Operational Excellence

OPERATIONS
Nurse triage program aims to keep ambulance rides for real emergencies only.
Also this week: NFPA seeks comment on standard on waste handling systems.
OPERATIONS
The hospital was recognized for its Mission Control program to improve patient throughput.
OPERATIONS
Nonclinical staff should consider the myriad ways they can help to improve patient outcomes.
REAL ESTATE
Simple real estate management steps hospitals can take to improve environment.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Steve Ikuta's on-the-job emergency management skills have proved useful as he serves his community. .
OPERATIONS
Has your health care facilities department developed a formal succession plan?.
ENGINEERING
Facebook video challenge provides an easy way to celebrate facility teams and win free prizes.
NEWS
Also this week: Group develops new protocol to help prevent <em>Legionella</em>.
SECURITY
New IAHSS guideline sets points of communication between health care staff and local police.