Megan Headley
Articles
IT and OT Infrastructure
3G phaseout could leave critical hospital technologies at risk
5G network rollout threatens connectivity of older systems.
Operational Excellence, Safety and Security
New frameworks help to redefine health care violence prevention
Updated violence prevention standards prompt new thinking and resources to mitigate risk.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
PPE monitors help to reduce transmission
A North Carolina hospital trained and deployed PPE monitors as part of its COVID-19 mitigation strategy.
Operational Excellence, Leadership
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.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Communications Systems
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.
Operational Excellence
Strategies for creating LGBTQ-inclusive health care environments
Einstein Healthcare Network works to make its physical environment inclusive for all gender identities.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Certification boosts EVS knowledge and satisfaction
Community Medical Centers develops new position to promote career growth among EVS techs.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Laundry facility remediation stops fungi outbreaks
Hospital infection preventionists and laundry facility leaders work together to successfully identify and eliminate an outbreak.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, Real-time Locating Systems
Transfer and operations center coordinates care
Staff at Renown Health's Transfer and Operation Center keep patients flowing safely and efficiently through the care process.
Operational Excellence, Leadership, Safety and Security
Health care facilities prepare for the next return to work wave
Two health care facilities leaders weigh in on best practices for organizations welcoming staff back into the physical environment.