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The Science Behind Compassion in Patient Care

WebThe Science Behind Compassion in Patient Care. (6/6/2022) Compassion is a critical part of patient care, and its benefits extend far beyond the patient. Eric Waller is Medxcel’s Vice President of Field Support Services and has seen compassion at work firsthand throughout his career. It’s not just anecdotal evidence.

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4 Tips for Designing a Pediatric Healthcare Unit

WebWhen creating a well-planned pediatric unit, keep the following four design tips in mind: Focus on positive engagement. When in the hospital, children can quickly lose sight of the playfulness and whimsical excitement that is childhood. To help provide the best experience, facilities should implement positive distractions into their units.

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Designing pediatric hospitals with children’s needs in mind

WebDesigning pediatric hospitals with children’s needs in mind. (9/26/2022) Planning a children’s hospital requires deliberate decisions at every turn. Each design element is an opportunity to make the children in treatment and their support teams feel safer and more comfortable within the space. Creating a better environment for patients, …

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Responding to Community Needs

WebIdentify community needs. Understanding the health issues impacting your community is the first step in creating meaningful change. This helps hospitals adequately respond to the social determinants of health that contribute to community-wide health inequities. Hospitals can gain more insight into their communities by establishing …

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Medxcel Emergency Preparedness & Safety

WebEmergency Preparedness & Safety. Safety is top priority for your healthcare organization, which means it is also our top priority. The first place to start for safety is to ensure your facility remains compliant 24/7, which is not always an easy task given the ever-changing regulatory landscape. Another key component that is directly connected

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Medxcel Facilities Management

WebFacilities Management. Medxcel is the largest and most trusted provider of healthcare facilities services in the U.S., dedicated to creating a safe healing environment in the hospitals we serve. We understand that staying ahead of compliance regulations, ligature risks, life safety drawings and mechanical, electrical and plumbing concerns is a

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4 Questions to Spark Strategic Healthcare Budget Discussions

Web(7/17/2023) For healthcare leadership teams, the process of developing capital and operational budgets offers an opportunity to execute overarching organizational goals.

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Sustainability Initiatives for Facility Management

Web(1/30/2023) The effects of climate change and benefits of sustainability become clearer over time. With growing public expectations, government mandates and associated incentives, healthcare facility managers are prioritizing c limate-resilient and environmentally sustainable operations. Over the next few decades, facilities will integrate sustainability …

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Bracing Healthcare Facilities for Winter Weather

WebBracing Healthcare Facilities for Winter Weather. (11/30/2020) With the winter season fast approaching, healthcare facilities everywhere are not only preparing for a major drop in temperatures, but an increase in patients as well. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to spread and the seasonal flu about to hit its peak, millions are …

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Green Practices at Ascension

Web60 excess hospital beds were identified, repaired and transferred to Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, which had been severely damaged by Hurricane Michael. The project resulted in an Ascension Florida capital cost avoidance of $720,000 compared to the purchase of new beds. Saving $720,000.

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Medxcel Planning, Design & Construction

WebPlanning. Medxcel PDC conducts system-wide facility planning to align facilities assets with organizational strategy and market projections. The Medxcel PDC team of experts, with professional resources, focus on how healthcare facilities need to change due to rapid changes in the industry, code compliance, neighborhood health, sustainability and …

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Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Facility

WebAn active shooter event, as defined by the FBI, is one or more individuals engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. Between 2000 and 2013, there were four active shooter incidents in healthcare facilities, resulting in 10 killed and 10 wounded. Active shooter is a unique event, and is not a suspicious person, hostage

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5 Key Components of Effective Emergency Management Planning

WebTo start, here are five key components to an effective emergency management plan: Start with a clear mission or goal. You can then use that goal to drive the decisions about safety, services, capabilities and capacity, among other components. For example, during a natural disaster like a hurricane, your primary goal may be that …

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6 Steps for a Patient-Focused Active Shooter Plan

WebBelow are six steps to help you create a plan suited for a healing environment. Establish how you’ll notify staff, guests, first responders and other stakeholders that an active shooting is underway. Research shows warnings do not induce panic, and it’s a mistake to omit or delay information when lives are at risk.

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Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Tornado Season

WebIt’s imperative that your healthcare facility is prepared to respond to tornado reports swiftly and effectively. Want to learn more about Medxcel and our emergency management services? Contact us at [email protected] or 855-633-9235. In-depth guides and articles to help optimize your facilities’ operations.

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