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Highlights from this Issue

Facility of the Month


When the doors to the new Oklahoma Department of Mental Health's Forensic Center in Vinita opened in July 2008, patients and staff were welcomed into a medical facility offering the latest in technology and patient safety.

Design/Construction


Every year the Modular Building Institute sponsors an awards program that recognizes the best projects in healthcare modular building design and construction.  The ceremony to present the awards was held earlier this year during MBI's annual convention and tradeshow in Las Vegas.

Maintenance/Operations


Know what it's like to run a large metropolitan hospital and make decisions that affect hundreds of people? It can drive you to blog. Since 2006, Paul Levy, president and CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, has maintained a blog to "share thoughts about hospitals, medicine and healthcare issues."

 

News


- Obama Names National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
- HHS Releases Healthcare Funds
- Wisconsin Children's Hospital Expands to Meet Demand

 

Hot Products


Energy-Efficient Glass
AGC Flat Glass North America offers Ti-AC 23 low-E glass with its line of Comfort Ti energy-efficient glass. The new product has a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.23, the lowest level available for glass with a clear substrate, according to the company. The glass features a neutral blue-gray hue and helps to maximize light control and air-conditioning efficiency.

 

Zen-Themed Carpeting
The new Now and Zen carpet collection from Lees Carpets comes in three symmetric patterns: Centered, Realization and Wisdom. Carpet styles, available in modular and broadloom styles, are inspired by Zen principles and come in 12 colors. The products are dyed with Duracolor, a stain- and fade-resistant dye integrated with the carpet fiber instead of conventional topical application. Dye will not wash or wear off after repeated cleanings or heavy traffic, according to the manufacturer.

Building Briefs

What's being built in your area? Keep up with the latest projects looking for bids.