TULANE, La. — Though the public is always encouraged to stay off the streets during extreme weather events, many invariably don’t, and some end up needing to brave dangerous weather because of more pressing concerns, like severe injury or sickness. This necessity means another group of people doesn’t have the option to stay inside and keep dry, those who staff the hospitals people rely on in their time of need.
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Events such as the 2010 fatal shootings at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and the theft of thousands of opioid pain relievers over a six-month period by a Minnesota hospital nurse — are examples of why security remains one of the biggest challenges faced by health care facility professionals.
PHILADELPHIA — The University City Science Center (UCSC) recently announced the construction of a new 11-story tower at 3737 Market Street in West Philadelphia, Pa. as part of a collaboration with Wexford Science + Technology, a private real estate investment and development company from Baltimore, Md Wexford Science + Technology specializes in working with nonprofit organizations like hospitals and universities, as well as private businesses. UCSC was established in 1963 and remains the largest urban research park in the nation.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the world of heavily regulated industries, companies often find themselves stuck between two less than appealing options: either stay completely within the broadest interpretation of regulations, possibly sacrificing cost-saving opportunities in the process, or chasing savings while exposing themselves to higher risk of government intervention. Some companies try to interpret regulations in the broadest way possible, attempting to gain an edge on their competitors, but most companies and even local government agencies tend to take a very conservative approach.
NEW ORLEANS — Among the losses of Hurricane Katrina and the flooding it brought to the Gulf Coast, perhaps one of the greatest blows was the destruction of vital structures like a VA medical hospital in New Orleans, La. Now the Department of Veterans Affairs is constructing a replacement, which is intended to provide a massive upgrade over the previous facility. Major hurricanes have been known to devastate local medical services, leaving them crippled for years in some cases.
Helen Ryan was recently named the permanent director of nursing for the Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust in Yeovil, England. Now with nearly 20 years of experience and service at this district, Ryan originally joined the team when she took charge of the intensive care unit in 1993. She later on became the nurse consultant responsible for critical care. Ryan also spent six years on Yeovil District Hospital’s board of governors as a staff governor.
Christine Close, RN, BSN, has been appointed to clinical nurse manager of the urgent care center at Oswego Health’s soon-to-be-opened Central Square Medical Center in Oswego, N.Y. With over 14 years of experience in the health care field, Close was initially hired as a staff nurse to work on one of Oswego Hospital’s medical/surgical floors.
The SureContact line of health care handrails by InPro was recently launched to meet demands of more adequate and effective cleaning solutions. These handrails are designed to reduce surface contamination to keep both staff and patients healthy. Using sanitized zinc pyrithione, nonleaching technology, SureContact handrails defend against various bacteria by electrically depolarizing microorganisms, creating a permanently protected surface, according to the company. The handrails are offered in seven different solid colors.
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