by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
Data centers aren’t just in the basement anymore. In fact, they are not only linked to the traditional operational aspects of a hospital—personnel records and insurance information—they are now the critical link to the clinical side, as well. Newer technologies...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
Antimicrobial metal coatings The key to minimizing odor, stains, and other chronic HVAC system complaints is to provide an active layer of protection to surfaces where mold, mildew, fungi, and other microbes can flourish. Sureshield Coatings Company’s...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
HEALTHCARE DESIGN is pleased to introduce The Contractor’s View: A Supplement for the Construction and Engineering Team. As the subtitle indicates, this supplement focuses on issues of particular concern to the builders, engineers, and other “hard hats” who deal...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
The year is 2012, and the cost of microturbines has finally come down to make them a viable option for on-site power generation. In addition, there’s been a tremendous proliferation of wireless technology to enable conveniences such as viewing medical records...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
Certain requirements in the 2005 National Electric Code have electrical engineers throughout the country scrambling to design emergency and legally required standby systems in aging buildings affordably and efficiently. Sections 517.26, 700.18, and 701.27 were added...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | Trends
Presumably within a matter of days, if it hasn’t happened already, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) will publish the final version of the long-awaited LEED for Healthcare. For the first time since its inception 10 years ago, the Leadership in...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
The Carolinas Medical Center campus looked pretty rigid before the Levine Children’s Hospital project came along; leadership looked to Columbus, Ohio-based firm Karlsberger to help lead them to a new place. Bookended by two existing towers, the new 234-bed,...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
One of the most critical success factors for a healthcare facility manager’s career is the ability to successfully deliver a major construction project. “Successful” is typically defined as delivering the project on budget and on time. If you have not properly...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
Evidence-based design is nothing new to us at Nurture; it’s something we believe in very strongly. Virtually all of our efforts—all of our products and solutions—are driven by the principles of evidence-based design. By utilizing these principles, we believe our...
by HCD Guest Author | Mar 1, 2008 | News
A healthcare icon in Orange County, California, St. Joseph Hospital celebrated its 75th anniversary in March 2004 during the groundbreaking of the hospital’s new Patient Care Center. This momentous occasion kicked-off the master facility plan for the medical...
