Staying Cool
Edd McGatha, facilities director of the Children’s Medical Center of Dayton, had a unique opportunity when it came time to…
October 7, 2009
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Roof Retrofits Can Lead to Financial Benefits
Only a fraction of the 40 billion square feet of roofing annually installed in the United States involves retrofit projects…
Cooling Contingency Planning for Can Prevent Catastrophic Failure
In addition to daily operational management plans — dictated in many cases by specific, rigorous practices required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations — most hospitals and medical centers have contingency plans to manage operational interruptions or system failures, such as a power outage, fire, computer failure or chemical spill.
Illinois Provider Settles Into New Patient Tower
JOLIET, Ill. — Healthcare officials at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center are settling into a new $144 million, eight-story patient…
$1 Billion Ohio Project Approved
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A $1 billion project to expand Ohio State University’s Medical Center was approved by the university’s board of trustees.
The expansion will advance the medical center’s education and research programs and improve patient care, according to school officials.
People in the News – September/October 2009
A/E/C Martin Gilliat was appointed to principal of Cannon Design, an international architectural firm. He will be responsible for helping…
Reduced Costs Create Opportunities in Recession
Even though the economy has forced many hospitals and health systems to delay or cancel capital projects, there is still a bright spot on the horizon — reduced costs. Commodities, materials and land have all seen a recent and fairly dramatic drop in prices.
Tips for Choosing Facility Management
In the current economic climate, healthcare administrators are looking for ways to cut costs and increase efficiencies. One of the…
The Case for Carpet
When people think of areas for recovery after medical treatment they often envision a comfortable, calm and quite recuperation area….