HFM 2002 Article Index
American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
»Essential partners in patient care: 2002 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction 2/02
»NASHEville: American Society for Healthcare Engineering's 39th Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition 6/02
American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES)
»Setting the standard, raising the bar: American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services' 17th Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition 8/02
Architecture/Design/Construction
(also see "Facility Profiles," "Interior Design/Decorating& Furnishings" and "Infection Control")
»The suite science: Advice on renovating surgery suites 1/02
»Facility builds "nest" for unwanted babies 2/02
»Taking charge: Keeping a tight rein on health facility construction costs 2/02
»Free labor: Hospital calls on volunteers for ED renovation 3/02
»Vista Award recipients: The best in team-based construction 3/02
»Project ER One provides laboratory for "all-risks ready" ED design 4/02
»Sound advice: Seven steps for abating hospital noise problems 5/02
»Wisconsin hospital designs facility with patient safety in mind 6/02
»Ready to rumble? Hospitals grapple with seismic requirements 8/02
»Former factory space now a daycare center in hospital building 9/02
»Weighing the options: Small details can add up to big savings when managing construction costs 9/02
»Turning green: Putting sustainable design concepts into practice in health care construction projects 10/02
»Getting physical: Fitness centers help hospitals expand the continuum of care 11/02
»Hospital to tackle waiting room crowds 12/02
Career Management
»Knowledge is power: Certification programs offer health facilities professionals the opportunity to demonstrate expertise 6/02
»First of its kind: Certification for health care architects becomes a reality 9/02
»Looking up! Facilities managers and department heads join overall increase in hospital pay 10/02
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
»CDC study says ED visits up, but number of EDs declining 6/02
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
»AHA agrees with CMS' pass-through criteria 2/02
»CMS issues sprinkler recall 5/02
»CMS to cite facilities that fail to replace recalled sprinklers 7/02
Clinical/Biomedical Engineering
(also see "Food & Drug Administration (FDA)")
»Maximum uptime: JCAHO's medical device maintenance standards favor flexibility 4/02
»Hopkins says poor product recall may have exposed patients 4/02
»JCAHO patient safety goals include medical equipment issues 9/02
»Kentucky hospitals begin using camera-in-pill device 10/02
»Dollars and sense: Nine considerations for saving on medical equipment maintenance 10/02
»FDA investigating cause of dialysis patient deaths 10/02
»Taking care of business: CE departments can make a positive impact by taking an entrepreneurial approach 12/02
Codes, Standards and Regulations
»HHS regulatory reform panel seeks comments 2/02
»Critical Access Hospitals program experiences banner year 2/02
»FTC cracks down on bioterrorism protection claims 2/02
»Health facilities get grants for child passenger inspection sites 3/02
»JCAHO alerts providers to deaths related to bed rails 10/02
»Sprinkler basics: Some fundamental requirements for health care fire sprinklers 12/02
Computer Hardware/Software
»Small wonders: PDAs gain popularity as software developers target facilities management functions 1/02
»Built for speed: Hand-held devices quicken ED triage 8/02
»Case study: Software speeds fire extinguisher maintenance routine 10/02
»New uses, new dangers: Hospital data infrastructures expand as information security gains importance 11/02
Conferences
(also see American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES))E-Commerce
»What's taking so long? Facilities managers and department heads take an incremental approach to e-commerce 4/02
Economics
»Construction forecasters predict solid growth for health care 2/02
»Through the roof: Hospitals insurance rates skyrocket 5/02
»Administration to reimburse organizations for 9/11 losses 10/02
Editorial
»What's your killer app? 1/02
»From the ground up 2/02
»Welcome to the 21st century 3/02
»Weighing all the options 4/02
»The story continues 5/02
»An investment in your future 6/02
»Security takes center stage 7/02
»ES responsibilities on the rise 8/02
»Building into a banner year 9/02
»And the numbers are in10/02
»Learning from the best 11/02
»Unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit 12/02
Elevators
»Vertical victory: Tips for negotiating an elevator maintenance contract 1/02
Emergency Management
»Program offers tips on setting up an incident command system 1/02
»Front-line disaster responders form new readiness partnership 1/02
»JCAHO issues special newsletter on terrorism preparedness issues 1/02
»Appropriations bill provides hospital preparedness funds 2/02
»Joint Commission recaps emergency preparedness efforts 3/02
»Report: teleconferences effective for bioterrorism training 3/02
»Local health agencies developing emergency response plans 4/02
»Report offers help for emergency responders in terrorist events 5/02
»HHS issues guidelines for safeguarding ventilation systems from terrorist attacks 6/02
»DC-area hospitals tested in Pentagon disaster drill 6/02
»Bush signs bioterrorism bill; includes hospital funding 7/02
»ACR issues radiation disaster guide 7/02
»WHC gets $2.5 million contract to improve ER disaster readiness 9/02
»AHA advises members to update communities on disaster planning 10/02
»AHRQ offers hospitals online bioterrorism assessment tool 10/02
»CDC awards $1.2 million for bioterrorism warning system 11/02
»Joint Commission details priorities for community preparedness plans 12/02
Energy Management
(also see "Lighting" and "Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Building Controls")
»Energy Star program for hospitals unveiled at Chicago press conference 1/02
»Iowa medical center wins ASHRAE award for geothermal system 1/02
»Word to the wise: Enron's bankruptcy offers lessons for health facilities 3/02
»ASHRAE and NFPA announce plans to partner on energy code 4/02
»A star is born: Benchmarking tool helps hospitals achieve energy efficiency 6/02
»Co-gen units reduce energy costs, CO2 at California facility 10/02
»Bright ideas: Energy Star hospitals share their thoughts on energy management 11/02
»NGA creates homeland security, emergency management division 11/02
Environmental Services & Housekeeping
»Bridging barriers: Handling the influx of non-native English-speaking employees 1/02
»All clear: Some helpful tips on hospital window cleaning 2/02
»Training for keeps: Advice on developing an ES training program 3/02
»"Homey" touches, special care: Design trends offer cleaning and product selection challenges for ES managers 4/02
»Vacuuming to victory: Advice on buying and using vacuum cleaning equipment 5/02
»Cleaning staff adds aromatherapy to daily routine 6/02
»Hazardous duty: OSHA standard helps ES managers ensure safe use of cleaning chemicals 7/02
»Standing out from the crowd: How ES managers can get the respect they deserve 8/02
»Center switches to environmentally safe cleaning products 9/02
»Case study: Rehabilitation center features housekeeping challenges 9/02
»ES lessons learned: Ten recommendations from Kaiser's Facility Improvement Project 11/02
»Raising the bar: High-performance cleaning enhances housekeeping quality and productivity 12/02
Ergonomics
»OSHA unveils new plan to reduce ergonomic injuries in workplace 5/02
»AHA Financial Solutions endorses ergonomic management program 11/02
Facility Profile
»Mayo clinic builds new "front door" 1/02
»Cleveland clinic unveils "signature" design 2/02
»Bringing research and care together 3/02
»Imaging center optimizes patient experience 4/02
»Indiana campus boasts two new hospitals 5/02
»Renovation brings chemotherapy to the patients 6/02
»Facility offers "real-life" rehabilitation 7/02
»Medical center takes its cue from the community 8/02
»Modern showplace evolves from two old hospitals 9/02
»Iowa institute has a heart for cardiac patients 10/02
»Emergency department built on "ER-7" model 11/02
»D.C. hospital combines history and high-tech 12/02
Flooring/Floor Care
»Case study: Vinyl floor gives hospital a nature theme 1/02
»Case study: Kelsey-Seybold get durability, cost effectiveness and aesthetics 5/02
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
»AMA urges FDA to evaluate use of DEHP-containing med devices 1/02
»FDA to consider classifying medical washers at class II devices 3/02
»FDA extends deadline for SUD reprocessing 4/02
»FDA tool details reprocessing requirements for SUDs 8/02
Food Service
»Yuck: Worms eliminate cafeteria leftovers 2/02
»Next on the menu: The changing face of hospital food service management 3/02
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
»HIMSS: HIPAA, patient safety leads health care IT concerns 1/02
»HHS receives more than 13,000 requests to extend EDI deadline 7/02
»Medical privacy rule released 9/02
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Building Controls
(also see "Energy Management," "Infection Control" and "Emergency Management")
»Case study: Air handlers help hospital meet schedule, acoustic requirements 1/02
»Case study: Better IAQ enables broader research capabilities at St. Jude 4/02
»Case study: Med Center installs high-tech alarm/detection system 5/02
»Cool savings: Chiller upgrade cuts medical center's energy expenses 7/02
»Case study: Hospital integrates systems for better care, lower cost 12/02
Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E)
»H2E recognizes hospitals for environmental programs 5/02
Human Resources
(also see "Career Management" and "Management (misc.)")
»Health care workforce shortage getting worse, survey says 3/02
»Commuting program gets hospital buy-in 4/02
»Hiring for keeps: AHA commission provides workforce blueprint 5/02
»"You've got benefits!" Kiosks provide access to HR departments 5/02
»Salary, career growth top drivers to IT job satisfaction 7/02
»The union label? Organizing activity in health care lowest since 1998 9/02
Infection Control
(also see "Architecture/Design/Construction")
»Dust busters: Revised standard targets airborne IC threats from construction 2/02
»Designing a defense: Using architectural elements to help reduce contact infection risks 5/02
»Clean construction: Advice on controlling infection risks during building projects 7/02
»Many hospitals switching to gels to control the spread of germs 11/02
Infrastructure
»Health facilities go underground for shared services 1/02
»Medvan.com? Kaiser buys online grocer's distribution system 6/02
»HRSA awards $35 million for facility improvements 10/02
»Alabama hospital builds tram system 11/02
»ASHE alerts members to deadline for roofing product settlement 11/02
Interior Design/Decorating & Furnishings
(also see "Facility Profiles" and "Architecture/Design/Construction")
»Green power: Group touts benefits of interior plants 3/02
»Case study: Material offers design continuity, resists cart impact 4/02
»Case study: Nurses stations ease congestion at medical center in Nashville 6/02
»Circa 1959: Nursing home uses faux main street in therapy 7/02
»Sleep tight: Smaller crib gives docs easier access to tiny patients 7/02
»New vistas: Evidence-based design projects look into the links between a facility's environment and its care 8/02
»Custom interiors: Implementing healing design concepts in a small, rural hospital 12/02
Internet
»AHA launches HospitalConnect, first stage of new providers' portal 8/02
»Results of "Most Wired" survey available on Internet site 8/02
»Internet kiosks help families cope 11/02
»"Virtual tours" boost recruitment efforts 12/02
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
»JCAHO begins accreditation for critical access hospitals 1/02
»Joint Commission publishes restraint and seclusion book 2/02
»JCAHO unveils "streamlined" accreditation process 11/02
Laundry/Linen
»Case study: Laundry water recycling cuts facility's costs 3/02
»Rent control: Selecting the right textile rental service 6/02
»Case study: Automated laundry machinery increases washroom productivity 11/02
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
»Great greenery: Some basic advice on creating a healing garden 5/02
»Up on the roof: Hospital finds green thumb helps patients 8/02
Legionella
»Eight deadly blunders: Common mistakes in protecting against Legionella 3/02
»Legionnaires' outbreak contained at L.A. hospital 8/02
»Testing the waters: Facts to consider when deciding whether to sample for Legionella 10/02
Lighting
»Some rules of thumb for interior lighting design and selection 7/02
»Case study: Neonatal lighting system offers more restful environment 9/02
Management
(also see "Career Management" and "Human Resources")
»Market driven department benchmarks 4/02
»Going back to school: Doctors learn about infrastructure issues 8/02
Medical Devices
(also see "Clinical Engineering" and "Food & Drug Administration (FDA)")
»AHA, others question language on SUDs in bioterrorism bill 6/02
»FDA wants comments on single-use medical devices 10/02
Maintenance
»The fix is in: JCAHO's revised utility maintenance standards offer less restrictive language 5/02
»In sync: Benefits accrue through reliability-centered maintenance 6/02
»AHA endorses clinical and facility equipment management tool 7/02
»Tune-up time? Recommissioning can keep your facility running efficiently 8/02
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
(also see "Codes, Standards and Regulations (misc.)")
»The important work goes on: With Sept. 11 as a backdrop, NFPA tackles new codes issues 1/02
»NFPA's proposed building code to be voted on next month 4/02
»Details, details: NFPA conference covers a variety of technical issues 7/02
»NFPA issues new building code 9/02
»New code in town: NFPA 5000 and its impact on health care facilities 11/02
Needle Safety
»Needlestick safety alliance seeks NIOSH safety advisory 3/02
»New Web site lists sharps safety devices 5/02
»OSHA cites violations of BPS as use of safer devices increases 6/02
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
(also see "Needle Safety")
»OSHA to focus on ergonomic, infection risks at nursing facilities 8/02
Outsourcing
»In or out? Pest control tops list in annual outsourcing survey 11/02
Pest control
»Bug out! Using an integrated management approach to pest problems 10/02
Security
»Under surveillance: Is it time to reexamine your facility's security model? 3/02
»And stay out! Hospitals have plenty of choices when it comes to access control technologies 4/02
»Most infant abductions occurring in homes, kids' group says 4/02
»"Dirty bomb" scenarios put focus on hospital radioactive materials 7/02
»Puzzled by security? Hospital staff make the pieces fit together 7/02
»Getting personal: Biometric security devices gain access to health care facilities 9/02
»NCMEC data show declines in facility infant abductions, vulnerability of mother's rooms 9/02
»Safeguarding the system: Devising a security plan for a health care network 12/02
Signage/Wayfinding
»Wayfinding woes: Common obstacles to a successful wayfinding system 2/02
»Case study: Alaskan climate dictates unique wayfinding considerations 8/02
Telecommunications
»Hospital goes wireless to increase efficiency, quiet paging system 9/02
»Staff communication advances beyond conventional methods 10/02
Telehealth
»HRSA establishes office to advance telehealth 1/02
»Better than drums: Telemedicine links Hawaiian islands 2/02
»AHA critical of application process for FCC proposal 8/02
Telemetry
»FCC adopts new rules protecting telemetry systems 7/02
Technology
»High-tech TV services bring entertainment, learning to hospitals 1/02
»The Future is now: Hospitals are planning, designing and building with new technologies in mind 3/02
»Cleveland Clinic gives net consultations 4/02
»All together now: St. Louis facilities join to fight overcrowding 5/02
»It's pharma-bot! Robotics manufacturers aim to revolutionize hospital pharmacies 9/02
Waste Management & Reduction
»Waste watch: Managers are looking in many directions to find the right disposal equipment 4/02
»Hospitals seek ISO 14001 certification for waste reduction efforts 5/02
»Contest seeks global solutions to med waste incineration 6/02
»Haste makes (infectious) waste: Saving money by segregating hospital refuse 9/02
Water Conservation
»Turning water into money: HCA's engineering and construction vice president describes his organization's water conservation program 11/02
American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
»Essential partners in patient care: 2002 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction 2/02
»NASHEville: American Society for Healthcare Engineering's 39th Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition 6/02
American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES)
»Setting the standard, raising the bar: American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services' 17th Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition 8/02
Architecture/Design/Construction
(also see "Facility Profiles," "Interior Design/Decorating& Furnishings" and "Infection Control")
»The suite science: Advice on renovating surgery suites 1/02
»Facility builds "nest" for unwanted babies 2/02
»Taking charge: Keeping a tight rein on health facility construction costs 2/02
»Free labor: Hospital calls on volunteers for ED renovation 3/02
»Vista Award recipients: The best in team-based construction 3/02
»Project ER One provides laboratory for "all-risks ready" ED design 4/02
»Sound advice: Seven steps for abating hospital noise problems 5/02
»Wisconsin hospital designs facility with patient safety in mind 6/02
»Ready to rumble? Hospitals grapple with seismic requirements 8/02
»Former factory space now a daycare center in hospital building 9/02
»Weighing the options: Small details can add up to big savings when managing construction costs 9/02
»Turning green: Putting sustainable design concepts into practice in health care construction projects 10/02
»Getting physical: Fitness centers help hospitals expand the continuum of care 11/02
»Hospital to tackle waiting room crowds 12/02
Career Management
»Knowledge is power: Certification programs offer health facilities professionals the opportunity to demonstrate expertise 6/02
»First of its kind: Certification for health care architects becomes a reality 9/02
»Looking up! Facilities managers and department heads join overall increase in hospital pay 10/02
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
»CDC study says ED visits up, but number of EDs declining 6/02
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
»AHA agrees with CMS' pass-through criteria 2/02
»CMS issues sprinkler recall 5/02
»CMS to cite facilities that fail to replace recalled sprinklers 7/02
Clinical/Biomedical Engineering
(also see "Food & Drug Administration (FDA)")
»Maximum uptime: JCAHO's medical device maintenance standards favor flexibility 4/02
»Hopkins says poor product recall may have exposed patients 4/02
»JCAHO patient safety goals include medical equipment issues 9/02
»Kentucky hospitals begin using camera-in-pill device 10/02
»Dollars and sense: Nine considerations for saving on medical equipment maintenance 10/02
»FDA investigating cause of dialysis patient deaths 10/02
»Taking care of business: CE departments can make a positive impact by taking an entrepreneurial approach 12/02
Codes, Standards and Regulations
»HHS regulatory reform panel seeks comments 2/02
»Critical Access Hospitals program experiences banner year 2/02
»FTC cracks down on bioterrorism protection claims 2/02
»Health facilities get grants for child passenger inspection sites 3/02
»JCAHO alerts providers to deaths related to bed rails 10/02
»Sprinkler basics: Some fundamental requirements for health care fire sprinklers 12/02
Computer Hardware/Software
»Small wonders: PDAs gain popularity as software developers target facilities management functions 1/02
»Built for speed: Hand-held devices quicken ED triage 8/02
»Case study: Software speeds fire extinguisher maintenance routine 10/02
»New uses, new dangers: Hospital data infrastructures expand as information security gains importance 11/02
Conferences
(also see American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES))E-Commerce
»What's taking so long? Facilities managers and department heads take an incremental approach to e-commerce 4/02
Economics
»Construction forecasters predict solid growth for health care 2/02
»Through the roof: Hospitals insurance rates skyrocket 5/02
»Administration to reimburse organizations for 9/11 losses 10/02
Editorial
»What's your killer app? 1/02
»From the ground up 2/02
»Welcome to the 21st century 3/02
»Weighing all the options 4/02
»The story continues 5/02
»An investment in your future 6/02
»Security takes center stage 7/02
»ES responsibilities on the rise 8/02
»Building into a banner year 9/02
»And the numbers are in10/02
»Learning from the best 11/02
»Unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit 12/02
Elevators
»Vertical victory: Tips for negotiating an elevator maintenance contract 1/02
Emergency Management
»Program offers tips on setting up an incident command system 1/02
»Front-line disaster responders form new readiness partnership 1/02
»JCAHO issues special newsletter on terrorism preparedness issues 1/02
»Appropriations bill provides hospital preparedness funds 2/02
»Joint Commission recaps emergency preparedness efforts 3/02
»Report: teleconferences effective for bioterrorism training 3/02
»Local health agencies developing emergency response plans 4/02
»Report offers help for emergency responders in terrorist events 5/02
»HHS issues guidelines for safeguarding ventilation systems from terrorist attacks 6/02
»DC-area hospitals tested in Pentagon disaster drill 6/02
»Bush signs bioterrorism bill; includes hospital funding 7/02
»ACR issues radiation disaster guide 7/02
»WHC gets $2.5 million contract to improve ER disaster readiness 9/02
»AHA advises members to update communities on disaster planning 10/02
»AHRQ offers hospitals online bioterrorism assessment tool 10/02
»CDC awards $1.2 million for bioterrorism warning system 11/02
»Joint Commission details priorities for community preparedness plans 12/02
Energy Management
(also see "Lighting" and "Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Building Controls")
»Energy Star program for hospitals unveiled at Chicago press conference 1/02
»Iowa medical center wins ASHRAE award for geothermal system 1/02
»Word to the wise: Enron's bankruptcy offers lessons for health facilities 3/02
»ASHRAE and NFPA announce plans to partner on energy code 4/02
»A star is born: Benchmarking tool helps hospitals achieve energy efficiency 6/02
»Co-gen units reduce energy costs, CO2 at California facility 10/02
»Bright ideas: Energy Star hospitals share their thoughts on energy management 11/02
»NGA creates homeland security, emergency management division 11/02
Environmental Services & Housekeeping
»Bridging barriers: Handling the influx of non-native English-speaking employees 1/02
»All clear: Some helpful tips on hospital window cleaning 2/02
»Training for keeps: Advice on developing an ES training program 3/02
»"Homey" touches, special care: Design trends offer cleaning and product selection challenges for ES managers 4/02
»Vacuuming to victory: Advice on buying and using vacuum cleaning equipment 5/02
»Cleaning staff adds aromatherapy to daily routine 6/02
»Hazardous duty: OSHA standard helps ES managers ensure safe use of cleaning chemicals 7/02
»Standing out from the crowd: How ES managers can get the respect they deserve 8/02
»Center switches to environmentally safe cleaning products 9/02
»Case study: Rehabilitation center features housekeeping challenges 9/02
»ES lessons learned: Ten recommendations from Kaiser's Facility Improvement Project 11/02
»Raising the bar: High-performance cleaning enhances housekeeping quality and productivity 12/02
Ergonomics
»OSHA unveils new plan to reduce ergonomic injuries in workplace 5/02
»AHA Financial Solutions endorses ergonomic management program 11/02
Facility Profile
»Mayo clinic builds new "front door" 1/02
»Cleveland clinic unveils "signature" design 2/02
»Bringing research and care together 3/02
»Imaging center optimizes patient experience 4/02
»Indiana campus boasts two new hospitals 5/02
»Renovation brings chemotherapy to the patients 6/02
»Facility offers "real-life" rehabilitation 7/02
»Medical center takes its cue from the community 8/02
»Modern showplace evolves from two old hospitals 9/02
»Iowa institute has a heart for cardiac patients 10/02
»Emergency department built on "ER-7" model 11/02
»D.C. hospital combines history and high-tech 12/02
Flooring/Floor Care
»Case study: Vinyl floor gives hospital a nature theme 1/02
»Case study: Kelsey-Seybold get durability, cost effectiveness and aesthetics 5/02
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
»AMA urges FDA to evaluate use of DEHP-containing med devices 1/02
»FDA to consider classifying medical washers at class II devices 3/02
»FDA extends deadline for SUD reprocessing 4/02
»FDA tool details reprocessing requirements for SUDs 8/02
Food Service
»Yuck: Worms eliminate cafeteria leftovers 2/02
»Next on the menu: The changing face of hospital food service management 3/02
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
»HIMSS: HIPAA, patient safety leads health care IT concerns 1/02
»HHS receives more than 13,000 requests to extend EDI deadline 7/02
»Medical privacy rule released 9/02
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Building Controls
(also see "Energy Management," "Infection Control" and "Emergency Management")
»Case study: Air handlers help hospital meet schedule, acoustic requirements 1/02
»Case study: Better IAQ enables broader research capabilities at St. Jude 4/02
»Case study: Med Center installs high-tech alarm/detection system 5/02
»Cool savings: Chiller upgrade cuts medical center's energy expenses 7/02
»Case study: Hospital integrates systems for better care, lower cost 12/02
Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E)
»H2E recognizes hospitals for environmental programs 5/02
Human Resources
(also see "Career Management" and "Management (misc.)")
»Health care workforce shortage getting worse, survey says 3/02
»Commuting program gets hospital buy-in 4/02
»Hiring for keeps: AHA commission provides workforce blueprint 5/02
»"You've got benefits!" Kiosks provide access to HR departments 5/02
»Salary, career growth top drivers to IT job satisfaction 7/02
»The union label? Organizing activity in health care lowest since 1998 9/02
Infection Control
(also see "Architecture/Design/Construction")
»Dust busters: Revised standard targets airborne IC threats from construction 2/02
»Designing a defense: Using architectural elements to help reduce contact infection risks 5/02
»Clean construction: Advice on controlling infection risks during building projects 7/02
»Many hospitals switching to gels to control the spread of germs 11/02
Infrastructure
»Health facilities go underground for shared services 1/02
»Medvan.com? Kaiser buys online grocer's distribution system 6/02
»HRSA awards $35 million for facility improvements 10/02
»Alabama hospital builds tram system 11/02
»ASHE alerts members to deadline for roofing product settlement 11/02
Interior Design/Decorating & Furnishings
(also see "Facility Profiles" and "Architecture/Design/Construction")
»Green power: Group touts benefits of interior plants 3/02
»Case study: Material offers design continuity, resists cart impact 4/02
»Case study: Nurses stations ease congestion at medical center in Nashville 6/02
»Circa 1959: Nursing home uses faux main street in therapy 7/02
»Sleep tight: Smaller crib gives docs easier access to tiny patients 7/02
»New vistas: Evidence-based design projects look into the links between a facility's environment and its care 8/02
»Custom interiors: Implementing healing design concepts in a small, rural hospital 12/02
Internet
»AHA launches HospitalConnect, first stage of new providers' portal 8/02
»Results of "Most Wired" survey available on Internet site 8/02
Internet kiosks help families cope 11/02
»"Virtual tours" boost recruitment efforts 12/02
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
»JCAHO begins accreditation for critical access hospitals 1/02
»Joint Commission publishes restraint and seclusion book 2/02
»JCAHO unveils "streamlined" accreditation process 11/02
Laundry/Linen
»Case study: Laundry water recycling cuts facility's costs 3/02
»Rent control: Selecting the right textile rental service 6/02
»Case study: Automated laundry machinery increases washroom productivity 11/02
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
»Great greenery: Some basic advice on creating a healing garden 5/02
»Up on the roof: Hospital finds green thumb helps patients 8/02
Legionella
»Eight deadly blunders: Common mistakes in protecting against Legionella 3/02
»Legionnaires' outbreak contained at L.A. hospital 8/02
»Testing the waters: Facts to consider when deciding whether to sample for Legionella 10/02
Lighting
»Some rules of thumb for interior lighting design and selection 7/02
»Case study: Neonatal lighting system offers more restful environment 9/02
Management
(also see "Career Management" and "Human Resources")
»Market driven department benchmarks 4/02
»Going back to school: Doctors learn about infrastructure issues 8/02
Medical Devices
(also see "Clinical Engineering" and "Food & Drug Administration (FDA)")
»AHA, others question language on SUDs in bioterrorism bill 6/02
»FDA wants comments on single-use medical devices 10/02
Maintenance
»The fix is in: JCAHO's revised utility maintenance standards offer less restrictive language 5/02
»In sync: Benefits accrue through reliability-centered maintenance 6/02
»AHA endorses clinical and facility equipment management tool 7/02
»Tune-up time? Recommissioning can keep your facility running efficiently 8/02
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
(also see "Codes, Standards and Regulations (misc.)")
»The important work goes on: With Sept. 11 as a backdrop, NFPA tackles new codes issues 1/02
»NFPA's proposed building code to be voted on next month 4/02
»Details, details: NFPA conference covers a variety of technical issues 7/02
»NFPA issues new building code 9/02
»New code in town: NFPA 5000 and its impact on health care facilities 11/02
Needle Safety
»Needlestick safety alliance seeks NIOSH safety advisory 3/02
»New Web site lists sharps safety devices 5/02
»OSHA cites violations of BPS as use of safer devices increases 6/02
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
(also see "Needle Safety")
»OSHA to focus on ergonomic, infection risks at nursing facilities 8/02
Outsourcing
»In or out? Pest control tops list in annual outsourcing survey 11/02
Pest control
»Bug out! Using an integrated management approach to pest problems 10/02
Security
»Under surveillance: Is it time to reexamine your facility's security model? 3/02
»And stay out! Hospitals have plenty of choices when it comes to access control technologies 4/02
»Most infant abductions occurring in homes, kids' group says 4/02
»"Dirty bomb" scenarios put focus on hospital radioactive materials 7/02
»Puzzled by security? Hospital staff make the pieces fit together 7/02
»Getting personal: Biometric security devices gain access to health care facilities 9/02
»NCMEC data show declines in facility infant abductions, vulnerability of mother's rooms 9/02
»Safeguarding the system: Devising a security plan for a health care network 12/02
Signage/Wayfinding
»Wayfinding woes: Common obstacles to a successful wayfinding system 2/02
»Case study: Alaskan climate dictates unique wayfinding considerations 8/02
Telecommunications
»Hospital goes wireless to increase efficiency, quiet paging system 9/02
»Staff communication advances beyond conventional methods 10/02
Telehealth
»HRSA establishes office to advance telehealth 1/02
»Better than drums: Telemedicine links Hawaiian islands 2/02
»AHA critical of application process for FCC proposal 8/02
Telemetry
»FCC adopts new rules protecting telemetry systems 7/02
Technology
»High-tech TV services bring entertainment, learning to hospitals 1/02
»The Future is now: Hospitals are planning, designing and building with new technologies in mind 3/02
»Cleveland Clinic gives net consultations 4/02
»All together now: St. Louis facilities join to fight overcrowding 5/02
»It's pharma-bot! Robotics manufacturers aim to revolutionize hospital pharmacies 9/02
Waste Management & Reduction
»Waste watch: Managers are looking in many directions to find the right disposal equipment 4/02
»Hospitals seek ISO 14001 certification for waste reduction efforts 5/02
»Contest seeks global solutions to med waste incineration 6/02
»Haste makes (infectious) waste: Saving money by segregating hospital refuse 9/02
Water Conservation
»Turning water into money: HCA's engineering and construction vice president describes his organization's water conservation program 11/02
