Jamie Morgan
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Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance, Architecture Compliance
Joint Commission issues clarifications for life, fire safety standards
Also this week: CDC advances outpatient infection prevention initiative.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Real-time Locating Systems, Safety and Security
Tech talk: Iris recognition, RFID and nanotechnology
Advanced technology helps to monitor and protect patients, assets and facilities.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems
Study says telehealth in the ED can avoid hundreds of transfers
Researchers at The University of Iowa examined 9,000 telehealth visits at 85 hospitals across seven states.
Compliance and Operations, Architecture Compliance
AHA recommends FCC increase investment in rural telehealth programs
Also this week: The University of Chicago publishes results of Hospital Microbiome Project.
Construction
Interim linear accelerator ensures continued care at cancer center
MidMichigan Medical Center–Alpena installs a temporary solution during renovation of its cancer care facility.
Construction
Rural hospital opens new facility three years after tornado destruction
Winston Medical Center moved from emergency tents to permanent location while keeping services intact.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management, Architecture Compliance
HHS updates ransomware guidance for health care organizations
Also this week: Resources to end human trafficking and control the spread of disease outbreaks.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Safety and Security, Communications Systems
Tech talk: Video surveillance, holographic rooms and telehealth for the eye
Advanced technologies create a better vision on how to make health care safer.
Operational Excellence, Maintenance and Operations
Navy researchers study music's power to improve patient waiting room experience
Naval Medical Center San Diego pilots concept using music and nature to soothe patients.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
ASHE voices opinion on several proposed NFPA code changes
Also this week: Most-cited Joint Commission compliance challenges for psychiatric facilities.