Sprinklers play a crucial role in maintaining the fire safety of healthcare environments. They aren't just components of a building's infrastructure—they're life-saving systems designed to minimize fire damage and protect vulnerable populations.
This is Part 2 of our interview on improving healthcare for elderly patients with Ken Dychtwald, PhD, a psychologist, gerontologist, bestselling author, and the founder of Age Wave—a thought leader on business, social, healthcare, financial, workforce, and cultural implications...
In healthcare, if it’s not documented, it’s not done—including lab safety. If you want to cover all the safety steps and be able to prove that those steps were taken, providing lab staff with easy and effective ways to complete documentation is essential. As more recordkeeping becomes digital...
Lighting is a necessity in a healthcare setting at all times, not just during an emergency. When a power outage or other crisis takes out everyday lighting, you and everyone in the building should be confident that the emergency lights will come on quickly and without fuss.
This is the second part of our story on managing your laboratory waste streams to reduce costs and improve safety. In this part of the interview, we will go over common waste mistakes and advice, along with your responsibility over your waste and when it ends.
From infection prevention and life safety, to the integration of AI in compliance monitoring, hospitals must navigate a wide range of regulatory and operational priorities—all while managing ongoing resource constraints.
I’m not sure if I’ve shared this story before, but, back in April 2013 (April 15 to be exact), I was headed out to the West Coast for work when I heard that some explosive devices had been detonated during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon.
One of the foundational elements of any utility systems inspection, testing & maintenance process is the use of infrared thermography inspection for ensuring that all electrical systems are being maintained properly.
Fire safety is a critical concern, especially in high-risk environments like operating rooms, where multiple ignition sources and flammable materials can create significant hazards.
