In the world of healthcare, few things are more important than improving patient experience and satisfaction, with 45% of healthcare executives saying revamping the patient experience is one of the of their organization’s top three priorities over the next 5 years and 86% denoting patient satisfaction as “very important” when considering design changes to facilities and… Read more »
Reduce Labor Costs and Downtime Between Renovation Phases
Written by Gearhart and Associates, LLC. for STARC Systems, Inc. Gearhart and Associates are industry experts in Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) training, Infection Control and Prevention Strategies, and Facilities Risk Management.
Containment and Infection Control Solutions at the Most Critical Moment of Exposure
In recent years, several hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA. have seen the death of patients due to mold-related issues.
Healthcare-Associated Infection Awareness and Prevention
Written by Gearhart and Associates, LLC. for STARC Systems, Inc. Gearhart and Associates are industry experts in Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) training, Infection Control and Prevention Strategies, and Facilities Risk Management.
Using Temporary Walls in Hospitals for Pandemic Preparedness
STARC Systems recognizes pandemic preparedness is one of the most important responsibilities for all infection control and facility managers.
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 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 »
9 Ways STARC Systems Is Improving Healthcare Construction Containment
The STARC System was developed to meet the need to significantly improve the performance of construction containment in the healthcare environment, while reducing material, installation, decommissioning and labor costs associated with temporary containment.