When it comes down to compliance in the healthcare physical environment, the “true” Authority Having Jurisdiction resides with the folks at CMS,...Read More »
As an old EVS hand, I am always fascinated by the improvements in cleaning methods, including the introduction of new equipment. I still remember...Read More »
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...Read More »
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,...Read More »
Some things aren’t meant to be holey—like your hospital walls and ceilings. Despite that, 45% of last year’s hospital surveys were scored...Read More »
One of the less frequently occurring conditions (at least in healthcare circles) is instances of fire alarm/suppression systems impairments that...Read More »
It seems that lately I’ve run into too many instances in which critical infrastructure components have failed because they have reached the end of...Read More »
In this guest column, Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, laboratory safety officer for multihospital system Sentara Healthcare in Virginia, and otherwise...Read More »
If there’s one thing I know for certain—you can’t allow unfettered access to roof areas and other dangerous spots (e.g., utility spaces, janitor...Read More »
