Dramatic changes to a physical environment and changes in services and processes call for a readiness strategy before the transition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Dramatic changes to a physical environment of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s West 5th Campus, a mental health facility in Hamilton, Ontario — a new 855,000-square-foot building with 305 single-patient bedrooms — as well as changes in services and processes called for a readiness strategy before the transition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
July 17, 2014
Topic Area: Project Management
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Adams Health Network Falls Victim to Phishing AttackAdams Health Network does not have any evidence that the attacker was seeking patient information.
Ventilation and Filtering for Infection Control Poor IAQ can be deadly in healthcare facilities, so maintaining proper air conditioning and filter systems is key in controlling the spread of infection.
ChristianaCare Opens Aston Campus Neighborhood HospitalThe hospital is expected to care for approximately 15,000 patients each year.