Jamie Morgan
Articles
Health Care Facility Technology Systems
Tech talk: Patient sensors, hospitable humanoids and video consultations
High-tech innovations help caregivers to predict patients’ risks and needs.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
E. coli gene that can spread antibiotic resistance discovered in U.S. patient
Also this week: 2018 building code development underway, and organization starts infectious disease safety training program.
Products, Cleaning Products
Solutions
On our radar, cleaning and building control products.
Maintenance and Operations
Hospitals travel many routes to go green in their physical environments
Has your health care organization adopted initiatives to improve indoor air quality?.
Interior Design
Traditional exam rooms not conducive to modern care: study
Steelcase Health observed five ways exam rooms disrupt partnership between patients and physicians.
Compliance and Operations, Architecture Compliance
OSHA revises workplace injury reporting rule
Also this week: ASHE explains amendments in Life Safety Code, and study looks at sink location impact on hand hygiene.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems
Tech talk: Telecommuting robots, continuous monitoring sensors and video game training
High-tech innovations help patients and caregivers stay a step ahead of potential issues.
Operational Excellence
Advocate Clinic at Walgreens opens 56 Chicago-area locations
The Illinois health system advances its population health strategy and says there may be more opportunities to expand.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
ASHE gives guidance on CMS' adoption of 2012 Life Safety Code
Also this week: CDC announces Zika preparedness funds, and FDA releases draft guidance for 3-D device printing.
Architecture
Health care facilities opt for Lean design as a way to improve operations
Does your organization incorporate Lean design into new projects?.