Industry News - April 2016
Non-emergency patients steered away from Dubai hospital’s new ER
Patients are encouraged to use non-emergency healthcare facilities for minor conditions
4/29/2016
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Patient meals declared a safety issue at N.Z. hospital
Poor quality of patient meals has become a staff safety issue in mental health wards
4/29/2016
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Going tobacco free can be hard for healthcare facilities
Enforcing a tobacco-free policy that prohibits people from using tobacco in healthcare facilities and on campus grounds can be complicated
4/28/2016
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New air balance manual includes chapter on testing, balancing healthcare facilities
The manual details the minimum standards for total system balance, assists design professionals in achieving design intent and ensures that proper methods and procedures are followed
4/25/2016
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Factors to consider when choosing a venue for healthcare training
Infographic describes seven factors to consider when choosing a venue for healthcare training
4/25/2016
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Guide focuses on how hospital's physical environment can impact patient experience
American Society for Healthcare Engineering develops report to educate hospital leaders on ways to improve HCAHPS scores
4/21/2016
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Monetizing outpatient facility holdings
Hospitals and healthcare systems are reconsidering the value of their real estate
4/20/2016
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Va. VA medical center told to improve cleanliness, training
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond should improve in various areas, according to VA inspector
4/19/2016
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Hospital's new food service hitting snags
Brantford General Hospital started a new method of heating and serving meals to patients
4/18/2016
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Benefits of partnering with suppliers
Benefits are lost when healthcare facility leaders and vendors don't develop the customer relationship into a partnership
4/14/2016
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A strategy for proper exchange carts usage
It is unsafe to return unused linens on exchange carts from the hospital to the laundry plant
4/13/2016
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"Cleaning' hospital food
Stanford Health Care menu features items you'd expect from a high-end restaurant
4/12/2016
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Evaluating the value proposition of project vendors
A vendor management system can provide clear scope definition, contractual rights, a cost structure, a payment mechanism and a dispute resolution process
4/11/2016
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Waiver and equivalency confusion
There are often questions about the process to submit waiver and equivalency requests
4/8/2016
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OR/procedure room cleaning checklists available
Researchers found only 25 percent of OR surfaces targeted in a study had been cleaned thoroughly
4/8/2016
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All areas of healthcare facilities need air purification
Waiting rooms and restrooms don’t always receive the same level of attention as patient and operating rooms
4/5/2016
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Waiting room signage keeps families informed
Electronic medical records system can help to keep those in the waiting room informed and occupied
4/5/2016
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Hospital cafeteria upgrades focus on health, improved experience
Hospital kitchens hiring away restaurant chefs
4/1/2016
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Modesto hospital disinfects rooms with robotic housekeeper
‘Germinator’ eliminates superbugs on surfaces
4/1/2016
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