Month: January 2013

Essential Hospitality Tech Investments for 2013

Given the turbulence that the hospitality sector has experienced over the last several years, it’s not surprising that so many hotel chains have had to reexamine every facet of their business in order to increase operational effectiveness and strengthen their brands. The challenges facing the hotel industry have shaped the new reality chains are operating in, and forced organizations to find new tools.

Technology is playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the entire guest experience, from booking to checkout. Not only have guests reached a critical phase in the way that they locate and interact with travel services online, but every class of customer is now demanding even more in terms of data access and tech-related amenities. Behind the scenes, implementing cost-saving technology has been just as transformational. These changes are forcing chains to make specific investments as requirements for being noticed. Continue reading “Essential Hospitality Tech Investments for 2013”

How Consistent Hospital Maintenance Management Helps with Compliance

Clinics and hospitals are under the strictest scrutiny from federal and state agencies tasked with monitoring the operational conditions, both in patient care and the general maintenance of hospital equipment and facilities. No matter what size, any patient care organization should have comprehensive maintenance management plans and procedures in place to help ensure compliance, with robust maintenance management software designed specifically for hospitals to manage it all.

But even with the focus on regulatory compliance, remember that the purpose of your entire hospital maintenance management apparatus is to ensure the safety and well-being of patients. Your hospital maintenance management  program has a direct and measurable impact on their treatment outcomes. Going above and beyond what is required, especially when guidelines are ill-defined, will often position your organization in a very good compliance posture. Continue reading “How Consistent Hospital Maintenance Management Helps with Compliance”

How Preventive Maintenance helps save costs for large organization

Large organizations like school districts have a challenge in maintaining the physical facilities that serve students in their communities. Most districts have a lot of buildings (not just schools) to maintain, often on budgets that fluctuate with legislative mood and with systems that are often outdated and inefficient. To compensate, administrators are forced to find ways to save wherever they can, and one place to find significant savings is in maintenance budgets, where preventive measures can extend the life of equipment and reduce repair budgets. Continue reading “How Preventive Maintenance helps save costs for large organization”