Maintenance and Operations June 2016 - Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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6/28/2016
Healthcare facility retrofits deliver bottom-line benefits
Project challenges amplified by the need to protect the health and safety of patients
6/27/2016
Hospital constantly updates disaster-response plans
Indiana healthcare facility is becoming a verified level 3 trauma center
6/20/2016
Plumbing systems should be simple and reliable
Know the requirements and technical challenges of the healthcare facility plumbing system
6/17/2016
Healthcare furniture getting techie
Some new products can monitor patients, facilitate maintenance
6/17/2016
Patient warming methods/equipment tested
Forced air, heat reflective technology and warmed cotton blankets were compared
6/16/2016
Rethinking women’s healthcare facilities
The differences between men and women go beyond reproductive roles
6/14/2016
Many hospitals are banning flowers, balloons and stuffed animals
Some gifts are no longer welcome in many hospitals working to reduce the risks of infection and allergic reactions
6/14/2016
Connecticut hospital uses a rooftop garden, local farming to boost patient satisfaction
New Milford Hospital champions food as preventive medicine
Case study
6/13/2016
Eye care clinic's ultraviolet light systems prevent hospital acquired infections; promote IAQ
UV surface disinfection in St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute's surgery rooms and HVAC systems protect patients from infection during eye operations
6/9/2016
ICU noise levels can exceed standards
A new study shows that noise in the intensive care unit can go well above recommended levels
6/8/2016
Water restrictions, testing for legionella continue at N.Y. healthcare facility
Engineered filters on all shower heads, bottled water and bagged ice are being used
6/6/2016
Hospitals with the quietest patient rooms
Data tracks HCAHPS surveys from July 2014 through June 2015
White paper
6/2/2016
White paper addresses healthcare facility cost-shifting
Three factors are impacting current state of healthcare services delivery