June 2013
Linen Rack Cover
Heavy-duty laundry cart covers from laundry product supplier Tingue, Brown & Co. are manufactured from rugged, waterproof, vinyl-coated nylon to protect clean linens from theft and damage. Designed to withstand scratches, scuffs and weathering, the covers have added thickness for life longevity, according to the company. They also include heavy zippers, tie-tapes and Velcro tabs for full enclosing and yet convenient user access. Optional accessories such as hand holes, outside pockets, color-coded stripes, logos and clear windows are also available.
Lighting Displays
Acuity Brands introduces the new color-changing Parata RGB LED luminaires from Winona. Available in linear cove, spot, flood and linear configurations, the lighting fixture offers premium lumen output and efficacy for indoor and outdoor uses, according to the company. For added design flexibility, it provides optic control and allows users to deliver consistent color, according to the company. With the use of its DMX or Remote Device Management systems, the lights can be easily controlled for a wide range of feature levels via a touch-screen display.
An Owner’s Ambassador: The Cx Agent
For today’s mission critical hospitals, in which 24/7/365 efficient systems operation is imperative, commissioning life safety, emergency power, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are particularly crucial.
Facility of the Month: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
CHARLESTOWN, Mass. — Two weeks after the Boston Marathon bombing, the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital opened just in time to care for victims.
NJ Medical Center to Start Energy Project
BAYONNE, N.J. — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recently approved a $950,000 rebate for the Bayonne Medical Center’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project, which will allow the acute-care hospital to generate most of the facility’s hot water, cooling and electricity, and run independently off the grid.
The $3.5 million CHP project will specifically allow heat waste from the hospital’s generators to heat the medical center, saving about $500,000 in energy costs in the first year alone.
NY Facilities Launch Emergency Tracking System
ALBANY, N.Y. — After evaluating evacuation procedures during Hurricane Sandy, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on June 5 the launch of a statewide emergency tracking system to track patients during an emergency evacuation.
Avatars Enlisted to Track Patient Progress
SAN MATEO, Calif. — As the demand for health care rises, more medical facilities are turning to technology to pick up the slack. One such facility is San Mateo Medical Center, which enlisted an avatar named Molly to help gather information from patients.
Jeff Holzhauer
A recent addition to the Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc. team, Jeff Holzhauer brings more than 22 years of hospital design experience to his new position as senior project manager at the company. As EUA expands its health care studio, Holzhauer will work closely with clients, helping them develop ideal design solutions that meet their needs.
Christopher Naughton
Christopher Naughton, AIA, a specialist in the design of health care facilities and an advocate for patients and their families, has joined Ratcliff as a senior medical planner. With 25 years serving the health care design sector, Naughton is now responsible for meeting client demands for effective healing solutions. Prior to his new role, he was the principal and senior planner at SmithGroupJJR, where he worked on facilities including St.