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Disinfectant manufacturers discuss training frontline staff on different chemicals and their dwell times. Disinfecting is critical to preventing any pathogens from spreading in healthcare facilities. However, proper training is a must if the disinfection is going to be done effectively. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with disinfectant manufacturers about training frontline staff…

Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. They use smartphones, smartwatches, and smart home technology, and subscribe to streaming platforms they watch on smart TVs and other connected devices. According to a 2022 AARP study, more than 70% of those older than age 50 say they rely on technology to stay connected and in touch with…

Food and agriculture companies have gotten eerily quiet regarding their efforts to eliminate deforestation and other land conversion. While this topic has dominated much of the sustainability conversation in the 2010s, it has slipped into the background over the past few years. For example, since the first quarter of 2022, I haven’t had enough fodder…

Ever wonder why matchboxes usually have a sandpaper strike on only one side? Well, it didn’t used to be that way. For decades, people could use either side of the matchbox to light their matches. But this changed in the early 1900s, when a worker at a Swan Vesta factory pointed out this apparent redundancy…

Biophilia, while associated with plant life, is much more than just that. When the concept of biophilia is brought up in healthcare contexts, most will immediately think of plant life being used in healthcare facilities. However, biophilia is a much more complex concept than just plants and greenery, as it itself is tied to the…

Midland Independent School District reaps benefits of multi-phase HVAC upgrade projects. Cortney Smith is all too aware of the challenges involved in maintaining aging HVAC systems and equipment in his Texas school district’s aging facilities. “The average age of facilities in the district is 60-plus years, so we’ve got some aging facilities,” says Smith, chief…