Jamie Morgan

Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene

The role of surfaces in COVID-19 spread

Researchers reviewed decades of studies to learn more about virus transmission via surfaces.

Operational Excellence

Southern hospitals discuss lessons learned after deep freeze

Hospital facilities managers from Texas and Arkansas talk about the how they prepared for the impact of February's polar vortex.

Construction, Construction Data

2021 Hospital Construction Survey

Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges.

Health care contractors and designers sound off on the effects of the pandemic

Third-party contractors working closely with hospitals discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their business.

Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene

Project breaks down IPC for every level

The CDC has partnered with the American Hospital Association and others to provide free infection prevention education.

Medical center pilots contactless parking

A contactless pay-to-park solution is saving money and reducing touchpoints at an Alabama medical center.

Construction, Project Management

Redesign increases isolation space for COVID-19 patients

University of Virginia Medical Center made two major design changes during an expansion project to add 96 negative-pressure spaces.

Operational Excellence, Leadership

Engineers weigh in on best practices when creating surge space

Whether converting space internally or looking to alternate care sites, there are many factors to consider when creating surge space.

Compliance and Operations

Clarifications shed light on permitting access to health care facilities

Health care facilities can look to state and federal requirements when devising policies on health screenings and permitting access to surveyors.

Construction, Project Management

Redesign increases isolation space

UVA Medical Center implemented design changes mid-construction to increase airborne infectious isolation rooms.