Environmental Services - November 2018
Tennessee children's hospital designed for homey feel
Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Clinic was designed with forms and materials that suggest a 'home away from home,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/30/2018
Healthcare facility professionals weigh in on impending pharmacy regulations
On December 1, 2019, sweeping changes to hazardous drug handling in hospitals’ pharmacies will be enforced as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 800 rules go into effect
11/30/2018
BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre designed to be 'wood first'
The design reflects Vancouver's wood-first initiative that mandates timber use in buildings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/29/2018
Hospital projects can strengthen neighborhoods
Limited influence blamed on outdated planning strategies and tax laws
11/29/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit enclosure antenna
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for an exit exclosure antenna
11/28/2018
Some fear Congo Ebola outbreak could get much worse
Expert says in many ways it's as if they're stuck at square one
11/26/2018
Georgia senior facility build with indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining and socializing
The Arbor at BridgeMill in Canton includes an expansive terrace, gardens, a fire pit and barbecue area, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
11/26/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exiting from hospital into medical building
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for exiting from hospital into medical building
11/21/2018
Where are Leapfrog's 'F' hospitals?
The Leapfrog Group recently gave 17 hospitals failing grades
11/19/2018
Temporary mobile health clinic for the poor opens in Vatican City
Facility built to serve city's homeless and poor
11/19/2018
Psychiatric care for children designed to be 'pavilion in the park'
Virginia Treatment Center for Children in Richmond uses warm, bright colors and natural light, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/16/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Blanket warmers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for blanket and towel warmers
11/14/2018
Assisted living facility closed due to bed bugs, deaths and theft
The facility has been operating without a licensed administrator since the former administrator had her license suspended
11/8/2018
Healthcare facilities planning upgrades
Seven facilities announced or finished projects in the last weeks of October
11/7/2018
California facility design inspired by coastal landscape
Ventura County Medical Center’s replacement wing adds to a cohesive aesthetic, blending with the existing campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/5/2018
Employer-paid healthcare provider opens first San Francisco location
Crossover Health contracts with employers to provide on-site or local healthcare services for employees
11/5/2018
Walmart parking lot 'town centers' to include health clinics
The centers will also include restaurants, bowling alleys, food trucks, fuel stations and more
11/2/2018
Amazon, Apple opening on-site employee clinics
Some large companies are opening clinics to control their healthcare spending
11/1/2018
Duke University Student Wellness Center gets upgrade
New facility has a more central location and inviting environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/1/2018
N.Y. facility's technology designed to decrease patient stress
Design team looked for ways to create a calming experience
11/1/2018
