BRICK, N.J. — In early February, the $82 million Ocean Medical Center expansion project reached a milestone when it finished the final phase of the steel work that supports the structure after breaking ground in April 2012.
ATLANTA — Heath care professionals can look forward to the 12th Healthcare Facilities Forum at the Airport Marriott Hotel in Atlanta on April 29.
ORANGE, Calif. — Construction on the $558 million Children’s Tower II project at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) was completed in October, with 50 percent of the new facility opened for patients in early March. By the end of April, the entire new building will be in operation.
In response to smaller reimbursements, greater operational costs and more demanding record-keeping requirements, the delivery of health care is becoming increasingly tied to technology.
SHOREVIEW, Minn. — Retail clinics are on the rise, with 1,425 retail clinics found in drugstore and retail settings in 39 states, according to Merchant Medicine, a Shoreview-based retail clinic consultancy and market research company.
CVS-owned MinuteClinic, with locations in the company’s pharmacies, is primarily responsible, with a net gain of 67 retail clinics from Dec. 1, 2011, to Dec. 1, 2012. MinuteClinic now represents about 44 percent of retail clinics, with 620 locations, while Walgreens’ TakeCare has 362 locations.
SALEM, N.H. — Whether going in for a routine checkup or undergoing a surgical procedure that requires an extended stay, patients often experience trepidation when visiting health care facilities.
CHICAGO — Caremerge, which launched in 2012 in Chicago, is a technology solution that focuses on senior health care.
Lista International introduces its flexible Storage Wall System to meet certain user and facility needs. Featuring modular drawers, shelves and rollout trays, the system categorizes items with its sterile department, as well as emergency and medicine distribution sections. Ideal for hospitals, the unit contains various drawer heights, providing storage for a range of items, from very small to large surgical kits. With 100 percent full extension, the drawers and rollout trays allow easy access to items and can each hold up to 440 pounds, according to the company.
The next generation Tablet Management product line from Ergotron is designed to offer users enhanced gadget security. Featuring capacity limits of up to 16, 32 and 48 tablets, the cart and desktop units from the series can also accommodate iPhones and iPods. These lightweight and compact systems are offered with or without LED Individual Status Indicators to retain charging, syncing and mobility of the devices.
