Safety December 2019 - Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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12/27/2019
Vermont operating rooms will remain closed through January because of odors
The University of Vermont Medical Center continues to investigate the cause of mysterious odors
12/23/2019
Creating a healthcare facility emergency plan
Emergency departments must develop disaster preparedness plans that go beyond natural disasters and utility failures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
12/18/2019
Creating genuine privacy where it’s needed most
Acoustic pods address the issue of privacy head on, offering a soundproof solution for sensitive conversations as well as the need for accessible solitude in a public space
12/13/2019
Mystery odor closes Vermont hospital operating rooms again
The oder caused staff to seek medical care
12/13/2019
Quake-resistant hospital to open soon in Turkey
The hospital features 1,800 triple pendulum isolator systems
12/12/2019
Does your fire alarm system need an opgrade or replacement?
Consider age, functionality, control equipment and more when evaluating your fire alarm system for upgrade or replacement
12/11/2019
Healthcare facilities responding as natural disasters get worse
In the wake of a disaster, healthcare facilities can provide vital primary care, whether that’s within the walls of a clinic, in patients’ homes, or in the one place where many of their patients are most likely to show up: an evacuation shelter
12/10/2019
Hospitals prepare to be earthquake-ready
After the Nov. 30 quake in Southcentral Alaska, hospital uses lessons learned for next potential disaster
12/9/2019
Man shouting ‘chemical warfare’ in Conn. ER prompts hazmat response
None of the 35 people evacuated was injured, but three were isolated
12/5/2019
Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities
Start by looking at all possible risks
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
12/4/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Annunciator panels
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annunciator panels
12/3/2019
California hospital creates disaster carts
Two Army Nurse Corps nurses create new carts, classes and protocols
12/3/2019
Critics say safety standards creating institutional feel in hospital psychiatric wards
New suicide prevention requirements took effect on July 1