Operational Excellence
CONFERENCES
Patient experience and infection control were hot topics at this year's ASHE-sponsored summit.
SUSTAINABILITY
Has your health care facility launched an energy-efficiency project within the last year?.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Program separates waste from six hospitals and employs differently abled persons.
INTERVIEW
National Patient Safety Foundation leader discusses the role of facilities professionals.
TECHNOLOGY
The Internet of Things will continue to grow at hospitals as data become easier to share.
NEWS
Also this week: Olympus validates updated duodenoscope reprocessing instructions and study looks at bacterial biofilms in hospital water pipes.
SUSTAINABILITY
The medical center is working with the American Sustainable Business Council to rid all health care devices and products of unsafe chemicals.
PATIENT SAFETY
Has the increased focus on patient safety impacted your role during the past year?.
NEWS
Also this week: VA invests $22.3 billion in health tech upgrades and New Jersey hospitals partner to reduce C. difficile.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CDC Prevention Epicenter examines different infection prevention strategies to help narrow down best practices in reducing HAIs.