Healthcare Safety Archives

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Combats Waterborne Pathogens in Patient Showers

11 months ago10 months ago9 mins

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), infections with waterborne organisms such as Legionella, mycobacteria, Pseudomonas, and others cause significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in immunocompromised patients.

Q&A: Schneider Electric Discusses Healthcare Building Safety and IoT

8 years ago7 years ago8 mins

As building technology evolves, security threats to buildings – including hospitals – are changing, as are the knowledge and skills needed from facility managers and employees to protect their buildings.