Industry News - October 2019
First Leapfrog ratings of outpatient facilities finds issues
Less than 1 percent of ASCs and 6 percent of HOPDs have implemented an electronic compliance monitoring system for hand hygiene
10/30/2019
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Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied
Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe
10/29/2019
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Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas
New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital
10/25/2019
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Standards and certifications can support sustainable ice melt choices
Third-party certifications for the EPA and Green Seal can help FMs narrow choices down to products that meet specific sustainability criteria
10/24/2019
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10 reasons why stainless steel products are the best choice for healthcare design teams and facility managers
Stainless steel products provide many functional and health benefits.
10/22/2019
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Delivery drones may be becoming more common for hospitals
Federal regulators may be growing more comfortable with moving medical and commercial drone delivery
10/21/2019
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Exploring biggest maintenance challenges healthcare facilities
The focus of the maintenance team should be on creating an environment that continuously supports the best delivery of each of these priorities
10/18/2019
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The benefits of patient entertainment systems
Modern patient entertainment systems are a great way of putting patients first
10/17/2019
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Virginia VA hospital lost track of $1.8 million of equipment, supplies
They were in an unmarked second-floor storage room and a warehouse basement
10/15/2019
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Water efficiency can boost facility resilience
As building owners and facility managers plan and prioritize capital improvements, resilience during extreme weather, power interruptions, and other events has become a priority
10/15/2019
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Many healthcare facilities are developing command centers
Examining and tracking tens of millions of data points, pieces of equipment and people is a great challenge, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/8/2019
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Facilities department has a role in lean management
Implementing continuous improvement, standardization can benefit maintenance and engineering
10/3/2019
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Stem cells destroyed after freezer fails at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Fifty-six patients, some with cancer, lost stem cells
10/1/2019
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