Project News for Healthcare Facilities - August 2018
Appeals court allows gay resident to sue senior facility over discrimination
Facility can be held liable for failing to protect resident from harassment, discrimination and violence
8/31/2018
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How do the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012 relate to hospitals?
Learning requirements for healthcare facilities is critical
8/28/2018
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Hospital's defamation lawsuit against Leapfrog dismissed
Chicago-based Saint Anthony Hospital sued organization about lower grade
8/27/2018
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Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Signage inside a stairwell
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for signage inside a stairwell
8/22/2018
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Research says healthcare facility management market to reach $416,929.2 million by 2026
There is also significant potential to provide integrated facility management (IFM) business models
8/16/2018
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Amazon may be opening primary care clinics at Seattle headquarters
The company is reportedly looking into hiring a small number of doctors to start a pilot clinic later this year
8/16/2018
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Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire drills
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire drills
8/15/2018
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Training, efficiency and cost savings: Fostering the next generation of facilities professionals
Winning budget approval for technology is still a challenge when senior management teams in healthcare are often juggling multiple, and sometimes competing, priorities
8/13/2018
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Calif. hospital to close ER, transition to long-term care
To lawfully close the emergency room, a 30-day notice must be given
8/10/2018
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Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: ABHR dispensers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for ABHR dispensers
8/8/2018
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Los Angeles' Chinatown hospital to reopen as 'healthcare city'
The former Pacific Alliance Medical Center site will include urgent care and is expected to open by the end of the summer
8/3/2018
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Seven projects win AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Awards
Maggie’s Centre Barts cancer treatment facility in London is among the honorees
8/3/2018
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Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Extension cords
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for extension cords
8/1/2018
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