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November/December 2018
Volume: 31
Edition: 10
The 2018 Hospital Security Survey featured in this issue gives greater insight into the design, technology and infrastructure strategies health care facilities are using to keep patients and staff safe. Also in this issue: Using data from post-occupancy evaluations; ligature-risk requirements; advances in lighting controls; preparing for accreditation surveys; building a high-performing environmental services department.
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Questions and answers for ASHE members
Members address issues on fire ratings and carbon dioxide storage
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Advocacy Adviser
Five tips on submitting regulatory comments
ASHE's advocacy team shows how to write an effective public comment and engage in the regulatory process
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Upfront
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Emergency Management
Southeast hospitals recover from hurricanes Florence and Michael
Severe weather caused evacuations and damage at hospitals across several states
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Infection Prevention
Infection prevention project zeros in on outpatient settings
Joint Commission and CDC partner on project ADOPT Guidance to prevent spread of infection
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Architecture
Design of medical plaza supports social development in kids
Rady Children's Medical Plaza's pediatric care includes specialized programs for children on the autism spectrum
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Technology
An augmented reality tool helps improve remote care
Students at Purdue University create new technology that will soon be tested by the Department of Defense
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Codes+Standards
Hospital Medicare outpatients poorer and sicker
Plus: CDC reports decline in hospital infections and the AHA comments on FCC telehealth proposal
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Interview
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Interview
Communication is key to achieving compliance
HFAP Adviser Alise Howlett discusses how the program is helping to improve the physical environment
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Solutions
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Products+Services
Solutions: Power and plumbing
Power and electrical, plumbing and other products on our radar
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Field Report
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Field Report
Software helps protect sensitive assets
Missouri Delta Medical Center uses RTLS system to monitor temperature and humidity levels across its facility
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Cover Story
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2018 Hospital Security Survey
2018 Hospital Security Survey
Data shows that hospitals are making important strides in safety as they respond to risks
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2018 Hospital Security Survey
Cybersecurity defense starts with a risk assessment
American Hospital Association cybersecurity expert gives advice to help hospitals strengthen their systems
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Design
Making design research matter
Applying post-occupancy evaluations to future projects requires a strategy and a multidisciplinary team
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Design
Recommended methodologies for charrettes
Charrette exercises should include six key elements
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Patient Safety
Separating fact from fiction in ligature risk
ASHE advocacy expert breaks down how to design for continuous observation in various health care settings
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Patient Safety
ASHE’s three-step, ligature-risk guidance
How to identify, observe and remove ligature risks in patient settings
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Marketplace
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Lighting-control systems evolve with technology
Improved connectivity and growing LED choices drive sophisticated solutions for health care facilities
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Compliance + Operations
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Compliance+Operations
Tracking and documenting physical environment compliance
How to prepare for accreditation surveys well ahead of time
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Compliance+Operations
Insourcing services for accreditation surveys
Building the case for hiring staff in-house for compliance tracking
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Environmental Services
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Environmental Services
Boosting ES departmental recognition
Build a high-performing team by providing opportunities for success and enhancing continuity of performance
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Environmental Services
Leading the front line of environmental services
Modeling humility, authenticity and integrity will help to build a collaborative team
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Architecture Showcase
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Architecture Showcase
Building for the future
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas' master plan will help it maintain caring for its community for years to come
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