Tag: Healthcare Facilities
A Hospital Back In Balance
For healthcare centers like Community Hospital, a sophisticated automated water management program is now just a touch screen away.
Legionella: Prevention And Mitigation
An infectious disease microbiologist discusses how facility managers can identify, address, and prevent Legionella bacteria.
Defining And Measuring Facilities Performance
From space utilization to community benefits, here are five ways organizations define facilities performance and strategies for measuring it.
Candida Auris: The Fungus Threatening Healthcare Facilities
Last week, the CDC announced that cases of this fungal infection are growing significantly, especially in long-term healthcare facilities.
Ready For Anything: Duke Health Powers Up New Generator Hub
The power never goes offline at Duke Health’s new Generator Hub in Durham, NC, ensuring continual hospital operations through hurdles, whether planned or unexpected.
A Spotlight On 5 Successful Building Projects
From manufacturing to hospitality, these construction and renovation projects showcase how facility executives in various industries are improving their buildings.
U.S. Hospitals Not Prepared To Deal With Ebola
Hospitals are not fully prepared to handle medical waste from Ebola and other deadly viruses on-site, according to the Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness.
Healthcare Facility Design Connects Nature, Healing
Patient-centric buildings are increasingly important, and the human desire to be near nature plays a vital role in healthcare facility design.
Sustainability Checklist For Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare industry strives to integrate sustainable practices into operational planning and objectives to protect health, the bottom line.
CFD Drives Design At South Carolina Burn Center At MUSC
Experts from RMF Engineering discuss the benefits of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), an energy modeling system for tackling atypical building challenges.
Tarkett Refreshes, Expands iQ® Granit And iQ® Eminent Collections
Designed with healthcare facilities in mind, Tarkett's iQ flooring products help prevent the spread of infection, simplify maintenance, and support indoor air quality.
Six Ways FM:Systems Platform Helps Hospitals
Hospitals across the U.S. rely on FM:Systems to streamline critical real estate, facilities, space, and asset data.
New School Of Medicine Plans Landscape For Healing, Community
In Arkansas, the new Alice L. Walton School of Medicine will create a link between art, nature, and healing for a holistic learning environment.
Healthcare Feature: Creating A Highly Sensitive Design
In Washington, Encompass Snoqualmie pediatric facility caters to children’s immediate needs and their future growth.
Is Your Healthcare Facility’s Environmental Services Tech A Superstar?
To celebrate outstanding EVS staff in acute or long-term care facilities, Cintas is accepting nominations for the 2022 C.A.P.E. Awards.
WellAir’s Defend 400 Reduces Airborne Bacteria
When used in an urgent care outpatient facility, WellAir’s Defend 400 significantly reduced airborne bacteria, according to new study.
Healthcare Worker Wellness And The Surprising Impact Of Flooring
Ergonomic flooring can improve productivity and patient care, reduce absenteeism and workman comp claims, and improve quality of life for healthcare providers.
Auditing Facility Water Management Plans
To prevent the spread of Legionella bacteria in building water systems, an audit starts with a look at the physical structure defined by the plan and the structure of associated maintenance activities.
Americans Concerned For Loved Ones’ Safety In Medical Facilities
With workplace violence incidents in healthcare on the rise, a new GHX survey reveals that 88% of Americans believe hospitals and medical facilities should feel as safe as airports.
Healthcare Facilities Are Using Technology To Meet Patient, Staff Demands
In response to Covid-19, healthcare facilities have adopted new strategies and security measures to limit the spread of infection, while protecting people and property.