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NEWS
Also this week: New guidance on unique device identification and study finds 50 percent of hospital mattresses contain resistant-bacteria.
TECHNOLOGY
The organization also gives recommended steps health care organizations can take to reduce cybersecurity threats.
INFECTION PREVENTION
Does your health system work with other organizations in its infection control efforts?.
CONSTRUCTION
Robotic, augmented reality and 3-D printing technology used by medical professionals may have practical use in building health care facilities.
NEWS
Also this week: APIC highlights strategies during active-shooter situations and FDA issues updates on health care gown requirements.
SUSTAINABILITY
University of Maryland Medical Center has saved $1.2 million after adopting Practice Greenhealth's "Greening the OR" initiative.
SECURITY
Has your health system reviewed its emergency response plans with staff within the last month?.
DESIGN
Researchers say there are three things health systems should commit to when designing common spaces.
CONSTRUCTION
The new HCA StoneSprings Hospital Center was built using a redesigned prototype that reduces square footage, improves flow and organizes departments more efficiently.
NEWS
Also this week: A new study on the costs of C. diff infections and CDC warns of new superbug variation of CRE.