Sustainable Operations - April 2013
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital embraces community with design for all
Dedicating 75 percent of the first floor to public use and integrating with the Boston HarborWalk, the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, incorporates inclusive design into every aspect of the facility.
4/24/2013
Survey: Hospital spending on facilities, IT likely to increase over next 5 years
Increasing investments in IT and facilities are among the top three growth areas in hospital spending over the next five years, an L.E.K. Consulting study says.
4/19/2013
New Joplin hospital chooses brick construction for tornado resistance
Mercy Hospital Joplin will use clay brick exteriors, known for their tornado-resistant attributes, in the construction of the new hospital.
4/18/2013
Webcast to examine increasing mergers and acquisitions in healthcare
Those involved in the long-term strategic planning for healthcare facilities may benefit from an upcoming webcast examining the increasing trend of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
4/10/2013
Can design and operations aid better hand hygiene in healthcare facilities?
Key among HAI preventative measures is the seemingly simple act of healthcare practitioners washing their hands, and some of the cited obstacles to the task may have design or operations solutions.
4/8/2013
EPA announces changes to Design for Environment program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced several changes to its Design for the Environment Program (DfE) for labeling cleaning products.
4/8/2013
Joint Commission revamps Long Term Care Accreditation program, offers new certification
Beginning July 1, The Joint Commission will offer the Nursing Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program, with a new Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Certification option.
4/5/2013
Walgreen clinics expand services to treat chronic illnesses
Walgreen clinics will be expanding patient care to include the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure.
4/5/2013
Joint Commission offers Primary Care Medical Home certification to hospitals
The Joint Commission now offers Voluntary Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) certification for hospitals and critical access hospitals.
4/4/2013
Center for Health Design offers series of design trend workshops
The Center for Health Design is offering a series of four workshops on strategic design trends in healthcare.
4/4/2013
Report offers tips for increasing healthcare market share with new locations
A recent report offers advice to healthcare providers seeking to expand services outside the hospital campus.
4/3/2013
OSHA fines medical practice for failure to protect against bloodborne pathogens
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Orange Medical Care P.C. in Newburgh, N.Y., with fines totaling $44,800 for failing to protect its workers adequately against potential bloodborne pathogen hazards.
4/2/2013
Open, indoor water features could be prohibited in new healthcare facilities
Open, indoor water features could be prohibited in new healthcare facilities due to risks associated with waterborne pathogens.
4/2/2013
Behavioral healthcare sector sees increase in construction, renovation
Anticipating an increase in patients in 2014 due to greater access to health insurance, behavioral health facility renovations and new construction are gaining speed.
4/1/2013