Cover story
NIHD paves the way for clinicians
The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design continues to advocate for the caregiver's voice in health care design
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Cover story
Nurses provide essential design guidance
Caregivers are pushing the design world forward with key insights to benefit patients and staff
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Infection control
High-touch surfaces can pose risks in long-term care
A recent study highlights the difficulties of keeping high-touch surfaces clean
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Operations
Children’s hospital works to build bridges with veterans
DoD program connects skilled veteran with professional opportunities at Wisconsin hospital
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Security
Changes in security help ease tension at children’s hospital
New intervention protocols diffuse workplace violence at multiple stages
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Advocacy
Leaders seek changes to code regulating hospital medical gases
A subtle change in the 2018 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, could lead to patient care issues if left unresolved
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Hospital Construction Survey
Maintenance staff plays key design and construction role
Real-life examples prove the value of maintenance staff involvement in health care construction projects
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Hospital Construction Survey
2022 Hospital Construction Survey
Results of the 2022 Hospital Construction Survey show that maintenance staff input leads to long-term benefits
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Operations
Worker shortages hit health care facilities teams
COVID-19 has exacerbated growing staff challenges among health care engineering, environmental services and support services departments
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News
COVID-19 creates obstacles in health care construction projects
Recent report examines the pandemic's impact on health care planning, including supply chain issues and labor shortages
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