Jamie Morgan

Operational Excellence, Leadership, Maintenance and Operations

Hospital’s program reduces nuisance alarms 30 percent

Also this week: Joint Commission launches compounding facility certification.

Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems

Tech talk: Voice recognition, telehealth interpreters and children's health breakthroughs

Advanced technology ensures that no patient is left behind.

Maintenance and Operations, Energy Management

Hospitals take advantage of energy-efficient upgrade incentives

Massachusetts General and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles undergo major LED retrofits for minimal cost.

Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations

Joint Commission checking for compliance with FDA ban on powdered gloves

Also this week: ASHE extends deadline on Energy and Water Survey.

Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene

Hospital combines new- and old-school skills for seamless laundry operation

Advanced processes plus one skilled seamstress help to keep 862-bed Parkland running smoothly.

Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations

NFPA to hold voting on two important health care codes

Also this week: Public comments being weighed on compounding facility standard.

Health Care Facility Technology Systems, IT and OT Infrastructure, Communications Systems

Tech talk: Laser mapping, wearables and virtual home health

Technology plays a large part as communities open and expand facilities that improve access to care.

Decentralized nursing units may come with unintended consequences

Kansas University researchers hypothesize that decentralized units may result in care collaboration breakdowns.

Construction, Construction Data

Health care designers focus on efficiency

Hospitals turn to staff to ensure that facilities are designed for optimal operations.

Construction, Construction Data

Feedback drives health facility design processes

Whether from staff or patients, hospitals rely on design input from many stakeholders.