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January 27, 2010 -- Hospital Impact has been ranked one of the top 50 healthcare blogs by Wikio.
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by Tony Chen
As you have probably figured out by the new look here at hospital impact, we have made some big changes. As I eluded to in an earlier post, I am excited to announce that the Hospital Impact blog is now a part of the FierceMarkets family. For those visiting for the first time, welcome! Read about us.
How We Decided to Team Up
After 3+ years of blogging, I've realized that Hospital Impact has become a great, fresh "hospital leader" perspective, one that is still very much needed in our industry. I have been getting the FierceHealthcare daily email newsletter for almost 3 years now, and have found them to be filled with great tidbits and even new business ideas. Those newsletters have even occasionally linked to posts here on the blog. With their fresh approach in delivering healthcare news and Hospital Impact's emphasis on the "insider" perspective and analysis, we think it's a great match going forward. For me, it's also a realization that Hospital Impact can be so much better with me out of the way and just involved with the work I enjoy most about it - the writing itself.
What This All Means for You
The main thing is that Hospital Impact will continue as a blog for hospital leaders by hospital leaders, and if anything, we'll be seeing a lot more traffic, and subsequently, more comments and discussions.
Safety TipHospital facilities built today do not include asbestos, but many older buildings still have asbestos components in them. Steam pipes, boilers and furnace ducts were often insulated with an asbestos blanket or asbestos paper tape because of their fireproof and insulating properties. Resilient floor tiles were made from vinyl asbestos. Asbestos cement was employed in roofing, shingles and siding materials. The hazard of this carcinogen increases when the fibers become airborne, and untrained contractors can inadvertently increase risks by cutting, tearing, sawing, scraping, or sanding asbestos materials. Elevated asbestos levels can occur in hospitals where old materials are damaged or disturbed. It is best to leave undamaged asbestos material alone if it is not likely to be disturbed. Inhaling asbestos fibers is known to cause mesothelioma and other diseases. Be sure to use an experienced asbestos removal contractor when you need to get rid of old materials that might contain asbestos. |
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