HFM News

CONSTRUCTION
Industry forecasters give health care construction a favorable outlook for 2016..
CONSTRUCTION
Baylor Scott & White Health's new hospital offers 188,000 sq. ft. of primary and multispecialty health care services with room to expand..
NEWS
Also this week: CDC guidance on Legionnaires, Joint Commission tool to prevent patient falls and forecasts for the health care construction market..
SUSTAINABILITY
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital embraces sustainable designs that will conserve water and energy in its expanded facility.  .
DESIGN
Have you incorporated noise-reducing interior finishes to dull the thuds from foot traffic and the hums of medical equipment in your health facility?.
NEWS
In addition to consumer reviews, Yelp now provides health care data on individual hospitals, nursing homes and dialysis clinics listed on its site..
DESIGN
The $38.5 million Preston Memorial Hospital is right-sized to serve its West Virginia community..
NEWS
Also this week: FDA recommends additional steps for duodenoscope reprocessing and OSHA updates its training requirements guide and clarifies recordkeeping rules..
DISASTER PLANNING
HHS emPOWER Map helps health agencies prepare for disasters by providing real-time weather tracking and data on patients who use electrical medical equipment..
DESIGN
The Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation partners with Emergency Medicine Foundation on research grant to understand the clinical implications of emergency department design..