Bryn Mawr Hospital Plans $200 Million Modernization
BRYN MAWR, Pa. — Bryn Mawr Hospital (BMH), part of Main Line Health (MLH), approved a sketch plan to move forward with a $200 million modernization project on its campus.
April 22, 2015
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Opens Rehab Center
LOS ANGELES — Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) held a grand opening and dedication of the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation Rehabilitation Center on April 16.
Baptist Health, MD Anderson Partner on Cancer Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Baptist Health, a hospital network based in Jacksonville, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) in Houston have agreed to partner on a joint cancer program that will help patients have increased access to oncology care and treatment.
Physician-Owned Hospitals Rate High for Patient Satisfaction
BALTIMORE — Physician-owned hospitals provide a higher level of patient satisfaction, according to a survey released April 16 by Baltimore-based Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The findings were released as CMS introduced star ratings for hospitals on Hospital Compare, a public information website that helps consumers choose a hospital and understand the quality of care it delivers.
Anthony J. Haas
Anthony J. Haas FAIA, FACHA, senior principal at WHR Architects, began his tenure as the 2015 president of the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA). The college provides board certification for architects who practice as health care specialists. Its members include health care architects throughout the United States and Canada with specialized skills and proven expertise.
Housekeeping Carts
Geerpres Inc., manufacturers of cleaning equipment for the sanitary supply, food service, health care and cleanroom industries, has completely redesigned its entire line of metal housekeeping carts. The new line has been named the Shuttle Series. Common to the entire line is a new sleek design with rounded corners, wider door openings that allow easier access into the locking cabinet and a new lock location on the front of the cart designed to prevent frequent key breakage. The Shuttle Series metal housekeeping carts all feature a 10-year warranty unique to the industry.