In operating room (OR) optimization, just as in a lifesaving surgical procedure, every minute counts. Small improvements in OR efficiency over the course of a year add up to substantial time and cost savings for a healthcare organization.
LOS ANGELES — The Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion in Los Angeles recently received LEED Gold certification after opening last summer.
DALLAS — Up to 70 directors of healthcare facilities will meet in Dallas for the complimentary Healthcare Facilities Management Forum on Oct. 19-20, 2015. With a unique appointment-based format of one-on-one meetings, seminars led by industry leaders and peer-to-peer networking opportunities, the forum is recognized as an efficient method for sourcing new solutions in the healthcare facilities industry. Sponsors include Axis Communications, Detex, Kimberly Clark and Bradley Corporation.
Gary Owens, senior principal of FKP Architects, was recently elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, a distinction held by less than 4 percent of the AIA’s 85,000 members. Owens has been with FKP for 26 years and built his career by serving the needs of healthcare institutions and their patients with innovative, supportive environments.
The CleanCote BioWall is a composite panel wall that offers a simple installation process that can save time and money. It features a thermoset phenolic resin core that is surrounded by two skins of smooth or suede finish melamine. The CleanCote BioWall is designed for interior use on the walls in a cleanroom type of setting. It can also be used in other environments where a clean and easily maintained surface is the first concern. The BioWall is impact resistant and contains no silica. Most foreign matter is easily cleaned from the panels using detergents.
ProCoustic Acoustical Tile & Ceiling Coating by ProCoat is a specialty coating designed to restore structurally sound ceiling surfaces. At the same time, grids (t-bars), air diffusers and speaker plates can be coated, giving the entire ceiling a completely new appearance. ProCoustic Acoustical Tile and Ceiling Coating is water-based and available in both 5-gallon and 1-gallon sizes. It is also non-toxic and can improve light reflectance and increase acoustical value. Tiles will not warp or stick after coating, which instead provides a better than new tile appearance.
The StyleView Cart is an ergonomic and easy-to-maneuver health care cart. It features sit-to-stand height adjustments, side-to-side LCD and keyboard motion, an adjustable back tilt keyboard tray and bi-focal viewing. Built of plastic, aluminum and zinc-plated steel, the cart also offers a screen size of up to 22 inches. Additional features include an antimicrobial coating, locking casters, a secure laptop compartment, a storage basket and a wrist rest. The four-port USB hub is ideal for use in a hospital setting.
Vinyl tile flooring by Karndean Design Flooring is ideal for busy health care environments where cleanliness and durability are of paramount importance. Karndean flooring can be easily zoned, facilitating patient flow and demarcation of different areas. From resisting spills to avoiding dust and mites, Karndean’s non-porous floor tiles and wood planks also contribute to cleaner, healthier environments from the day they’re installed. The company’s wide range of low maintenance designs carry a low-volatile organic compound (VOC) rating.
Addvent, a leading provider of ventilation products, has introduced the Rapide — a new eco-friendly, super-fast hand dryer. The new Rapide Green Spot hand dryer offers great eco-credentials. With its tri-color drying zone and powerful operation, it provides super-fast drying times of between 10 to 12 seconds, thus reducing washroom time. This combination of high-speed drying, variable element output and low-energy usage gives as much as 70 percent energy saving and substantially lower cost of ownership figures when compared to similar conventional dryers.
Larson Electronics’ new integrated LED stainless steel hazardous location light fixture is a 4-foot single lamp fixture that is ideal for operators who seek a top-quality, explosion-proof light that reduces operating costs, improves lighting quality and reduces down time incurred from frequent servicing intervals. The specially designed integrated LED array produces 19,200 lumens of bright light in a 116-degree-by-126-degree-wide flood beam spread. It is protected by stainless-steel housing and a shatter and heat-resistant clear acrylic lens secured with eight steel draw latches.
