Environment and Facilities

The Joint Commission offered some tips on how to maintain fire extinguishing equipment, an area that is perennially on the list of most-cited...Read More »

It feels as if not a day goes by without talking about the need for active shooter planning in public spaces, including hospitals. This plays...Read More »

Learn about the complex accreditation challenges presented by management of conditions in the operating room physical environment with an upcoming...Read More »

A new study finds that infections are the leading cause of post-surgical readmissions.Read More »

Police say a 17-year-old boy impersonated a doctor for a month at a Florida hospital before staff realized he was an imposter.Read More »

This year has been full of interesting healthcare topics worthy of a year-end wrap-up. We start our journey with the idea of...Read More »

An upcoming HCPro webcast will help attendees ensure safety compliance in physician offices, clinics, and other facilities.Read More »

Emergency departments are busier than ever, with more than 136 million patient visits in 2011, according to new data released by the Centers for...Read More »

One of the many facets of any successful hospital is its environment of care and cleanliness. There are many regulations that focus...Read More »

An executive order from President Obama and a rash of new studies have thrust the importance of antimicrobial stewardship into...Read More »