OVIEDO, Fla. — For health care buildings, facility services are a challenging and necessary component to providing care for patients. Health care facilities need to ensure they are in compliance with the latest regulatory standards and be able to maintain operations within a financially stable environment.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — New Jersey’s ambulatory surgical center (ASC) industry has helped to contribute more than $3 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new study by the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (NJAASC).
The study surveyed 54 New Jersey ASCs to collect data on the number of employees, total operational expenses and taxes, and fees paid to the state.
LAGRANGE, Ga. — West Georgia Health, based in LaGrange, announced May 19 that it has agreed to join with Marietta, Ga.-based WellStar Health System.
DALLAS — Parkland Health & Hospital System recently opened its newest Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) clinic in Dallas. The Hatcher Station Health Center welcomed its first patients on May 19.
Lauren Innovations announces the launch of NaviGate Emergency, a cloud-based crisis preparedness and compliance system designed specifically for health care organizations. Available 24/7 from any Internet-enabled device, the innovative system efficiently aids hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations with meeting regulatory compliance mandates, while improving efficiencies related to overall safety, security and facilities management.
Alto-Shaam heated holding equipment is a virtual time machine. Gentle Halo Heat keeps items hot, succulent and ready for hours. Food retains its natural moisture without the drying effects of fans or added humidity.
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The City of Camarillo Planning Commission gave St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital the go-ahead on May 11 to proceed with the design and construction of the hospital’s new addition and modernization.
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — UnityPoint Health-Trinity recently opened an expansion of its Heart Center and Emergency Department (ED) in Rock Island.
NEW YORK — A majority of U.S. hospitals excel in common surgical procedures such as heart bypass, hip replacement and knee replacement, according to analysis from New York-based U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News revealed the results of its new Best Hospitals for Common Care ratings on May 20. The ratings cover nearly every hospital in the country and evaluate each one in five common surgical procedures and medical conditions that account for millions of hospitalizations each year.
Mystaire’s MY-PCR Prep workstations provide the molecular biology laboratory technician with a “personal cleanroom” for use in the amplification of DNA and RNA. Between amplifications, My-PCR Prep can be irritated with shortwave UV energy to denature potential contaminates and eliminate their ability to be amplified. The main chamber of MY-PCR Prep is constructed from a continuous piece of polycarbonate to prevent UV light from escaping the chamber during irritation.
