HFM News
DESIGN
A thematic focus on "human kindness" will guide the design improvement projects happening across the 39-hospital system..
NEWS
Also this week: EPA orders company to stop selling ineffective disinfectant, the Joint Commission eliminates rules office-based surgery practices and the FDA issues a Class 1 recall..
OPERATIONS
An analysis of health system mergers and acquisitions indicates a continuation of the shift toward vertical integration via retail clinics, physician practices and digital resources..
OPERATIONS
Does your health care facility face barriers in using building information modeling for facility management?.
TECHNOLOGY
Citizen Memorial Hospital's strategy to acquire new facilities coincided with a strong focus on health IT to connect its entire system..
DESIGN
Sentara Leigh Hospital replaces its 1970-built patient rooms with larger, modern rooms that provide comfort to patients and more working space for staff..
NEWS
Also this week: study reports decrease of MRSA in hospitals and FDA releases safety communication on reprocessing bronchoscopes..
DESIGN
CannonDesign and RedRick Technologies provide design guidance with hopes to reduce repetitive strain injuries among radiologists..
OPERATIONS
Has your health system implemented an initiative to improve waste-removal operations?.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
New AHRQ report gives insight on staff-based initiatives that can help to improve operations and patient outcomes..