- May 2022
Independent Living Communities Offers Residents Luxury Amenities
Waterman Village also features high-end fitness facilities, luxurious new homes and weekly social activities.
5/31/2022
OSF HealthCare Moves Forward with Next Phase of Construction
Placing the last structural steel beam signifies a project milestone.
5/31/2022
Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan
Hospitals face a series of risks when unwanted pests get into their facility.
5/31/2022
Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan
Hospitals face a series of risks when unwanted pests get into their facility.
5/31/2022
GAO Cites Concerns About OSHA’s Pandemic Performance
Report says OSHA must closely scrutinize itself to ensure future actions protect workers.
5/27/2022
Chicago Hospital Transforms to New Hotels for Medical Staff and Patients
Chicago’s Cook County Hospital was renovated by Hyatt Hotels to serve as two separate hotels for medical staff and guests.
5/27/2022
Quincy Medical Group Birthing Center Approved in Illinois
With this decision, the QMG Birth Center will be the sixth birth center in Illinois
5/27/2022
VA Issues Three COVID-19 Protocol Levels at Facilities
Levels align with CDC community transmission levels designed for use by healthcare facilities
5/26/2022
ARHS and UNC Health Board of Directors Form Long-Term Management Services
Through the agreement, the two organizations will expand local healthcare services and improve access to resources for patients.
5/26/2022
ARHS and UNC Health Board of Directors Form Long-Term Management Services
Through the agreement, the two organizations will expand local healthcare services and improve access to resources for patients.
5/26/2022
Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic
Wayfinding has proven essential to help patients, staff and visitors navigate hospitals.
5/26/2022
Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic
Wayfinding has proven essential to help patients, staff and visitors navigate hospitals.
5/26/2022
Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic
Wayfinding has proven essential to help patients, staff and visitors navigate hospitals.
5/26/2022
How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.
5/25/2022
How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.
5/25/2022
How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges
Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.
5/25/2022
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health Explore Possible Merger
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore affiliation options.
5/25/2022
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health Explore Possible Merger
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore affiliation options.
5/25/2022
Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospitals can’t shutter operations during renovations, so it is up to construction crews to ensure their work doesn’t harm patients.
5/25/2022
Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospitals can’t shutter operations during renovations, so it is up to construction crews to ensure their work doesn’t harm patients.
5/25/2022
Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospitals can’t shutter operations during renovations, so it is up to construction crews to ensure their work doesn’t harm patients.
5/25/2022
Top 10 Diverse Hospitals and Health Systems Unveiled
DiversityInc reveals the top 10 diverse hospitals and health systems.
5/24/2022
Top 10 Diverse Hospitals and Health Systems Unveiled
DiversityInc reveals the top 10 diverse hospitals and health systems.
5/24/2022
U.S. Access Board Seeks Input on Medical Diagnostic Equipment
The guidance will help ensure equipment can be adjusted to accommodate the broadest range of users.
5/24/2022
Centura Health Acquires Two Hospitals
Both hospitals will become a part of the Catholic ministries with CommonSpirit Health.
5/24/2022
Centura Health Acquires Two Hospitals
Both hospitals will become a part of the Catholic ministries with CommonSpirit Health.
5/24/2022
Elevating the Patient Experience with Creative Valet Parking Services
Valet services go well beyond simply parking cars.
5/23/2022
Froedtert & MCW Open New Hospital in Wisconsin
The hospital will offer around-the-clock access to emergency and inpatient care.
5/23/2022
4 Ways Healthcare Facilities Can Scale Back on Water Usage
A Servicon report suggests four ways for healthcare facilities to become more sustainable.
5/23/2022
Strategic Planning for Healthcare Workers’ Safety and Health
The COVID-19 pandemic and recent climate change and weather-related events have reinforced the importance of ensuring patient and staff safety.
5/20/2022
ThedaCare Breaks Ground to Modernize Wisconsin Hospital
The expansion of the new emergency department will create additional care space within the facility.
5/20/2022
Nichlaus Children’s Hospital Unveils First Wayfinding App
The first of its kind app provides visitor and patients with turn-by-turn navigation around the hospital’s campus.
5/20/2022
How Flooring Impacts Healthcare Facilities
Poor design decisions and improper cleaning can increase risk of falls and infections.
5/19/2022
ARHS Opens New Heart and Vascular Clinic
Ashe County residents will now have more convenient access to services closer to home.
5/19/2022
How to Incorporate Flexibility within Healthcare Facilities
Josh Domingo discusses how healthcare facilities can better design an environment that allows for a more flexible operation.
5/19/2022
How to Incorporate Flexibility within Healthcare Facilities
Josh Domingo discusses how healthcare facilities can better design an environment that allows for a more flexible operation.
5/19/2022
How Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for Emergencies
Scott Cormier discusses how facility managers can weather the next storm.
5/18/2022
UnityPoint Health Hospital Officially Opens in Iowa
The hospital expanded its existing medical park.
5/18/2022
Parking Management Proves Critical for Public Health
Facility managers can take several critical steps that will make parking safer and protect hospital staff, patients and visitors
5/18/2022
How Healthcare Facilities Can Best Protect Their Assets
Daniel Loo of Rimkus Consulting Group's Safety and Security Practice advises how healthcare facilities can better serve their operations.
5/17/2022
How Healthcare Facilities Can Best Protect Their Assets
Daniel Loo of Rimkus Consulting Group's Safety and Security Practice advises how healthcare facilities can better serve their operations.
5/17/2022
NexCore and Catholic Health Initiatives Break Ground on New Medical Facility
The new healthcare facility will offer a variety of medical services.
5/17/2022
Why and Where Do Healthcare Facilities Need to Disinfect?
When deciding where to disinfect, environmental services managers must consider guidelines established by OSHA, the CDC and state and local regulatory agencies.
5/16/2022
Experience Senior Living Development Begins Construction on New Community in Virginia
The 103-unit senior housing will be centrally located, providing easy access to all points in the Greater Richmond area.
5/16/2022
New Study Shows Vendor Management Systems Improve Healthcare Facilities’ Ecosystems
Vendor Management Systems help maintain staffing, allowing for more informed hiring decisions within healthcare facilities.
5/16/2022
Ascension St. Vincent and Purdue University to Build Neighborhood Hospital
The facility will bring inpatient and emergency care within West Lafayette.
5/13/2022
DesignGroup and Norton Healthcare Collaborate to Redesign Existing Medical Space
The project provides a physical space that aligns with the quality of clinical that patients expect from Norton Healthcare.
5/13/2022
5 Must-Read Books on Healthcare Facilities Management
These books on healthcare facilities management help provide tools that are necessary to be successful within the industry.
5/13/2022
Next-Generation Senior Living Design Focuses on Connection
New and renovated senior living developments will seek to link residents, families and surrounding communities.
5/12/2022
Next-Generation Senior Living Design Focuses on Connection
New and renovated senior living developments will seek to link residents, families and surrounding communities.
5/12/2022
The Great Resignation: More Employees Plan to Quit in 2022
High levels of burnout and lack of flexibility are driving employees to quit.
5/12/2022
Houston Methodist Prepares for New 26-Story Hospital Tower
The new tower will house a new and larger emergency department, hundreds of additional hospital beds and more.
5/12/2022
Furniture Manufacturers Predict Interior Design Trends
Fashion always comes back in style, but some interior design selections aren’t always as lucky.
5/11/2022
Alice L. Walton Foundation Partners with Washington Regional Medical System to Build a Regional Health System in Arkansas
Through this partnership, the companies will work with Cleveland Clinic to support the growth of healthcare services in the region.
5/11/2022
Healthcare Facility Upgrade Spotlights Staffing Resource
Facility renovation at California Institution for Men also provided incarcerated persons with hands-on training.
5/11/2022
Memorial Hospital of South Bend to Build New $232 Million Tower
The tower will reshape how Memorial Hospital provides patient care.
5/10/2022
Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs
Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one hospital acquired infection.
5/10/2022
Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs
Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one hospital acquired infection.
5/10/2022
Independent Living Expected to Expand
From fluctuating COVID measures to protecting and retaining workers, senior care facilities have continued to wrestle with a range of challenges.
5/9/2022
Independent Living Expected to Expand
From fluctuating COVID measures to protecting and retaining workers, senior care facilities have continued to wrestle with a range of challenges.
5/9/2022
Banner Health to Build New Hospital in Phoenix
The comprehensive medical center is slated to open in the metro Phoenix area in 2024.
5/9/2022
Staff Burnout is Now a Major Concern Within Healthcare Facilities
Manual tasks, staffing shortages and lack of technology are contributing to feelings of burnout within the healthcare industry.
5/9/2022
Staff Burnout is Now a Major Concern Within Healthcare Facilities
Manual tasks, staffing shortages and lack of technology are contributing to feelings of burnout within the healthcare industry.
5/9/2022
Better Buildings Spotlights Healthcare Facilities Sustainability
Healthcare sector partners represent 495 million square feet of space, collectively saving $310 million since 2011.
5/6/2022
AdventHealth Plans for New Hospital
AdventHealth is planning to submit an application to build a new hospital in Asheville.
5/6/2022
Flooring Longevity Matters in Healthcare Facilities
Flooring is the one surface area that is guaranteed to be touched by everyone, but why are designers unsure of finding long-term solutions?
5/6/2022
Hundreds of Senior Care Facilities are Projected to Close in 2022
Lack of funding and ongoing staff burnout is playing a role into why many senior care facilities may close down by the end of the year.
5/5/2022
VA Continues Rollout of New EHR to Protect Data
Ohio debut marks third rollout in effort to replace 30-year-old software that tracks and stores patient data.
5/5/2022
Adolfson & Peterson Construction and Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals Team Up for New Phoenix Medical Center
The 51,000-square-foot hospital is one in a series of inpatient rehabilitation facilities that will be built across the country.
5/5/2022
Each Piece of Furniture Plays an Essential Role Within a Healthcare Facility
Each piece of furniture is selected to provide patients with residents with the best care, but certain rooms require different functions.
5/4/2022
Steward Health Care Acquires Fifth Facility in Arizona
Steward Health Care acquired Abrazo Mesa Hospital.
5/4/2022
Steward Health Care Acquires Fifth Facility in Arizona
Steward Health Care acquired Abrazo Mesa Hospital.
5/4/2022
Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces
Diarrheal illnesses are among most frequent healthcare-acquired infections in long-term care facilities
5/3/2022
Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces
Diarrheal illnesses are among most frequent healthcare-acquired infections in long-term care facilities
5/3/2022
Xanitos Acquires Legion Building Services
The acquisition expands on Xanitos expertise and service offerings beyond hospital environments.
5/3/2022
Mississippi Governor Vetoes $50M Improvements to UMMC
Governor Tate Reeves explained why he vetoed the improvements in a tweet.
5/2/2022
Mississippi Governor Vetoes $50M Improvements to UMMC
Governor Tate Reeves explained why he vetoed the improvements in a tweet.
5/2/2022
Long Beach Medical Center Ranks 94 on World’s Best Hospitals 2022 List
The healthcare facility is ranked 94 out of more than 400 hospitals in the United States.
5/2/2022
Long Beach Medical Center Ranks 94 on World’s Best Hospitals 2022 List
The healthcare facility is ranked 94 out of more than 400 hospitals in the United States.
5/2/2022
How Self-Distribution Can Cut Supply Chain Costs in Healthcare
Managers who build their own distribution operations and diversify supply chains can reduce costs and optimize efficiency
5/2/2022
