Jamie Morgan
Articles
Architecture, Architecture Compliance
Bipartisan group releases report on U.S. biodefense readiness
Also this week: Health systems divert medical waste, NFPA updates sprinkler system standard, and VA issues final rule on expanding access to care .
Architecture
Involving patients in the design process
Does your health system ask for community input on new facility designs?.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems
Hologram doctor makes house calls
USC Center for Body Computing says new technology can help to streamline doctor visits and bring care to remote patients.
Compliance and Operations
FGI extends Guidelines proposal review period to Nov. 18
Also this week: ASHRAE seeks comments on Standard 170 and CDC releases infection prevention tools for hemodialysis centers.
Architecture
Design's impact on patient satisfaction
Does your health system have a facility design template that emphasizes its brand identity?.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Kaiser bans 13 antimicrobial additives from surfaces in its facilities
The new policy, effective immediately, applies to construction and renovation projects going forward.
Architecture, Architecture Compliance
ASHE Webinar on Wireless Medical Telemetry Service now online
Also this week: HHS redesigns Radiation Emergency Medical Management website, NATO tests multinational telemedicine system and FDA issues safety communication on heater-cooler devices.
Maintenance and Operations
Time limitations a big barrier to hospitals going green
Has your health system faced challenges implementing a sustainable initiative because of employee time limitations?.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Medical Center's Lean program reduces OR turnover time
Crestwood Medical Center identified four areas of improvement in environmental hygiene and operating room turnover time.
Compliance and Operations
CDC, FDA update medical device reprocessing guidance
Also this week: CDC adds six Prevention Epicenters, FDA sends orders to three duodenoscope manufacturers and HHS creates a mobile app resource for disaster preparedness.