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Turning temporary structures into permanent spaces
Facilities management leader discusses process in building two temporary health care sites, and tips for transitioning structures from temporary to permanent
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OPERATIONS
The Joint Commission shares COVID-19 dashboard used for survey scheduling
The dashboard is one of many factors that helps the accrediting organization determine when to schedule and conduct onsite surveys
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Environmental services
Floors may be underappreciated source of contamination
SHEA study says that hospital floors may provide a path of pathogen transmission, warrants further research
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Codes & Standards
Tracking ASHRAE Standards open for comment
A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment
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Construction
Loma Linda project reaches milestone
The university medical center continues progress on its new patient towers
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Infection prevention
Studying pathogens on hospital curtains
Researchers test antimicrobial hospital curtains to determine effectiveness
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Technology
System uses grant to expand telehealth
University health care system adds equipment and infrastructure to help respond to the pandemic
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Emergency preparedness
How West Coast hospitals responded to wildfire risks
Hospitals from California to Oregon share best practices for managing facilities during wildfire spread
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Codes+Standards
Study looks into impact of door gap sizes on fire safety
The research will help to determine appropriate door gap sizes included in future codes and standards
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Checklist
CMS resumes on-site routine inspections
Plus: HHS awards funds for reconstruction and releases workforce management toolkit
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