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Health Care Facility Technology Systems
Hologram doctor makes house calls
USC Center for Body Computing says new technology can help to streamline doctor visits and bring care to remote patients
Compliance and Operations
FGI extends Guidelines proposal review period to Nov. 18
Also this week: ASHRAE seeks comments on Standard 170 and CDC releases infection prevention tools for hemodialysis centers
Architecture
Design's impact on patient satisfaction
Does your health system have a facility design template that emphasizes its brand identity?
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Kaiser bans 13 antimicrobial additives from surfaces in its facilities
The new policy, effective immediately, applies to construction and renovation projects going forward
Architecture, Architecture Compliance
ASHE Webinar on Wireless Medical Telemetry Service now online
Also this week: HHS redesigns Radiation Emergency Medical Management website, NATO tests multinational telemedicine system and FDA issues safety communication on heater-cooler devices
Maintenance and Operations
Time limitations a big barrier to hospitals going green
Has your health system faced challenges implementing a sustainable initiative because of employee time limitations?
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Medical Center's Lean program reduces OR turnover time
Crestwood Medical Center identified four areas of improvement in environmental hygiene and operating room turnover time
Compliance and Operations
CDC, FDA update medical device reprocessing guidance
Also this week: CDC adds six Prevention Epicenters, FDA sends orders to three duodenoscope manufacturers and HHS creates a mobile app resource for disaster preparedness
Energy Management, Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene, Water Management
2015 Sustainable Operations Survey
Hospitals make fruitful progress toward sustainability as some take great strides and others stick to baby steps
Operational Excellence
Health systems tackle population health with wellness centers
Is your health system planning to open a health and wellness center to address volume to value care?