The Center for Health Design is completing a three-year grant project to develop a proactive risk assessment tool for facility design, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website
The Center for Health Design is completing a three-year grant project to develop a proactive risk assessment tool for facility design, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website. The Safety Risk Assessment Toolkit includes a behavioral health module as well as sections on patient handling, falls, security, hospital acquired infections and medication safety.
February 11, 2015
Topic Area: Safety
Cleanliness Is a Measurable OutcomeBy restoring the distinction between cleaning and cleanliness, managers and staffs can better protect patients from environmental pathogens.
Workplace Safety and the Role of Access ControlWorkplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology.
Henry Ford Hospital Celebrates Construction Milestone for Expansion ProjectCrews from BTD, a joint venture created by Barton Malow, Turner Construction and Dixon Construction, are on track to complete the hospital in 2029.
How EVS Leaders Can Support Staff for Better CleaningEnvironmental services is one of the most important departments in healthcare facilities, but it can be a difficult one to manage.
Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural CareTraditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.