Austin prepares for Coronavirus with new technology saving taxpayers on cleaning chemicals

03/05/2020

The Coronavirus is rapidly spreading and the City of Austin is taking charge to defend its community. Austin’s Building Services Department has implemented a game changing technology from R-Water, a local company headquartered in San Marcos, Texas. This technology enables Building Services to produce a powerful, hypoallergenic disinfectant and a powerful, hypoallergenic all-purpose cleaner on-site. The disinfectant kills Coronavirus and … Read More

Conference detailing human trafficking set for Jan. 11

12/12/2019

The North Texas Cluster of The Links, Inc. is hosting a “Human Trafficking Awareness Conference” on January 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus. Speakers will include: • Alan Schonborn from the office of Governor Abbott; • Vicki Spriggs of Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA); • Chad Frymire of Dallas … Read More

Foundation to host complimentary “Opioid Management” summit on Nov. 13

10/11/2019

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation will host the complimentary educational event “Opioid Management: A Path for the Future” on November 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon in Frisco at the new Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Topics will detail the U.S. opioid epidemic and what strategies are being employed to ensure patients and communities are better served. Speakers will … Read More

DFW Alliance to host Aug. 8 event on healthcare safety

07/18/2018

The DFW Alliance for Healthcare Excellence will be hosting the educational event “Texas Health – Our Journey to Zero Harm” on August 8 at the Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Lynn Myers, a family physician serving the DFW area for over 20 years before becoming a vice president of coding, quality and … Read More

VESTEX healthcare scrubs first-ever to receive FDA designation

06/06/2018

Vestagen Protective Technologies, Inc., which develops and markets healthcare worker uniforms, scrubs, lab coats and other garments utilizing its proprietary VESTEX® Active Barrier fabric, announced in May that VESTEX apparel has received 510(k) clearance as a Class II medical device from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). VESTEX healthcare uniforms are the first daily-wear scrubs to receive a Class … Read More

R-Water’s revolutionary TK60 disinfectant – the green choice

06/05/2018

The DFW Hospital Council is posting blogs submitted by Associate Members. This new post was provided by R-Water. For information, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org. R-Water, LLC is a San Marcos, Texas manufacturer of a small device that generates a one-step cleaner-disinfectant (TK60) for use in healthcare. The company’s mission is to reduce preventable infectious diseases and reduce hazardous … Read More

R-Water: Texas-based cleaning solution is revolutionizing the market

05/30/2018

The DFW Hospital Council is posting blogs submitted by Associate Members. This post was provided by R-Water. For information, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org. A company in Texas is creating a new product in the fight against deadly hospital acquired infections. R-Water, based in San Marcos and Dallas, is an eco-friendly alternative to chemical-based disinfectants. This is a greener, … Read More

Foundation’s 11th Annual Patient Safety Summit set for Aug. 13-14

05/14/2018

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation’s 11th Annual Patient Safety Summit is scheduled for August 13-14 at the Arlington Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Home Run for Safety,” with Sorrel King, the creator of the Josie King Foundation, and Dave Dravecky, the former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, serving as keynote speakers. Sessions on August 13 are from … Read More

“Active Shooter Training” seminar detailed in Dallas Morning News

02/21/2018

Reporter Dana Branham of The Dallas Morning News posted a detailed story on this morning’s proactive presentation “Active Shooter Training: What to do in the Healthcare Workplace,” co-hosted by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council and Fisher Phillips. Held in the main auditorium at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the event included Captain Dan Birbeck of the Dallas County Hospital … Read More

“Active Shooter Training” seminar attracts 120-plus

02/21/2018

More than 120-plus attendees turned out for this morning’s proactive presentation “Active Shooter Training: What to do in the Healthcare Workplace” at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. Co-hosted by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and Fisher Phillips, the event included Captain Dan Birbeck of the Dallas County Hospital District Police Department discussing the Avoid, Deny and … Read More