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AHA advocates for investments in aging health care infrastructure
The AHA seeks to secure funding for hospitals and health systems through the Biden Administration's American Jobs Plan
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Infection Prevention
Study reviews mask decontamination
From UV disinfection to steam reprocessing, researchers analyze effectiveness of various mask decontamination methods
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Design
Centers open for COVID-19 patients
NYC Health + Hospitals has opened three COVID-19 Centers of Excellence to treat recovering patients
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Sustainability
ENERGY STAR honors ASHE again
American Society for Health Care Engineering earns ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for fifth consecutive year
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Safety
A safer emergency department for behavioral health patients
A recent study from The Joint Commission measured effective strategies to reduce risk of patient self-harm
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Construction
Loma Linda project reaches milestone
The university medical center continues progress on its new patient towers
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Infection prevention
Studying pathogens on hospital curtains
Researchers test antimicrobial hospital curtains to determine effectiveness
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Technology
System uses grant to expand telehealth
University health care system adds equipment and infrastructure to help respond to the pandemic
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Emergency preparedness
How West Coast hospitals responded to wildfire risks
Hospitals from California to Oregon share best practices for managing facilities during wildfire spread
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Checklist
CMS resumes on-site routine inspections
Plus: HHS awards funds for reconstruction and releases workforce management toolkit
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