Connor T. Lewis

Ryan Companies US Inc. announced that Connor T. Lewis has been hired as vice president of development for the company’s health care sector in the southeast region. In his new position, Connor works closely with health systems, physician groups and other health care providers across the nation facilitating their growth strategies through strategic real estate acquisitions, development and construction.

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Touchless Wall Switch

It takes only two to four hours for a virus to spread through an office, hotel or health care facility after a doorknob or tabletop is contaminated. To help organizations reduce the spread of infection, ATEK Access Technologies LLC released the Larco U-WAV touchless sensing wall switch, a sensor switch designed for activation of automatic doors, lighting controls or call points. The U-WAV touch-free switch is compliant with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.

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Airflow Indicator

Procedure room and/or isolation room air pressure differential is critical for staff and patient safety. Lamiflow Airflow Indicators provide staff with the capability to observe airflow at a glance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. These devices are the only UL-certified devices on the market today. The airflow indicators are also two-hour, Fire Wall-rated by UL, making them unique in the marketplace. All Lamiflow devices come with 3M Fire Stop protection, which is installed within the wall penetration.

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Hospitals Wasting Millions in Unused Surgical Supplies

BALTIMORE — Major hospitals across the U.S. are collectively throwing away at least $15 million a year in unused operating room surgical supplies, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

Doctors said in a research report published Oct. 16 in the World Journal of Surgery that these supplies could be salvaged and used to ease shortages, improve surgical care and boost public health in developing countries.

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Janice Stanton

CannonDesign is further expanding its clinical expertise with the addition of health care advisory services consultant Janice Stanton, who has joined the firm as senior vice president. As a registered nurse with 30-plus years of nursing and consulting experience, Stanton brings to the firm a wealth of knowledge and experience related to nursing workflow, lean operations, health system performance optimization and clinical trials research management.

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Mobile Workstation

Lista announces the availability of mobile bases for almost all of their workbenches and workstations, including the Arlink and Align brands. This maximizes convenience and allows customers to easily reconfigure their workspace to keep up with changing demands. For personalization, check out the complimentary ListaWorks service. A team of experts will analyze your company’s specific needs and propose a custom solution, complete with 3D models and diagrams, that optimizes efficiency, productivity and profitability.

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