Tag: Healthcare
EPA Recognizes Healthcare and Higher Ed CHP
Combined heat and power (CHP) systems, also known as cogeneration, simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from a single energy source — increasing energy efficiency.
Tricks Of The Trade: Healthcare Housekeeping
Is there an industry standard for housekeepers and maintenance technicians per square foot of healthcare facilities?
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: VeriClean System by Diversey
This program is aimed at improving the cleaning and disinfection of high touch surfaces in healthcare settings. It integrates products, processes, training, and validation into a continuous improvement plan to limit transmission of healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Vancouver, WA Hospital Studied For Energy Practices
The facility was chosen for the study due to its already energy efficient operations.
Drug Safety In Healthcare Facilities Highlighted
Recently, NIOSH, OSHA, and The Joint Commission reminded healthcare facilities on safe practices for handling antineoplastic drugs.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Laundry Cleaning Solutions From Proteus Solutions, LLC
Diversey, Inc. and Standard Textile Co., Inc. have joined forces to bring cost-effective, sustainable options to lodging and healthcare.
First IFMA Health Care Council Annual Report Released
The Council's board of directors has authorized complimentary distribution of the electronic version of the report to anyone working in the health care industry.
Healthcare Facilities Can Win $25,000
In February 2011, National Office Furniture will provide a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to a healthcare facility that registers on its website.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: HealthPower From Square D by Schneider Electric
This program focuses on the electrical infrastructure of hospitals to improve safety, as well as operational efficiency.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Pharmaceutical Waste Management
MA-based Clean Harbors offers customized pharmaceutical waste management and removal programs for healthcare facilities.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: UNO Reverse Vending Machines From TOMRA
These machines enable facility managers to ensure recyclable containers end up in the correct place.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Environment of Care (EoC) From Trane
Through this service, Trane works with healthcare facility managers to identify conditions in their physical facilities that are taking away from the effectiveness of patient care.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Hospital Energy Performance
Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. (EH&E) has launched a service to improve building systems performance and energy efficiency in healthcare facilities.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Flooded Hospital Shortens A Long Road Back
On June 7, 2008, record flooding from nearby Haw Creek filled the basement and up to six inches on the first floor of Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, IN.
TFM Names Charles Ayoub Facility Executive Of The Year
A no nonsense leader gets things done at a growing Houston hospital-in spite of obstacles and disasters.
Did You Miss Our “Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation” Webinar?
View this free video webinar to learn about different types of smart building solutions, how intelligent asset monitoring can save money with predictive maintenance, and more!
Did You Miss Our “Air Curtains: Conserving Energy And Ambiance At The Door” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn how air curtains save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, support the indoor experience, and conserve ambiance.
[VIDEO] ARC Facilities Overview | Instantly Access and Share Facility Information
The ARC Facilities mobile-first platform & App puts the plan room in your pocket. Building plans, Emergency information, O&M documentation and Compliance information is delivered instantly to on-the-go facilities professionals using mobile devices with no training required.