Regulations, Codes & Standards - July 2016
At least one hospital embracing Pokémon Go (with limits)
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin says it's the distraction that makes the app worth playing
7/27/2016
Q&A: Fire door maintenance
Brad Keyes advises to start planning on testing all of the fire doors
7/27/2016
Hospitals taking cues from hospitality industry to improve patient experience
Customer service is now a big part of hospitals’ strategic planning
7/26/2016
More hospitals ask Pokemon Go players to stay off their grounds
Players no longer will be able to 'catch em' all' at some healthcare facilities in the Quad Cities
7/25/2016
Topeka healthcare facility plans resort-like amenities
Healthcare Resort of Topeka wil have a pub, putting green and bistro
7/25/2016
Brisbane hospital set for major upgrades
Australian private teaching hospital plans upgrades to serve southeast Brisbane’s growing population
7/22/2016
Rolling Stone includes delivery rooms in list of strangest Pokestop locations
Other locations include graveyards and Holocaust memorials
7/21/2016
Hospitals prepped for convention protesters, delegates
In Cleveland, the three major health systems worked out a coordination plan to ensure they can handle a mass-casualty event
7/21/2016
July 28 webinar: The New 2012 Life Safety Code: What to Expect – and When
Brad Keyes' webinar will address the impact of the revised survey dates, changes to the code itself
7/21/2016
Joint Commission makes changes to Plans for Improvement
The Joint Commission will no longer consider hospital Plans for Improvement (PFIs) for its Life Safety chapter requirements starting August 1
7/21/2016
Asbestos cleanup at Perth hospital sparking concerns
Western Australia healthcare facility concerned with ongoing safety of workers after asbestos was found in new facility
7/21/2016
Tips for healthcare facilities dealing with Pokemon Go
Gamers showing up on healthcare campuses to play are causing potential safety issues
7/20/2016
Q&A: Two releasing devices for doors
Brad Keyes says two releasing devices on doors is permitted in very limited situations
7/20/2016
Another UPMC patient with mold infection dies
UPMC says that pneumonia was the cause, while confirming the patient had a fungal infection
7/19/2016
Pokémon Go players cause problems at Provo hospital
Four Pokéstops — real world locations where players can get virtual items to aid in their Poké-catching quest — are on the campus.
7/18/2016
Five ways an MHA improves organizational health
The success of a healthcare facility relies on people who can balance the medical services it provides with the needs of running an ongoing business.
7/15/2016
FEMA sued over use of funds meant to restore medical services in Long Beach
South Nassau Communities Hospital plan to use funds in Oceanside
7/12/2016
Innovations in rural healthcare facilities explored
One-day think tank at the University of Kansas in Lawrence discussed emergence of 'community outpatient hospital,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/12/2016
Navigating the regulatory approval process
The development of a construction project often moves forward with zeal and optimism without being thoughtful of external factors that may impact the scope and shape of the work
7/11/2016
South Denver healthcare facility focuses on holistic care
Federico Peña Southwest Family Health Center and Urgent Care has universal signage and intuitive wayfinding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/11/2016
Top 20 most beautiful hospitals in the U.S. named
Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Fla. named most beautiful for 2016
7/7/2016
Lux features cut from over-budget Denver VA hospital
Imported Brazilian wood is cut from design to save money
7/7/2016
Virginia Mason's downgraded accreditation triggers probe
Joint Commission's decision to downgrade Virginia Mason Medical Center's accreditation prompts a dual state and federal investigation
7/7/2016
Q&A: Generator testing
Brad Keyes says monthly load tests are required for emergency power generators at ambulatory healthcare occupancies
7/6/2016
Denver health system building microhospitals
SCL Health wanted to quickly add more access points for patients in an affordable way
7/6/2016
Healthcare with resort-like amenities coming to Utah
The environment is designed not only to be guest-friendly, but more enjoyable for visitors as well
7/5/2016
Fire and life safety for healthcare facilities
NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code (2015 edition) covers a range of criteria for healthcare facilities
7/1/2016