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Health Care Facility Technology Systems, IT and OT Infrastructure, Real-time Locating Systems
Tech talk: A self-driving wheelchair, artificial intelligence and RFID
New technology helps to automate health care operations and compliance.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
AHA partnering with states to respond to Hurricane Harvey, infrastructure issues
Also this week: FDA sends notice on forced-air thermal regulating systems.
Maintenance and Operations, Energy Management
Facility managers put energy into achieving efficiency and sustainability
Has your health facility implemented an energy-efficiency project in the past year?.
Compliance and Operations, Architecture Compliance
ASHRAE documents on Legionella-prevention and health care ventilation up for public review
Also this week: Joint Commission focuses on strategies to reduce OR noise.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Safety and Security, Communications Systems
Tech talk: Infant protection systems, RoboDocs and a noise-measuring app
New technologies ensure safety, accessibility and patient satisfaction.
Maintenance and Operations, Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Hospital triples recycling efforts in just one month
Memorial Medical Center's recycling efforts helping to meet statewide waste-diversion goal.
Compliance and Operations
Joint Commission: CMS requires ligature-risk deficiencies to be corrected
Also this week: SHEA examines outbreak communication methods.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems
Building telehealth into the master plan
Does your health facility have a virtual care strategy in place?.
Maintenance and Operations, Energy Management
Hospital leverages statewide initiative to complete energy upgrades
Hospital replaces 10 percent of its steam trap system after completing an energy audit.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
AHE launches new Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician program
Also this week: Updated recommendations to control spread of Candida auris.