Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The facilities are built to withstand 130 mph winds, built on elevated sites with sacrificial first floors.
October 14, 2015
Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities
Barriers to Infection: Rethinking Mattress CleaningLaundering removable bed barriers provides a more effective, consistent and safer method for eliminating harmful bacteria compared to manual cleaning.
Over 1 Million Individuals Affected in Community Health Center Data BreachNo evidence of data misuse has been found so far.
Prospect Medical Holdings to Sell Crozer Health to Non-Profit ConsortiumThe sale includes Crozer Health’s operating assets, including all hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and physician offices.
The Top States for Pest InfestationsHealthcare facilities are among the most popular locations for pest infestations.
Ground Broken on Wichita Biomedical Campus ProjectThe $172.5-million, eight-story, 350,000-square-foot building is expected to open in 2027.