Jamie Morgan
Articles
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Preventing pests before they become a problem
Does your facility have a site-specific, integrated pest management plan?.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
CMS updating guidance on hospital shared space arrangements
Also this week: FGI updates design guide and hospital combats alarm fatigue.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems
Tech talk: A teleconcussion program, smart homes for vets and virtual reality
Advanced technology aims to help patients right where they are.
Products, Interior Surfaces Products, Lighting Products
Solutions
Lighting, flooring and ceiling, and other products on our radar for health care facilities.
April 2017 Toolbox: Antimicrobials, equipment and furniture in health care
Free online resources for health care facility professionals on a range of topics.
Operational Excellence, Leadership, Maintenance and Operations
Research shows co-locating housing and care reduces hospitalization rates
Juniper Communities' model integrates senior housing and on-site medical services.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
CMS issues information on emergency preparedness
Also this week: ASHE Energy to Care nominations due April 1.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Health system deploys copper-infused surfaces to decrease infections
Sentara's research prompted it to make copper a regular fixture in its infection control strategy.
Compliance and Operations
Joint Commission emphasizes assessment of self-harm risks during surveys
Also this week: OSHA seeks input on health care violence-prevention standard.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems
Tech talk: Virtual care visits, simulation centers and 3-D interactive mapping
A hospital, a school and even a grocery chain use advanced tech to serve patients better.