Industry News - October 2019
First Leapfrog ratings of outpatient facilities finds issues
Less than 1 percent of ASCs and 6 percent of HOPDs have implemented an electronic compliance monitoring system for hand hygiene
10/30/2019
Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied
Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe
10/29/2019
Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas
New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital
10/25/2019
Standards and certifications can support sustainable ice melt choices
Third-party certifications for the EPA and Green Seal can help FMs narrow choices down to products that meet specific sustainability criteria
10/24/2019
10 reasons why stainless steel products are the best choice for healthcare design teams and facility managers
Stainless steel products provide many functional and health benefits.
10/22/2019
Delivery drones may be becoming more common for hospitals
Federal regulators may be growing more comfortable with moving medical and commercial drone delivery
10/21/2019
Exploring biggest maintenance challenges healthcare facilities
The focus of the maintenance team should be on creating an environment that continuously supports the best delivery of each of these priorities
10/18/2019
The benefits of patient entertainment systems
Modern patient entertainment systems are a great way of putting patients first
10/17/2019
Virginia VA hospital lost track of $1.8 million of equipment, supplies
They were in an unmarked second-floor storage room and a warehouse basement
10/15/2019
Water efficiency can boost facility resilience
As building owners and facility managers plan and prioritize capital improvements, resilience during extreme weather, power interruptions, and other events has become a priority
10/15/2019
Many healthcare facilities are developing command centers
Examining and tracking tens of millions of data points, pieces of equipment and people is a great challenge, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/8/2019
Facilities department has a role in lean management
Implementing continuous improvement, standardization can benefit maintenance and engineering
10/3/2019
Stem cells destroyed after freezer fails at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Fifty-six patients, some with cancer, lost stem cells
10/1/2019
