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Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate

Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate

A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation. As hurricane Helene makes landfall and causes myriad problems in its wake, healthcare facilities are expected to stay open to help any patients. However, there are...

Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning

Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning

There are no accepted risk-based standards to verify whether a hospital is truly clean and safe. Cleaning has never been investigated as a focused scientific entity. That is why  cleanology — the study of cleaning — is essential. “People don’t buy what you do,” says...

Important Tasks for Prepping Your Heating System for Winter

Important Tasks for Prepping Your Heating System for Winter

As the nights grow longer and the temperatures begin to drop, it may be time to turn on your facility’s heating system to combat the cooler air. When that time ultimately comes, you want to have complete confidence that your heating system is going to operate...

Managing Healthcare Operations During Renovations

Managing Healthcare Operations During Renovations

If your healthcare facility is aging, was damaged from an emergency such as a water pipe failure, fire, or storm, or you simply need to upgrade, one thing is clear: closing down your healthcare facility to make necessary renovations isn’t an option. Unlike a...