Operational Excellence

PROJECTS
New facilities meet trend in outpatient care, same-day surgeries.
INFECTION PREVENTION
Clostridium difficile readmissions pose problem | study suggests inconsistent care policies.
SECURITY
How health care facilities can improve workplace safety.
WEB EXCLUSIVES: INFRASTRUCTURE
Identifying a health care facility’s specific goals in patient care and energy efficiency is critical in choosing the right HVAC system.
INFECTION CONTROL
Study finds need for broader assessment of disease transmission sources.
ENERGY
Kaiser Permanente signs agreements with power generators to increase renewable energy usage.
DESIGN
Facility to serve as space for startups and physicians to collaborate on new health care technologies.
WEB EXCLUSIVES: INFRASTRUCTURE
Cable provider helps bridge the gap between technology and patient care through robust network solutions.
INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS
Emergency power code revisions reflect previous regulations established by code-making bodies and new technology can cut operational costs in health care facilities.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Eight considerations for hospitals serving as landlords.