Focus: Infection Control

Technology's impact on hospital hygiene is growing

New survey says modernized healthcare equipment can have a significant impact


Technology's impact on hospital hygiene is growing, according to an article on the McKnights website. A new survey says modernized healthcare equipment can have a significant impact.

Many healthcare institutions are implementing Internet of Things (IoT) innovations to help better manage environmental services functions.

The technology collects data and combines it to improve efficiencies.

For instance, UC Irvine Health, Stanford Medical Center and Augusta Medical Center have installed sensor-equipped dispensers in healthcare facility restrooms that process data regarding supply levels to keep staff informed on refill needs for items like  paper towels, hand soap and hand sanitizer.

The system also monitors traffic to each dispenser location.

Read the article.

 

 



January 19, 2017


Topic Area: Environmental Services


Recent Posts

Alleged Ransomware Administrator Extradited from South Korea

The Phobos ransomware has been used globally to target over 1,000 organizations, including healthcare.


Design Plans Unveiled for New Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital

The new hospital will be a 14-floor, 737,000 square-foot facility in Billings, Montana.


Ground Broken on New Pediatric Health Campus in Dallas

The new campus will replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas.


Pre-Construction Strategies for Successful Facilities Projects

Savvy decisions can help facilities meet long-term goals by creating consistency and eliminating waste.


Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts

Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.