Thomas Bang

BangTrinova Medical Waste Solutions, LLC, a provider of green medical waste solutions in Corona, Calif., hired Thomas Bang as CEO. Bang has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He previously worked at San Diego-based A-Life Medical Inc., where he served as CEO and president.

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Barb Anderson

AndersonBarb Anderson of Edwardsville, Ill., joined Oates Associates architectural firm as a senior associate. She has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of markets including healthcare, hospitality and commercial sectors.

She is a LEED Accredited Professional with experience with several sustainable projects, including the National Great Rivers Research & Education Field Station, where she served as project manager.

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David Wilkinson

WilkinsonInternational architectural, engineering and planning firm, Cannon Design appointed David Wilkinson as associate principal. Wilkinson is responsible for business development, operations and management of major projects in Cannon’s western Canadian regions and focuses on healthcare, education and wellness facilities. He has more than 25 years of experience.

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Lynn Drover

DroverLynn Drover, CID, IIDA, LEED AP, and interior designer with Ratcliff architectural, interior and planning firm in Emeryville, Calif., recently passed the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers examination and earned an AAHID certificate.

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Healthcare Facility Management

In the current economic climate, healthcare administrators are looking for ways to cut costs and increase efficiencies. One of the logical areas to examine is facility management.

Facility managers look after the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and grounds, including heating and air conditioning, electric power, plumbing and lighting systems, cleaning and security.

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Active Security at Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare Facility Safety is a Multi-Faceted Issue

Safety and security issues must be considered systemically. There are a myriad of variables that come into play in a healthcare environment. Safety is not relegated to one problem with a corresponding safeguard; it functions as an active system.

Secure Design

An urban hospital, for example, might create an outer ring with bollards and rails that appear decorative but are strong enough to stop a vehicle from crashing into an entrance.

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