Operational Excellence

Hospitals save resources using ASHE's energy-procurement strategies
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
HFM Article

Hospitals save resources using ASHE's energy-procurement strategies

Jeff Ferenc
Strategy saves health care systems an average of 10 percent compared to traditional methods.
ASHE wins Energy Star award, releases report on emergency power
CHECKLIST
HFM Article

ASHE wins Energy Star award, releases report on emergency power

Mike Hrickiewicz
Also, news from the Joint Commission, FGI and NPSF.
Real-time locating system keeps workflow on track at two busy medical clinics
TECHNOLOGY
HFM Article

Real-time locating system keeps workflow on track at two busy medical clinics

Jeff Ferenc
RTLS reduces patient wait times and streamlines caregiver flow to boost satisfaction.
Research shows co-locating housing and care reduces hospitalization rates
OPERATIONS
HFM Article

Research shows co-locating housing and care reduces hospitalization rates

Jamie Morgan
Juniper Communities' model integrates senior housing and on-site medical services.
Carolinas HealthCare launches first-ever mobile unit for lung cancer detection
MOBILE HEALTH
HFM Article

Carolinas HealthCare launches first-ever mobile unit for lung cancer detection

Jeff Ferenc
The mobile CT unit brings care to underserved, at-risk residents in rural areas..
ASHE PDC Summit addresses health care facilities' biggest challenges
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
HFM Article

ASHE PDC Summit addresses health care facilities' biggest challenges

Jeff Ferenc
Educational sessions and trade show help facility professionals to prepare for the future.
Stopping hospital violence requires zero tolerance for unruly behavior, expert says
SECURITY
HFM Article

Stopping hospital violence requires zero tolerance for unruly behavior, expert says

Marty Stempniak
Webinar sponsored by AHA, ASHRM emphasizes processes to curb violence.
Health care facility professionals show commitment to patient safety
SAFETY
HFM Article

Health care facility professionals show commitment to patient safety

Jamie Morgan
Patient Safety Awareness Week extends to every department of a health care facility.
Hospital’s program reduces nuisance alarms 30 percent
NEWS
HFM Article

Hospital’s program reduces nuisance alarms 30 percent

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Joint Commission launches compounding facility certification.
Joint Commission checking for compliance with FDA ban on powdered gloves
NEWS
HFM Article

Joint Commission checking for compliance with FDA ban on powdered gloves

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: ASHE extends deadline on Energy and Water Survey.
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