Hospital Manager’s Perspective to Achieving Operational Efficiency
I am familiar with the three-pronged phrase, ‘patient-payer-provider’ when it comes to operational efficiency with today’s health providers
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How to Attain Net Zero Energy for Large-Scale Facilities
It’s safe to say that net zero appears ready to take over the market much as LEED did a few short years ago.
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Sentara Unveils Newly Renovated & Expanded Wound Healing Center in Virginia
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center officially revealed its newly renovated and expanded Sentara Wound Healing Center during a ribbon cutting on June 21. Those in attendance included current and past Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Board members, the Potomac Health Foundation Board, administration, physicians, community members and members of the team.
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Kaiser Permanente, Emory Healthcare Collaborate on Integrated Care in Atlanta
Emory Healthcare, the clinical arm of Emory University, and Kaiser Permanente publicized a new collaboration on June 13 that will brand two Emory hospitals as primary facilities for Kaiser doctors and patients in Atlanta.
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Medxcel Emphasizes Tornado Preparedness in Healthcare
Hospitals are commonly regarded as a safe place among patients and caregivers, where services never cease, and staff is continuously effective — but what happens when disaster strikes?
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Q&A: Healthcare Architect Talks Designing for Patient Experience
In a recent two-part article he wrote for DLR Group’s website, LiBassi explained designing for the patient experience as well as designing for hospitals into the future. Healthcare Construction + Operations News spoke with him to continue the conversation.
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Sustainable Facility Provides Aid for Domestic Violence Victims in Israel
According to World Health Organization data, up to 45 percent of women in Israel, comparable to most countries in the west, will be victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives, including recent statistics showing that 45 percent of children in Israel will be victims of violence.
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Green Roofs: Check the Pest Vital Signs
Green roofs, a growing trend across the country, can help set hospitals and clinics apart by contributing to a facility’s sustainability and providing patients with an extra set of benefits.
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Tech That Can Keep You Connected During an Expansion
Consider using communications technology to keep facility managers, engineers, architects, contractors and other interested parties on the same page during your next expansion.
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Expansion at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Improves Patient Flow
The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) debuted a new addition on Jan. 9 that includes a completely new emergency room, surgery and central processing departments and a new 17-bed Mental Health unit.
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