HFM News

INFECTION PREVENTION
The new policy, effective immediately, applies to construction and renovation projects going forward.
DESIGN
Hospital gained $7 million worth of added value and shaved two months from the original construction schedule using an integrated project delivery approach.
NEWS
Also this week: HHS redesigns Radiation Emergency Medical Management website, NATO tests multinational telemedicine system and FDA issues safety communication on heater-cooler devices.
SUSTAINABILITY
Technology helps to reduce hospitals' electricity needs as well as their carbon footprints.
SUSTAINABILITY
Has your health system faced challenges implementing a sustainable initiative because of employee time limitations?.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Crestwood Medical Center identified four areas of improvement in environmental hygiene and operating room turnover time.
CONSTRUCTION
Presence Health leaders say new facility will foster multidisciplinary, collaborative care that enhances the patient experience.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC adds six Prevention Epicenters, FDA sends orders to three duodenoscope manufacturers and HHS creates a mobile app resource for disaster preparedness.
TECHNOLOGY
125,000-sq.ft. facility will serve as the nerve center of Mercy Health's telemedicine program.
OPERATIONS
Is your health system planning to open a health and wellness center to address volume to value care?.