PeaceHealth to Close Oregon Hospital

PeaceHealth to Close Oregon Hospital

  PeaceHealth announced the beginning of what will be a comprehensive process to close its underutilized University District hospital in Eugene. Upon receiving regulatory approval, the health system plans to transition Inpatient Rehabilitation, Emergency Department and related medical services to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, located less than six miles away in Springfield….

Collaboration is Key to Reducing Costs for Healthcare Facilities

Collaboration is Key to Reducing Costs for Healthcare Facilities

Cost-savings is a hot-button issue for medical office buildings (MOBs), as prices continue to grow higher and higher. In addition, demand for MOBs in general is growing as well. This presents a unique opportunity for landlords to improve lease terms and reduce costs via energy-saving projects. According to GlobeSt, MOB tenants and landlords can collaborate…

NASA Facilities in Increasing State of Decline

NASA Facilities in Increasing State of Decline

The nation’s public K-12 schools, higher education facilities and military buildings have received most of the attention when discussions have turned to deferred maintenance. But as maintenance and engineering managers know all too well, few if any, facilities are exempt from the burden of overdue maintenance and repairs. Now, the facilities that support the nation’s…

A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Part IV – Two Types of Exposure to Electricity Fatalities

A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Part IV – Two Types of Exposure to Electricity Fatalities

There are two ways to contact energized electrical parts or equipment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) database, and those are direct or indirect. Direct exposure to electricity includes contact directly from the power source to the person, such as touching a live wire or getting caught up in an arc-flash. Indirect exposure…

Improving the indoor air quality in your building

Improving the indoor air quality in your building

The cooler weather is on its way, and when that happens, windows and bay doors start to stay closed, so facilities need to do what they can to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, poor indoor air quality can lead to increased health issues, along with…

Dollar Tree and OSHA Reach Settlement Agreement over Safety Hazards

Dollar Tree and OSHA Reach Settlement Agreement over Safety Hazards

Dollar Tree Stores Inc., the operator of discount retailers Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores, has entered into a settlement agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency announced August 23. OSHA has frequently cited Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores, as well as competitor Dollar General, for safety violations, most often including blocked…