WASHINGTON — If a patient returns to the emergency room only a few days after their initial visit, it’s generally due to a lack of trust in other parts of the health care system and because he or she is anxious about their symptoms.
HONOLULU — The state of Hawaii has approved $9.2 million for capital improvement projects, including the renovation of two state hospital facilities and other health care upgrades.
IRVINE, Calif. — Irvine-based design firm LPA has formed LPA Healthcare, a new studio that will manage the design of acute- and specialty-care facilities and offer sustainable innovations.
The company has hired Rick Wood, AIA, a 25-year veteran architect and previous partner at Wood Burghard Swain Architects (WBSA), headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif. Wood will become a managing principal, and eight members of Wood’s staff will join him at LPA, which has already been working with WBSA on health care projects for about a year.
Penny Busch has joined CBRE Healthcare as a principal consultant in Dallas. Busch has more than 15 years of experience in the health care and commercial industry and has knowledge related to project scheduling, budgeting and procurement. Prior to joining CBRE Healthcare, Busch served as a senior program manager at Parkland Health & Hospital System. She holds a Bachelor of Science in architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Tim Schaefer has rejoined CBRE Healthcare as a principal consultant in Richmond, Va. With more than 20 years of health care experience, Schaefer has worked on both the owner and consultant side of project management. Prior to joining CBRE Healthcare, Schaefer served as director of facility construction and planning at the Carle Foundation Hospital. In his role at CBRE Healthcare, he provides project advisory solutions on multiple projects in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.
As the latest addition to the WetTask System line, Kimtech WetTask Dual Performance Wipers from Kimberly-Clark Professional are specially designed to be used with a user’s preferred chemical solution in order to maintain disinfectant concentration. This system delivers target concentration of disinfectant to reach the surface — reducing the risk of cross contamination that can occur with laundered towels and microfiber cloths. The wiping system offers enhanced scrubbing versatility with two different sides for cleaning and disinfecting.
UniMac unveils its redesigned UW 85-160-pound hardmount washer-extractors. The UniLinc Control System is available on all larger capacity models within the UW series. The control technology enables operators to monitor data and performance indicators, and pinpoint areas where there can be increased efficiency or decreased operating costs that are associated with labor, linen replacement, utilities and maintenance. With the UniLinc controls, operators are able to manage their entire laundry operation off-site from any Internet-connected computer.
MEEKER, Colo. — Pioneers Medical Center topped out this month, with the last beam on the nearly 90,000-square-foot facility going up before the outside walls will be built.
BETHESDA, Md. — Suburban Hospital in Bethesda is planning to break ground in late October on a $230 million expansion.
RESTON, Va. — The Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI) has released its 2013 Milestone Report, which shows more hospitals are adopting sustainability practices. According to the report, hospitals are taking such measures to reduce their environmental footprint, lower costs and improve the health of patients and staff.
