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Our Top 10 Blog Posts from 2016

With the new year in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to look back on some of our favorite blog posts of the last year. We had a lot of interesting and educational posts that brought in people from across the healthcare world to learn more about the importance of dust containment, patient experience, and infection control.

 

1. 9 Takeaways from the 2016 HFM Healthcare Construction Survey

Every year, Health Facilities Management magazine publishes an in-depth report on the state of the healthcare construction industry. We went through and extrapolated some important takeaways and action items from the 2016 survey and it was our most popular post of the year.

2. Top 5 States for Hospital Construction in 2016

Ever wondered where in the U.S. you would find a hotbed of hospital construction? We sifted through the data and found out where the most construction is taking place. Take a look, and you’re likely to find insight for 2017 as well. 

3. 5 Annual Events Healthcare Facilities Managers Should Attend

Part of being a successful healthcare facilities manager is staying up to date with the latest trends and technology -- in dust containment, infection control, and more. Going to trade shows and seminars is a great way to stay educated. Since the events on this list are annual, you can start planning now for 2017 trips. 

4. Comparing the Benefits of Containment Cart Rental or Purchase

Dust containment carts are an investment for a facility. But if a new containment cart is not in your budget right now, you can still reap the benefits. Learn about how to rent a dust containment cart and what that means when it comes to your long term costs.

5. Cable Pulling Basics: Ceiling Access Tools and Tips

Pulling cable is one of those tasks that is easy to do, but hard to do well. Read this post for tips on how to safely pull cable through ceiling access points and what tools are best suited for the job.

6. 6 Critical Tips for Hospital Facilities Management Budgeting

As a facilities manager, staying within budget without sacrificing safety or comfort for patients can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. This post will give you a brief overview of some tips that can help create and maintain a healthy budget for your facility. 

7. How the Perception of Cleanliness Impacts Patient Experience

Patient experience is a word we used a lot on our blog last year. Without positive patient experiences, facilities will not be able to generate the kind of reimbursement numbers they need to keep running smoothly. Cleanliness, both actual cleanliness and the patient perception of cleanliness, can influence how a patient experiences your facility.

8. Should You Get an AHA Healthcare Construction Certificate?

Professional certifications can be an investment both in terms of time and money. It is important to figure out how a certification will help you before making that kind of commitment and that’s what this post aims to do with AHA Certification.

9. How Much Does HEPA Filter Testing Cost?

The HEPA label on a filter indicates a testing process that goes beyond thorough to ensure the filter is effective. If you wanted to conduct that kind of testing on your own, it would be quite an undertaking, as this post lays out.

10. 4 Hospital Renovation Challenges and How to Solve Them

With so much money put towards renovating and expanding existing healthcare structures every year, it is important to know what challenges come along with that process. Get an overview of some common headaches faced by facilities that are looking to renovate.


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