Industry News - February 2018
‘Me Generation’ changing senior living expectations
Assisted living communities becoming as much hospitality as healthcare
2/27/2018
Advances in tools expand drain cleaning versatility
Changes have meant greater power and versatility for technicians
2/21/2018
Dealing with a healthcare facility linen hoarding
One of the biggest challenges laundry and linen services in a healthcare facility is linen hoarding
2/21/2018
The important role your facilities team plays in patient care
Beyond first impressions, elements of the physical environment continue to play a critical role in patient satisfaction for the duration of their stay
2/20/2018
Supporting staff during a healthcare facility downsizing
As the healthcare landscape transforms, organizations face reengineering initiatives, restructurings, redundancies and downsizings
2/16/2018
Hospitals cancel surgeries after cracks found in operating room walls
The closure comes just over a week after dust contamination also closed the surgery area
2/16/2018
Hospitals using mobile units, tents to manage flu cases
Units are used to treat patients and free up beds
2/13/2018
Evacuating a hospital in the middle of a wildfire
ASPR interview examines emergency actions during California disaster
2/12/2018
7,000 Winnipeg healthcare workers merge union chapters
The new collective includes workers at longterm care homes, community clinics, the Health Sciences Centre, and Grace, Concordia and Seven Oaks hospitals
2/8/2018
Atlanta hospital opens mobile ER to handle flu overflow
Grady Memorial Hospital ER normally sees 400 patients a day but the number has grown to above 500
2/6/2018
Air filters focused on efficiency
Advances in air filter efficiency and performance standards offer more potential benefits for organizations and occupants.
2/6/2018
Apple app may mean the end of the healthcare facility fax
With iPhone Health app, patients will soon be able to download and view health records on their phones
2/6/2018
