WEEKLY ROUND-UP

Welcome to the HealthcareFacilitiesToday.com weekly roundup. Check out the key posts from last week and hit the ground running on Monday.

Some healthcare facilities are finding themselves in hot water because equipment used to conserve energy is also acting as a haven for bacteria.

• Heater-cooler units at UW Medical Center test positive for Legionella

• New study says heat exchangers can act as Legionella reservoirs

• Microfiber products may help prevent spread of MRSA

• Healthcare facilities' hot water equipment scrutinized

Finally,  in last week’s column, Brad Keyes, CHSP,  discussed eliminating corrugated cardboard boxes.

Visit healthcarefacilitiestoday.com every Wednesday for Brad's Q&A. 

Be sure to come back to HealthcareFacilitiesToday.com every day next week. We’re gathering and sharing the news, insights and advice you need to do your job smarter today, tomorrow and far into the fast-changing future of healthcare facilities.