Sustainability design used moved to the back burner partly because many of the movement’s tenets have now become baseline expectations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Sustainability design used moved to the back burner partly because many of the movement’s tenets have now become baseline expectations. Cost savings, efficiency, and public perception may explain the renewed interest, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
January 21, 2016
Topic Area: Sustainable Operations
IAQ and Infection Mitigation in Aging FacilitiesChallenges can contribute to elevated risks related to patient safety, staff comfort and retention, and heightened regulatory and accreditation scrutiny.
Preventing Pests: Effective Measures in Healthcare FacilitiesHow integrated pest management can protect patient health.
CommuniCare Reports Data Security IncidentCommuniCare is not aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been misused.
What Does Light Daily Cleaning Miss in Patient Rooms?Most environmental services workers still clean as if they are wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
Smart Lighting Overhaul Boosts Efficiency, Diagnostics and Wellness at Bryan HealthCase study: LED upgrade and advanced controls across Bryan Health campuses cut lighting energy use by 57 percent while enhancing patient care and staff productivity.