Rush University Revamps Simulation Lab
CHICAGO — A new simulation lab at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago will finally give students and medical providers the space they need for critical training.
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Search for Waste Disposal Ideas Begins
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Edison Nation Medical, a product developer that helps innovators through the process of licensing, is searching for ways to improve hazardous waste disposal in hospitals and health care facilities.
Edison invites the public to submit ideas through its confidential portal at www.EdisonNationMedical.com/waste through Oct. 24.
MRI Users Rank Best Systems
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. — GE, Philips, Siemens and Toshiba are dominating the MRI market, according to ECRI Institute. The nonprofit health care research organization recently released on Aug. 13 details of its poll that asked hundreds of MRI users to rate the best systems on the market.
Joyce Polhamus
SmithGroupJJR has elected Joyce Polhamus, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, to its board of directors. Polhamus is co-leader of the firm’s San Francisco Health Studio. During her 18 years with SmithGroupJJR, Polhamus has led a number of health care projects, including campus and interior master plans, renovations and new facilities for ambulatory, acute and post-acute care.
Data System
Schneider Electric has released the EcoStruxure solution for health care, which is designed to fully integrate clinical health care systems with infrastructure systems to lower operating expenses, reduce risk, improve clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. The solution leverages interrelated data to better operate facilities, leading to improved energy savings and building life cycle costs, as well as enhanced staff productivity and patient security.
Closed ERs May Impact Patient Mortality
SAN FRANCISCO — Patients admitted to a hospital located near another hospital with a closed emergency department have a greater chance of dying, according to a California study published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
Researchers believe that the closure of emergency departments puts pressure on nearby ERs as well as patients. This could be due to increased travel time to farther emergency departments, as well as increased wait times or crowding in ERs with bigger populations.
Comfort Meets Gothic Architecture at New Sanford Hospital
FARGO, N.D. — At the end of July, Sanford Health gave the public a peek at what patient rooms will look like in the largest hospital project in North Dakota history. The 11-story Sanford Fargo Medical Center is set to open this month and is expected to serve 200,000 people in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Boston Children’s Hospital Promotes Quiet Environment
BOSTON — Hospital settings can be intimidating for children. Machines, equipment, alarms and general hospital noises increase the need for acoustic and environmental solutions to promote a healing environment for young patients.
Yuma Regional Cancer Center Opens
YUMA, Ariz. — A comprehensive cancer center has officially opened to provide cancer-care services in the southwestern Arizona region.