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Hospital invests in cogeneration plant for resiliency
Through simultaneous heat and electricity generation, Staten Island facility expects to reduce emissions and boost energy savings
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Interiors
New program pairs health care facilities with donated art
The Museum Exchange helps institutions harness the healing power of visual art
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News
Decarbonization mandates spread across the country
Hospitals are proactively addressing pollution and climate change through a multifaceted and comprehensive approach
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Infection control
Researching UVC disinfection scheduling methods
UVC disinfection in operating rooms should be tailored to procedure type and length of time, according to recent study
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Design
Veterans’ voices influence VA clinic design
A new VA facility is being designed to suit the nuanced mental health concerns among veterans
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Engineering
Colorado hospital reopens quickly after smoke damage
Avista Adventist Hospital's mitigation efforts allowed it to reopen 19 days after the Marshall Fire forced it to evacuate patients
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Sustainability Series
Record drought conditions pose serious challenges to hospitals
Hospitals strategize to protect their operations from the severe impacts of dry conditions and water restrictions
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Technology
BayCare Health engages patients with Alexa devices
The phase one implementation gives patients greater autonomy over their environment and sets the stage for future improvements
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Environmental services
Study looks into COVID-19 surface contamination
Researchers say they observed simultaneous increases in surface contamination and patient census
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Operations
Apprenticeship program develops employee pipeline
St. Luke's Medical Center and the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association are helping to fill a workforce gap in health care facilities
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