Industry News - September 2016
Corporate America offers lessons in staff satisfaction
There’s much that healthcare can learn from companies like Google, Microsoft, Virgin Atlantic, and Abercrombie & Fitch about staff satisfaction, according to an article on Healthcare Design
9/28/2016
DOE surveys nurses on patient lighting
The goals were to determine what’s needed in an ideal patient room lighting system and to identify opportunities for increasing energy efficiency
9/23/2016
Flagship NHS hospital called filthy and unsafe
Nurse says there are too few staff to keep it clean
9/21/2016
Eliminating odor in healthcare facilities
An effective way to neutralize odors is to use an odor eliminator
9/21/2016
Minnesota Public Radio, Mayo Clinic offer classical relaxation to patients
Research indicates that music can aid healing in many ways, such as improving pain control
9/20/2016
University of Iowa Children's Hospital plans move-in drills
A logistical session and two dry runs are planned before real move
9/20/2016
Texas Health Huguley Hospital held two mock move-in days prior to transporting patients to the new location
New 140-bed hospital built to accommodate future expansion
9/19/2016
Connecticut hospitals working to reduce night noise
Clattering carts, overly bright lights and frequent disruptions discouraged at night
9/16/2016
Researchers exploring alarm fatigue
University of California San Francisco team is working to help combat alarm fatigue among clinicians
9/15/2016
Healthcare facility leaders are aiming for noise-free hospitals
Noise pollution in hospitals can threaten patient safety
9/15/2016
Extending life of healthcare facility linens
Linen care can sometimes take a back seat to saving a dollar in the short term
9/13/2016
Design strategies can quiet healthcare environments
Research has found that noise in healthcare settings can prevent patients from sleeping and increase their stress and blood pressure, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
9/7/2016
Do more healthcare-laundry regulation programs cause confusion?
There are different programs available, along with federal and regional requirements
9/6/2016
Holding textile laundering to a higher standard
HLAC president answers questions on improving safety
9/6/2016