HFM News

CONSTRUCTION
The hospital quadrupled its number of inpatient rooms and now has space to operate as a comprehensive, full-service campus.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC makes PPE recommendations to protect against Zika and the FDA proposes a ban on powdered medical gloves.
CONFERENCES
Patient experience and infection control were hot topics at this year's ASHE-sponsored summit.
SUSTAINABILITY
Has your health care facility launched an energy-efficiency project within the last year?.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Researcher shares lessons learned from 14 ED observations on how to reduce health care-associated infections.
DESIGN
The hospital’s 2016 Legacy Project Award from the ACHA is a testament to its enduring quality.
NEWS
Also this week: Olympus validates updated duodenoscope reprocessing instructions and study looks at bacterial biofilms in hospital water pipes.
SUSTAINABILITY
The medical center is working with the American Sustainable Business Council to rid all health care devices and products of unsafe chemicals.
PATIENT SAFETY
Has the increased focus on patient safety impacted your role during the past year?.
INFECTION PREVENTION
As smartphone and tablet use grows among facility professionals, health systems need to make sure these traveling surfaces are cleaned properly.