Tag: Healthcare Facilities
OSHA Seeks Input On Protecting Healthcare Workers From Covid-19
OSHA is seeking comments related to the development of a final standard to protect healthcare workers from workplace exposure to Covid-19.
Water Management Plans For Healthcare
Failure to follow regular maintenance routines will expose owners to litigation should an occupant contract Legionnaires’ Disease.
In New York State, Stony Brook University Upgrades To LED Lighting
As part of the state's BuildSmartNY energy efficiency program, the university upgraded its entire medical campus with Starco Lighting products.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Celebrates New Critical Care Building
Largest expansion in Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's history will serve the most medically complex patients.
Mobile Medical Trailers Address Gaps In Healthcare
Custom trailers can alleviate healthcare facility gaps during the pandemic and provide necessary care anywhere, anytime.
Healthcare Facility Managers Prioritize IAQ, Life Safety Systems
Honeywell survey reveals remote management, predictive maintenance are key to streamlining operations and improving facility management.
OSHA To Issue Rule On Vaccine Mandates For Private Sector
Last week, President Biden announced several initiatives regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements for U.S. employers.
Realty Trust Group Offers Guidance On Healthcare ETS
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards address a number of enhanced standards designed to protect employees in healthcare facilities.
Despite Growth, Boston Hospitals Slash Carbon Emissions
New report finds that Boston health facilities cut emissions by 18% from 2011 through 2019, despite serving more patients and expanding healthcare facility space by 10%
Facility Executive: June 2021 Issue
The June 2021 issue looks at how facilities are evolving in the wake of COVID-19. Plus, healthcare infrastructure, lighting and energy, and preparing for natural hazards.
Investing Into Health Care Infrastructure
A sector burdened by deferred facilities maintenance faces more challenges amid COVID-19.
OSHA Issues ETS To Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19
OSHA's emergency temporary standard (ETS) focuses on healthcare workers most likely to have contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.
Interface Debuts Vinyl Sheet Flooring For Healthcare Facilities
New vinyl sheet products — Interlaced™ Collection and Continual Woodgrains™ — expand company’s carbon neutral product portfolio.
Starnet Commercial Flooring Announces Healthcare Design Awards
This annual competition highlights outstanding projects completed by its contractor members in partnership with architects, designers, and Starnet-aligned manufacturing partners.
Updated Healthcare Facility Ventilation Standard Published
The updated edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to healthcare facilities designers.
Did You Miss Our “Healthcare Best Practices For A Safe Return To The Workplace”...
View this free video webinar and learn the policies and procedures various companies have used since the start of the pandemic to keep their employees safe.
iCleanse To Help Curb Spread Of COVID-19 In Nursing Homes
iCleanse uses UV-C technology to disinfect high touch surfaces, such as mobile phones, tablets, stethoscopes, ID badges, keycards, and more
Aurora Offers Healthcare A Safe, Comfortable Flooring Solution
New from Ecore, Aurora is a hygienic, easy-to-clean flooring system with enhanced ergonomics and slip resistance ideal for patients and frontline healthcare workers.
A Look Back At 2020
Over the past year, facility management played a major role in keeping people safe from COVID-19. Here are the lessons learned, challenges, and achievements.
How To Design Circadian-effective Lighting For Schools, Hospitals
Guidance for designing circadian-effective lighting in K-12 classrooms and hospital patient rooms, while avoiding increased energy use, is now available from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.