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University tests out mobile UVC robot
The DINGO was created to offer a more mobile alternative to stand-in-place UVC disinfection systems
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Safety
VA hospital reduces patient ligature risk
A simple but innovative device eliminated a ligature risk at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
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Construction
Penn Medicine takes processing off-site
The processing center has a capacity to sterilize and package instruments from up to 200 surgical cases per day
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Engineering
Upgrades to chilled water infrastructure help boost reliability
Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center leverages partnership to tackle aging infrastructure
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Technology
Hospital sees strong adoption of RTLS
Nemours Children’s Health System launched an internal campaign to help staff gain the full benefit of its RTLS system
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Biomedical
Ultracold freezers help save energy
Mayo Clinic replaces more than 1,000 freezers, reducing energy use 60 percent
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Construction
AHA advocates for investments in aging health care infrastructure
The AHA seeks to secure funding for hospitals and health systems through the Biden Administration's American Jobs Plan
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Infection Prevention
Study reviews mask decontamination
From UV disinfection to steam reprocessing, researchers analyze effectiveness of various mask decontamination methods
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Design
Centers open for COVID-19 patients
NYC Health + Hospitals has opened three COVID-19 Centers of Excellence to treat recovering patients
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Sustainability
ENERGY STAR honors ASHE again
American Society for Health Care Engineering earns ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for fifth consecutive year
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