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The information and insight website for the healthcare facility team 10/5/2016
Infection Control
Image Despite contaminated heater-cooler devices, Washington hospital still blames Legionella on ice machine
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Five patients in the University of Washington Medical Center's Cascade Tower have contracted Legionella infections and two have died
Infection Control
Image Most recent UWMC patient with Legionella believed to have been exposed during an earlier hospitalization
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Patient likely exposed prior to the discovery of the Legionella outbreak and before water restrictions and Legionella precautions were implemented
Press Release
Image Spectrum Health Hospital Group Names New Chief Medical Officer
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Maintenance and Operations
Image A European perspective on healthcare laundry infection control (Part Two)
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Barrier concept designed to prevent cross-contamination
Information Technology
Image The $54 million Mercy hospital doesn't have beds
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330 staffers place video calls to patients using highly sensitive two-way cameras
Regulations, Codes & Standards
Image Q&A: Combustible decorations
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Brad Keyes discusses limitations on combustible decorations
Safety
Image Hospital safety program cuts slips, falls
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St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla., reduced the number of incidents by 16 percent in 2015 compared to the previous year
Press Release
Image NYC Mayor Orders Gender-Neutral Signage Immediately
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Press Release
Image Rebranded CME Creates Premier, Nationwide Source for Medical Equipment, Turnkey Logistics
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Press Release
Image Future Facilities Launches Assessment Service to Provide Guidance to Data Centers as They Adopt New Performance Indicator
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Press Release
Image EMCOR/F&G Mechanical/Meadowlands Fire Protection Helps Form New Jersey’s Largest Human Pink Hard Hat Ribbon
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