Jamie Morgan
Articles
Maintenance and Operations, Water Management
Looking beyond low-flow fixtures for greater water savings
Has your facility embarked on a water-conservation project in the past year?.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Antimicrobial scrubs still susceptible to contamination, study says
Researchers compared antimicrobial scrubs to traditional scrubs and found no difference in pathogen resistance.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
CMS issues training on emergency preparedness rule enforcement
Also this week: Regulatory expert George Mills transitions from Joint Commission director role.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, IT and OT Infrastructure, Real-time Locating Systems
Tech talk: A self-driving wheelchair, artificial intelligence and RFID
New technology helps to automate health care operations and compliance.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
AHA partnering with states to respond to Hurricane Harvey, infrastructure issues
Also this week: FDA sends notice on forced-air thermal regulating systems.
Maintenance and Operations, Energy Management
Facility managers put energy into achieving efficiency and sustainability
Has your health facility implemented an energy-efficiency project in the past year?.
Compliance and Operations, Architecture Compliance
ASHRAE documents on Legionella-prevention and health care ventilation up for public review
Also this week: Joint Commission focuses on strategies to reduce OR noise.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Safety and Security, Communications Systems
Tech talk: Infant protection systems, RoboDocs and a noise-measuring app
New technologies ensure safety, accessibility and patient satisfaction.
Maintenance and Operations, Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Hospital triples recycling efforts in just one month
Memorial Medical Center's recycling efforts helping to meet statewide waste-diversion goal.