While treating the coronavirus is still a primary focus for healthcare facilities, one thing is becoming clear–-We are shifting away from Covid-19 being considered a global emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO), the agency responsible for international public health, has stated the pandemic is at a “transition point.” On April 11th, the U.S. government signed a resolution to end the national emergency.  Even though significant progress has been made in treating Covid-19, the World Healthcare Organization urges healthcare organizations to be cautious, stating: “There is little do ..read more

Every smooth-running healthcare facility has a time when they need to shut down some part of their medical gas system for maintenance or installation. The effect of this downtime is that many departments in the building are taken out of their comfort zone. Here are some ways to make the process easier for everyone involved ..read more

Healthcare demands will always be a growing concern. Designing an effective and caring healthcare facility is an intricate process; it must meet a full range of activities, from routine exams to life-threatening emergencies. As healthcare facility managers, we aim to keep patients safe and in a welcoming environment that enhances quality and patient satisfaction. Therefore, a healthcare design trend we continue to see requires creating spaces that reflect calmness and strive to ease the patient's journey. Dr. Roger Ulrich, Ph.D., and colleagues found through their research that facility desig ..read more

What is a Medical Vacuum Pump? A medical vacuum pump system provides a safe, sufficient flow of gas or vacuum at the required pressure. While the Joint Commission (JC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) keeps us on our toes with the current standards and recommendations they continually roll out, one thing has stayed consistent for healthcare facility managers looking to keep their patients safe: The need for quality suction equipment... specifically a medical vacuum system. Suctioning is a critical part of patient care and, in some instances, a potentially life ..read more

Healthcare facilities are not without risk when it comes to cyber attacks. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that from 2018 to 2021, there was an 84% increase in data breaches reported by healthcare organizations. (source) 2022 was an even more troubling year for Healthcare related cyberattacks. Out of any global industry sector, The healthcare industry had the highest increase in weekly cyberattacks in 2022. (source) Threats will only continue to increase in volume and sophistication. As a result, securing healthcare data is a top priority. As a healthcare facility manager ..read more

Without a proper understanding of compliance codes, ongoing maintenance, and implementation of new equipment, medical facilities would not be able to function properly. This is why your position as a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager is critical to the healthcare industry. The facility, along with its patients, depends on you to provide the best equipment and services available ..read more

Navigating evolving security and safety concerns resulting from a rapidly evolving healthcare field is a priority for cultivating a safe and productive workplace.  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than employees in other industries. In addition, a survey of nurses from all 50 states found that workplace violence is on the rise, with a 119% increase from 2021 in nurses reporting increased workplace violence.  This article discusses how to protect healthcare facilities by recognizing where ..read more

Every facility manager faces different challenges, and although we typically share similar goals, some facilities get stuck with high fixed expenditures, while others have trouble finding the most efficient HVAC system for their building's needs. Preventive maintenance that gets ignored can cause repairs to be put on hold. Deferred maintenance - waiting for future budgets or funds to become available - can create costly consequences and increase the chances of significant problems down the road. This article takes a look at the broad spectrum of costs associated with facilities. Below, we lis ..read more

Optimizing the flow of vacuum in your OR enhances the productivity of your surgical staff by allowing your team to spend their valuable time and effort operating. With this, you protect the patient with less available time, and clinicians have less distraction and better turnaround time in the OR. With optimum vacuum flow, you will boost the morale of your surgical staff by not distracting or delaying their work with poor suction, reducing requests for repairs or remodels of ORs and procedure suites. A skilled, certified technician will perform our patented Vac Wash Program during your schedu ..read more

The number of hospital airborne infection isolation rooms is limited. An outbreak of infectious disease produces a demand for a large number of rooms.  The past year and a half have highlighted navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare facility managers have come to terms with the extreme realization of the critical importance of medical gas systems, the effects of increased demand on the hospital infrastructure, and the need for more hospital isolation rooms and negative pressure rooms.  As a result of pushing the facilities beyond their limits, additional considerations are ack ..read more