Jamie Morgan
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Architecture
CDC, OSHA issue guidance to protect workers from Zika
Also this week: Comment period for medical device maintenance rule extended and CDC investigates adverse effects of disinfection product.
Facility Engineering
Tech talk: Virtual reality, tracking patient moves and video monitoring
High-tech innovations give medical professionals better visibility in patient care.
Architecture, Construction
New Memorial Hermann hospital marks milestone in systemwide expansion
The 64-bed facility expands the health system’s reach in the Houston area.
Compliance and Operations
Hospital honored for efforts to reduce radiological threats in health care
Also this week: NFPA launches new certification, and mapping project reveals environments in which Zika thrives.
Architecture, Operational Excellence, Safety and Security
Integrating security into design of new facilities
Does your health care organization consult with security personnel during preconstruction of new projects?.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Endoscopes rank as a top patient safety concern by ECRI Institute
The organization encourages hospitals to review current processes and stay abreast of recalls and alerts to keep patients safe.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene, Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
Johns Hopkins study shows coordinated effort can reduce CRE 75 percent
Also this week: NIOSH warns of counterfeit respirators and study determines best hand-washing technique.
Architecture, Facility Engineering, Operational Excellence
Tech talk: 3-D printed building models, telemedicine drones and a mega RFID system
Hospitals and entrepreneurs adopt high-tech innovations that are poised to improve patient care.
Architecture
Bridging the gap between learning and career in simulation center design
CO Architects demonstrates four ways sim centers can help support better health care in the real world.
Facility Engineering, Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations, Safety and Security
AHA guide shows C-suite how physical environment affects HCAHPS
Also this week: Joint Commission updates emergency management portal, and FDA looks into link between CT and medical device interference.