Jamie Morgan
Articles
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Safety and Security
Health care facilities battle cyberattacks during pandemic
An increase in cyberattacks has added greater challenge to hospitals experiencing COVID-19 patient surges.
Facility Engineering, Energy Management
Florida hospital powered by sun
AdventHealth installs 1,800 solar panels on its newest parking garage to help offset energy costs.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Researchers study pathogen spread
The study suggests that hospital floors may be a bigger source of contamination than previously suspected.
The Joint Commission shares COVID-19 dashboard used for survey scheduling
The dashboard is one of many factors that helps the accrediting organization determine when to schedule and conduct onsite surveys.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Floors may be underappreciated source of contamination
SHEA study says that hospital floors may provide a path of pathogen transmission, warrants further research.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems
System uses grant to expand telehealth
University health care system adds equipment and infrastructure to help respond to the pandemic.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Studying pathogens on hospital curtains
Researchers test antimicrobial hospital curtains to determine effectiveness.
Construction, Project Management
Loma Linda project reaches milestone
The university medical center continues progress on its new patient towers.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
Study looks into impact of door gap sizes on fire safety
The research will help to determine appropriate door gap sizes included in future codes and standards.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Simple change improves HAI rates
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center switches up its UV disinfection process, sees favorable results.