Operational Excellence
NEWS
Through its Community Facilities program, the USDA has awarded $4.9 billion to health care projects since 2009 .
SECURITY
Hospitals are encouraged to review and exercise their security plans following recent terror attacks across Paris.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Infection preventionists say, however, many facilities still lack manpower resources.
ARCHITECTURE
Virtual care center delivers high-tech environment for staff to collaborate and connect with nature.
SUPPLY CHAIN
Parkland Memorial Hospital’s automated systems will help to streamline lab and pharmacy operations .
TECHNOLOGY
As health systems grow in size and complexity, mass communication systems can help maintain safety and streamline operations during unforeseen events.
OPERATIONS
Hackensack UMC expects annual savings of more than $1 million after making energy-efficiency upgrades.
SUSTAINABILITY
Gary Cohen receives Fellowship for years of work in making the health care environment safer.