Industry News - August 2013
Sweeping changes: Hospitals focus on cleaning services
Janitors are on the front lines of crucial infection control
8/28/2013
Floor-care primer: Starting at the bottom
Tips for care and repair of four major commercial flooring categories
8/27/2013
Infection prevention techniques that work
Planning, vigilance, isolation, thorough cleaning help hospital keep HAI in check
8/26/2013
Hospital dining room rehab tastes immediate success
Brooklyn Hospital Center's emphasis on fresh and healthy food stations boosts traffic 14 percent
8/26/2013
Survey says: Cleaning industry is cautiously optimistic
P&G Professional poll includes more than 400 cleaning professionals from healthcare, food service, commercial and hospitality sectors.
8/23/2013
More signs are not always right direction in wayfinding
Color, texture and simple language can ease patient journey through medical facility.
8/23/2013
Report helps facilities departments speak finance
Report provides healthcare facilities departments with benchmarking tools to help them communicate effectively with finance-focused senior management.
8/21/2013
Paris hospital deploys outdoor wayfinding kiosks
A Paris hospital has installed 20 full- and semi-outdoor wayfinding kiosks to enhance visitors' experience and reduce the need for staff to direct wandering visitors.
8/19/2013
New Jersey legislator pushes medical waste legislation
A New Jersey legislator pushes medical waste legislation after syringes washed up on Island Beach State Park earlier this month.
8/19/2013
Case study: The role of environmental hygiene in lowering hospital infections
A new case study examines the role of improved environmental hygiene in lowering infections and raising HCAHPS Scores at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Ill., near Chicago. Communication with patients also plays a role.
8/19/2013
Healthcare facilities employ varied tactics for better acoustics, noise control
Healthcare facilities have begun to focus more on privacy, noise control and acoustics not only to meet HIPPA mandates for patient confidentiality, but also to increase patient satisfaction.
8/5/2013