doors and hardware are one of the things that keep healthcare facilities most safe.
7/7/2022
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Senators Reject Plan to Overhaul VA Hospitals
Senators say they would not proceed with nominees to serve on the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission.
7/6/2022
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Prioritizing Facility Needs: Fundamental Strategies
To meet infrastructure needs, managers need to focus on critical areas to address and identify potential strategies to help facilities prepare for emergencies.
7/6/2022
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Senior Care Facilities to Provide Safer Environment for Residents
Senior care facilities are addressing four main areas of safety concerns in order to better protect residents.
7/5/2022
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Safety of Patients and Data Depends on Cybersecurity Protocols
Ensuring the safety of patients and residents starts at the technological level.
7/5/2022
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Safety of Patients and Data Depends on Cybersecurity Protocols
Ensuring the safety of patients and residents starts at the technological level.
7/5/2022
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Safety of Patients and Data Depends on Cybersecurity Protocols
Ensuring the safety of patients and residents starts at the technological level.
7/5/2022
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Red Fish Healing Center Supports Dual Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Through Calming Environment
Red Fish Healing Center is setting a new standard for mental health treatment and recovery.
7/1/2022
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