Sustainable Operations - May 2022
Independent Living Communities Offers Residents Luxury Amenities
Waterman Village also features high-end fitness facilities, luxurious new homes and weekly social activities.
5/31/2022
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Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan
Hospitals face a series of risks when unwanted pests get into their facility.
5/31/2022
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Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan
Hospitals face a series of risks when unwanted pests get into their facility.
5/31/2022
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GAO Cites Concerns About OSHA’s Pandemic Performance
Report says OSHA must closely scrutinize itself to ensure future actions protect workers.
5/27/2022
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VA Issues Three COVID-19 Protocol Levels at Facilities
Levels align with CDC community transmission levels designed for use by healthcare facilities
5/26/2022
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ARHS and UNC Health Board of Directors Form Long-Term Management Services
Through the agreement, the two organizations will expand local healthcare services and improve access to resources for patients.
5/26/2022
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Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic
Wayfinding has proven essential to help patients, staff and visitors navigate hospitals.
5/26/2022
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Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic
Wayfinding has proven essential to help patients, staff and visitors navigate hospitals.
5/26/2022
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How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.
5/25/2022
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How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.
5/25/2022
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How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.
5/25/2022
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Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health Explore Possible Merger
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore affiliation options.
5/25/2022
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Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospitals can’t shutter operations during renovations, so it is up to construction crews to ensure their work doesn’t harm patients.
5/25/2022
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Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospitals can’t shutter operations during renovations, so it is up to construction crews to ensure their work doesn’t harm patients.
5/25/2022
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Top 10 Diverse Hospitals and Health Systems Unveiled
DiversityInc reveals the top 10 diverse hospitals and health systems.
5/24/2022
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U.S. Access Board Seeks Input on Medical Diagnostic Equipment
The guidance will help ensure equipment can be adjusted to accommodate the broadest range of users.
5/24/2022
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Centura Health Acquires Two Hospitals
Both hospitals will become a part of the Catholic ministries with CommonSpirit Health.
5/24/2022
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Elevating the Patient Experience with Creative Valet Parking Services
Valet services go well beyond simply parking cars.
5/23/2022
4 Ways Healthcare Facilities Can Scale Back on Water Usage
A Servicon report suggests four ways for healthcare facilities to become more sustainable.
5/23/2022
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Strategic Planning for Healthcare Workers’ Safety and Health
The COVID-19 pandemic and recent climate change and weather-related events have reinforced the importance of ensuring patient and staff safety.
5/20/2022
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Nichlaus Children’s Hospital Unveils First Wayfinding App
The first of its kind app provides visitor and patients with turn-by-turn navigation around the hospital’s campus.
5/20/2022
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How Flooring Impacts Healthcare Facilities
Poor design decisions and improper cleaning can increase risk of falls and infections.
5/19/2022
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How Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for Emergencies
Scott Cormier discusses how facility managers can weather the next storm.
5/18/2022
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Parking Management Proves Critical for Public Health
Facility managers can take several critical steps that will make parking safer and protect hospital staff, patients and visitors
5/18/2022
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How Healthcare Facilities Can Best Protect Their Assets
Daniel Loo of Rimkus Consulting Group's Safety and Security Practice advises how healthcare facilities can better serve their operations.
5/17/2022
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How Healthcare Facilities Can Best Protect Their Assets
Daniel Loo of Rimkus Consulting Group's Safety and Security Practice advises how healthcare facilities can better serve their operations.
5/17/2022
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Why and Where Do Healthcare Facilities Need to Disinfect?
When deciding where to disinfect, environmental services managers must consider guidelines established by OSHA, the CDC and state and local regulatory agencies.
5/16/2022
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New Study Shows Vendor Management Systems Improve Healthcare Facilities’ Ecosystems
Vendor Management Systems help maintain staffing, allowing for more informed hiring decisions within healthcare facilities.
5/16/2022
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5 Must-Read Books on Healthcare Facilities Management
These books on healthcare facilities management help provide tools that are necessary to be successful within the industry.
5/13/2022
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The Great Resignation: More Employees Plan to Quit in 2022
High levels of burnout and lack of flexibility are driving employees to quit.
5/12/2022
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Healthcare Facility Upgrade Spotlights Staffing Resource
Facility renovation at California Institution for Men also provided incarcerated persons with hands-on training.
5/11/2022
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Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs
Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one hospital acquired infection.
5/10/2022
Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs
Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one hospital acquired infection.
5/10/2022
Independent Living Expected to Expand
From fluctuating COVID measures to protecting and retaining workers, senior care facilities have continued to wrestle with a range of challenges.
5/9/2022
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Staff Burnout is Now a Major Concern Within Healthcare Facilities
Manual tasks, staffing shortages and lack of technology are contributing to feelings of burnout within the healthcare industry.
5/9/2022
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Better Buildings Spotlights Healthcare Facilities Sustainability
Healthcare sector partners represent 495 million square feet of space, collectively saving $310 million since 2011.
5/6/2022
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Hundreds of Senior Care Facilities are Projected to Close in 2022
Lack of funding and ongoing staff burnout is playing a role into why many senior care facilities may close down by the end of the year.
5/5/2022
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VA Continues Rollout of New EHR to Protect Data
Ohio debut marks third rollout in effort to replace 30-year-old software that tracks and stores patient data.
5/5/2022
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Steward Health Care Acquires Fifth Facility in Arizona
Steward Health Care acquired Abrazo Mesa Hospital.
5/4/2022
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Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces
Diarrheal illnesses are among most frequent healthcare-acquired infections in long-term care facilities
5/3/2022
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Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces
Diarrheal illnesses are among most frequent healthcare-acquired infections in long-term care facilities
5/3/2022
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Long Beach Medical Center Ranks 94 on World’s Best Hospitals 2022 List
The healthcare facility is ranked 94 out of more than 400 hospitals in the United States.
5/2/2022
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How Self-Distribution Can Cut Supply Chain Costs in Healthcare
Managers who build their own distribution operations and diversify supply chains can reduce costs and optimize efficiency
5/2/2022
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