Jamie Morgan
Articles
Operational Excellence, Safety and Security
IAHSS report on mitigating risk of violence in health care facilities
Also this week: NFPA seeks comment on standard on waste handling systems.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, IT and OT Infrastructure, Communications Systems
Tech talk: Digital hospitals, telemedicine in rural Texas and top medical device hazards
Groups collaborate to ensure high-quality health care across the U.S..
Operational Excellence, Leadership, Maintenance and Operations
Texas Children's Hospital wins Excellence in Facility Management Award
The hospital was recognized for its Mission Control program to improve patient throughput.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
Joint Commission updates emergency management requirements
Also this week: Updates on infection prevention standards for medical devices and outpatient settings.
November Toolbox: Lighting, central services, pest control
Free online resources for health care facility professionals on a range of topics.
Operational Excellence, Leadership
Patient satisfaction isn't just the doc's responsibility
Nonclinical staff should consider the myriad ways they can help to improve patient outcomes.
Products, Lighting Products, Water Management Products
Solutions
Lighting, plumbing and other products on our radar.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
ASHE urges CDC to avoid additional health care requirements on Legionella
Also this week: Senate passes disaster relief bill for hurricanes and wildfires.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems
Tech talk: Simulation centers, patient transfers and telemedicine
A rural hospital, skilled nursing facilities and a university adopt new tech to improve care.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Cleaning and maintaining carpeting in medical facilities
Four steps to ensure longevity of health care carpeting and maintain its dirt-trapping benefits.