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Guarding against infection when commissioning a healthcare facility

Beyond the general overview of retro-commissioning a healthcare facility, there are myriad specific tasks that can be done to maintain a healthy, protective climate for a hospital’s patients. Two of the most important considerations are detailed below: (more…)

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Evaluating the risks of health facility commissioning

Existing building commissioning can have a prolific impact on patients, and special measures need to be taken to ensure that those patients have the care, comfort and peace of mind they’ve come to expect from a healthcare institution. With all the attention given to the remodel itself and its associated costs…

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Health Facility Planning: The PDC Summit returns March 16-19

An industry event that collaboratively addresses growing concerns and new developments in health facility planning, design and construction, the PDC Summit will be held this year in Orlando, Florida. The summit is administered by not-for-profit visionaries from around the country, and one hundred percent of the conference revenue is used…

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Chillers in hospitals keep energy costs down

Chillers are critical to the daily function of a health facility. But what’s even more important than having chillers in hospitals or clinics? Having the right chiller. Reliability, efficiency, and facility fit all have to be considered before going chiller shopping. The right chiller can make all the difference in…

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