University General Closes Dallas Hospital
HOUSTON — Two weeks after announcing on Dec. 9 that it would sell its Dallas hospital, Houston-based University General Health System (University General) confirmed rumors that it will close the facility.
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Anderson County Hospital Gets Ready to Open
GARNETT, Kan. — Anderson County Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Garnett, is set to open its doors on Jan. 29.
A Case Study in Construction Cost and Schedule Challenges
NEW YORK — When a shorter construction schedule was implemented for the Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility in Harlem, it forced designers and contractors to re-evaluate their plans to overcome any potential delays.
Nationwide Children’s Projects to Cost $130 Million
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nationwide Children’s Hospital unveiled details last week for two new facilities near its downtown campus in Columbus. The expansion projects are estimated to cost $130 million combined.
Electronic Health Records Boost Patient Trust, Survey Finds
WASHINGTON — Access to electronic health records (EHRs) is helping boost patient engagement and confidence in providers, according to a new study from Washington-based National Partnership for Women & Families.
Langley Air Force Base Hospital Honored with Project Award
LANGLEY, Va. — Doctors and medical staff have recently moved into the renovated Langley Air Force Base hospital. The $62 million expansion project was named best project in a public sector building over $15 million by the Design Build Institute of America – Southeast Region during a ceremony last month.
New St. Jude Tower Completed Ahead of Schedule
FULLERTON, Calif. — A new $228 million health care facility that opened last month in Fullerton was completed five months early and more than 10 percent under the original construction budget.
New York Nurses Reduce Infection, Improve Patient Outcome via Leadership Program
NEW YORK — New York nurses from seven different hospitals have recently developed methods to reduce hospitalization-related infections in the critical care unit while simultaneously improving patient outcome. These methods were believed to be the result of a 16-month leadership program where nurses developed keen senses of leadership and innovation in the hospitality field.
New Jersey Hospital System Stimulates Economy
PRINCETON, N.J.— The New Jersey Hospital System keeps surprising the nation with its contributions to the Garden State’s economy. This time around, the hospital system contributed a whopping $21 billion to the state economy in 2013.
Bulk Linen Cart
Bulk linen carts in the PSL Series from laundry product manufacturer Meese Orbitron Dunne (MOD) feature dual, recessed safety handles that are permanently rotomolded into the cart during manufacturing to maximize energy transfer and promote efficient, ergonomic movement for reduced strain on staffers. Included as standard on the 90PSL and 95PSL luxury laundry carts, the dual, recessed safety handles are set on the swiveling, steering end in a vertical orientation to align the hand in a naturally comfortable position for pulling the linen carts.