Regulations, Codes & Standards - July 2018
Hospital use wanes as healthcare moves to cheaper settings
The trend underscores a shift across the healthcare industry
7/27/2018
Golfer, Florida university advocates for mobile pediatric hospitals
Partnership is working to raise awareness of the need for mobile pediatric hospitals after natural disasters
7/26/2018
U.S. News changing methodology for Best Hospitals ranking
Analyses includes Medicare claims containing ICD-10 codes
7/25/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Hole in the wall
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a hole in the wall
7/25/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Contiguous facilities used by inpatients
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for contiguous facilities used by inpatients
7/18/2018
Kuwait building billion-dollar Jahra Medical City
The $1.2 billion project features a 1,230-bed hospital
7/18/2018
Healthcare facilities investing in infrastructure
Northwest Medical Center in Margate, Fla., plans a $650-million expansion
7/17/2018
Inova Health System following trend to inpatient behavioral health
Inova Fairfax Hospital to open new inpatient behavioral health unit
7/17/2018
Restraining order issued in Texas hospital explosion
Attorneys say order needed to preserve evidence
7/13/2018
Calif. healthcare district eying new uses for old hospital building
The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District is looking into new uses for the current hospital building once a new hospital opens.
7/12/2018
Designs for senior and assisted living facilities evolving
Population growth has led to facility improvements
7/11/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Alcohol disinfectant wipes
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for alcohol disinfectant wipes
7/11/2018
N.Y. vocational rehab center designed to provide a safe and secure environment
Visions Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired's residential rehabilitation center balances real-world and adapted elements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/10/2018
Design of Vero Beach's Scully-Welsh Cancer Center focuses on area's natural beauty
Facility’s aesthetic needed to focus on what brought patients to the area in the first place – the natural beauty.
7/9/2018
Mass. hospice designed to be uplifting
Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Mass., is a functional and uplifting environment for the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/6/2018
Seven hospital projects valued at $300 million + kick off summer
Six of the seven are in the planning stages
7/5/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Delayed egress locks
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for delayed egress locks
7/5/2018
Tips for healthcare facility managers to stay in compliance with NFPA
A majority of the updates are related to inspections, paperwork regulations and training
7/3/2018
As hospitalizations drops, Delaware health system Beebe cancels tower project
Officials say this is a sign of a changing ideology in healthcare
7/3/2018
Expansive 'health city' planned for Brisbane
Health-focused district is planned around the site of Mater Private Hospital Springfield
7/2/2018