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Study looks at UV impact on HAIs
Researchers took a before and after look at the impact of UV disinfection on C. difficile infection rates
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Research project to gather electrical demand data
Project seeks hospital electrical demand and usage data from during the COVID-19 pandemic to help determine future needs
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News
Hospitals and health systems adapt to fight COVID-19
From alternate spaces to enhanced precautions, the health care system has made fast adjustments to treat patients
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Logistics
UCLA adds new mobile lab to fleet
The mobile lab will sterilize and process surgical instruments between two UCLA hospitals
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Engineering
Powering China’s 10-day hospital
Eaton helped to fast-track utility connections for two emergency field hospitals in response to COVID-19
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Environmental Services
Robots assist Stanford Hospital’s environmental services team
The 23 TUG robots help with routine tasks to free EVS staff for more complex duties
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Codes & Standards
ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170 open for comment
A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment
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Cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks targeting remote workforce
DHS and others publish cybersecurity guidance as Microsoft warns of ransomware attacks
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Design
Patients, staff differ on design opinions
Architects measured feedback on a mock behavioral health patient room designed for a VA hospital.
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Compliance + Operations
ASHE pushes for regulatory flexibility during COVID-19 pandemic
The organization is tracking regulatory best practices as hospitals erect temporary care facilities
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