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





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



 
 
 


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