Industry News - July 2014
Mice, filth alleged at New Jersey facility
Broken furniture, moldy mattresses and cigarette burns on floors and walls cited by former employee
7/31/2014
Hawaiian facility to shift beds from long-term to acute care
Hilo Medical Center wants to increase its acute medical care beds to 20 and eliminate 20 of its skilled nursing facility beds
7/31/2014
Healthcare industry urged to address climate change
The healthcare industry could experience a "surge" from people without the means to move in response to increased temperatures
7/29/2014
Smart building automation systems can add intelligence, efficiency
Healthcare facilities differ from other buildings making them challenging and demanding places to install and manage a BAS
7/29/2014
Systems engineering called crucial to transforming healthcare delivery
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urged to transform healthcare nationally by engineering a 'robust' health information infrastructure
7/29/2014
Facility backup power requires correct connectivity
A careful assessment helps hospitals ensure outage protection
7/28/2014
ASHRAE, IAQA agree to join forces
Indoor Air Quality Association will become a part of ASHRAE while maintaining its own brand and board of directors
7/25/2014
Savannah hospital unveils $1 million kitchen
Memorial University Medical Center cafe has new furnishings, lighting, flooring and millwork
7/23/2014
Carnival Cruises launches in-house medical facility
Miami-based Carnival employees can get their non-emergency medical needs taken care of at the office
7/22/2014
Joint Commission PFI list rules changed
The changes align the Joint Commission's survey process with the requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7/22/2014
More than $637 million in maintenance deferred for Alberta health facilities
The deferred costs make up three percent of the total value of health facilities in Alberta
7/22/2014
Hospital bans showers after legionella bacteria is found
Leicester General Hospital says boiled drinking water is being provided and hand-wash basins and toilets remained safer to use
7/21/2014
White paper on healthcare laundry cooperatives available
White paper offers an overview of laundry options available to healthcare providers, including laundry cooperatives
7/21/2014
Saskatchewan care home 'held together with duct tape'
Aging Pioneer Village in Regina falling apart, according to report
7/18/2014
Waste-treating autoclaves getting more efficient
The technology has been around for awhile, but vendors are still adding features to waste-treating autoclaves to make them safer and more efficient
7/18/2014
Workplace clinic system may expand into Wisconsin
On-site workplace health clinics have been called critical to the shift toward preventive care
7/17/2014
Report says University of Chicago has too many beds
U of C Medicine's $124 million plan to shuffle beds at two facilities is in question as regulators say the hospital already has more capacity than is justified under state standards
7/15/2014
'Quiet Kits' can change patient experience
Packages containing ear plugs, an eye mask, lip balm and puzzles are put on the pillows of patient beds to help patients relax
7/15/2014
Healthcare robotics can do some heavy lifting
Automated guided vehicles can handle large material transport activities
7/15/2014
Emergency rooms try online booking
Hospitals across the country are attempting to cut waiting room times
7/11/2014
UK hospital trust admits health and safety asbestos issues
The Trust admits failing to ensure the safety of Watford General Hospital employees exposed to asbestos between 2000 and 2011
7/10/2014
Topeka hospitals explore healthy food options
Statewide initiative encourages offering more fruits and vegetables, labeling foods with nutrition facts, eliminating fried foods and offering healthier choices in vending machines
7/10/2014
Saskatchewan healthcare facilities need $2.2 billion in repairs
Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital requires $435 million to address maintenance needs
7/9/2014
Kansas hospitals commit to healthier environments
51 facilities pledge to make healthier on-site food and beverages a priority
7/8/2014
S.C. emergency workers shuttle water to hospitals and nursing homes
Workers try to keep air-conditioning operations running after treatment plant failure
7/3/2014
Cleveland Clinic launches millennial-friendly experience overhaul
Clinic cuts wait times and offers same-day appointments to woo younger patients
7/1/2014