STARC Systems recognizes pandemic preparedness is one of the most important responsibilities for all infection control and facility managers.
ICRA Barriers: Providing Infection Control for Healthcare Construction
Updated October 17, 2024 Infection control during hospital construction is non-negotiable. With vulnerable patients and staff at risk, healthcare facilities need robust, reliable solutions for containing dust and debris. Operating rooms, ICUs, NICUs, burn units, sterile processing departments, and many other areas—they all share a common goal during renovations: keeping building occupants safe.
Maintaining Patient Satisfaction During Healthcare Renovation Projects
Ubiquitous distribution of airborne pathogens has the potential to produce severe disease in immunocompromised patients posing a serious health risk whenever there is disruptive activity, such as a renovation project. Ironically, erecting ICRA Containment Dust Barriers, which are essential in protecting patients prior to any disturbance of the area, can also have a negative effect… Read more »
STARC Systems Announces $3.5 Million Investment Led by Blue Heron Capital
STARC Systems announced today that it has received a $3.5 million investment, led by Blue Heron Capital, a growth equity fund providing growth and expansion capital headquartered in Richmond, VA.
STARC Systems at CMMC Featured in Health Facilities Management
Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), Lewiston, Maine recently undertook a major renovation in and around the facility’s emergency department (ED).
STARC Project Showcase – CMMC
Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) of Lewiston, Maine is a member of the Central Maine Healthcare Group which is the largest Healthcare employer in Central Maine. CMMC is a Regional Resource Hospital serving over 400,000 people in Central and Mid Coast Maine and providing Primary, Emergency and Specialty Care throughout the Region.
Infection Prevention in Hospitals
Once again, the majority of the nation’s hospitals are being penalized by Medicare for having patients frequently return within a month of discharge — this time losing a combined $420 million, government records show. In the fourth year of federal readmission penalties, 2,592 hospitals will receive lower payments for every Medicare patient that stays in… Read more »
STARC Systems Moves on to The Greenlight Maine Semifinals
Greenlight Maine’s business competition is heating up and getting closer to finding a winner. They are looking for one Maine company that is scalable, viable, feasible, and innovative. The combination of those focus areas and an excellent pitch will determine the winner of at least $100,000.