- July 2023
Beat the Heat: Healthcare's Unique Workplace Safety Challenges
Managers need to understand their regions’ risk levels for extreme heat, ways to manage it and strategies to implement to provide quality care.
7/31/2023
Phoenix Children's Announces New NICU
The new 44,000-square-foot NICU will be located at the Thomas Campus.
7/31/2023
What Alternatives Exist for Traditional Storage Tank Water Heaters?
Water heater manufacturers discuss alternatives to storage tank water heaters.
7/28/2023
What Alternatives Exist for Traditional Storage Tank Water Heaters?
Water heater manufacturers discuss alternatives to storage tank water heaters.
7/28/2023
Occupancy Sensor Benefits for Healthcare Facilities
Occupancy sensors play a role in optimizing space management and reducing energy consumption
7/27/2023
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Baptist Health Breckenridge
The new 126,800 square foot facility had taken two years to construct.
7/27/2023
UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability
UTSW is another victim in a long line of cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities through the MOVEit software.
7/27/2023
UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability
UTSW is another victim in a long line of cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities through the MOVEit software.
7/27/2023
UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability
UTSW is another victim in a long line of cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities through the MOVEit software.
7/27/2023
Compliance Strategies for Fire Safety
Fire life safety is a critical responsibility of healthcare facility management, and there is no room for error .
7/26/2023
Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Faces Cybersecurity Audit
Cybersecurity is more complex than it seems at first.
7/26/2023
Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Faces Cybersecurity Audit
Cybersecurity is more complex than it seems at first.
7/26/2023
Three Central Valley Hospitals Rebrand
The three hospitals have rebranded into a single network in the Central Valley.
7/26/2023
How to Prepare for Hidden Costs in New Construction
It’s important to partner with a builder early on in the design process.
7/25/2023
FTC and OCR Caution Against Use of Online Tracking Technologies
The warning for hospitals and telehealth providers is that these technologies could pose privacy concerns.
7/25/2023
FTC and OCR Caution Against Use of Online Tracking Technologies
The warning for hospitals and telehealth providers is that these technologies could pose privacy concerns.
7/25/2023
Identifying Fire Hazards in Healthcare Facilities
Fire hazards in a healthcare facility can be found in nearly every corner.
7/24/2023
Baylor Scott & White Health Opens New Hospital in Waxahachie
The new hospital will offer several cardiovascular interventional services, among others.
7/24/2023
When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Water Heaters?
Water heater manufacturers discuss maintenance frequency for water heaters.
7/21/2023
Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities
Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.
7/20/2023
Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities
Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.
7/20/2023
Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities
Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.
7/20/2023
ENT Specialty Partners Opens Clinic in Southlake
The new clinic has opened in Southlake, Texas.
7/20/2023
Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach
An unauthorized person used a phishing email attack to gain access to business email accounts.
7/20/2023
Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach
An unauthorized person used a phishing email attack to gain access to business email accounts.
7/20/2023
Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach
An unauthorized person used a phishing email attack to gain access to business email accounts.
7/20/2023
Reducing Energy Demand and Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities
Improving the energy efficiency of healthcare facilities will help offset rising energy costs and improve resilience in these uncertain times.
7/19/2023
Shooting at New Jersey Nursing Facility Leaves Two Dead
De-escalation can be a crucial part of preventing incidents from turning violent.
7/19/2023
Shooting at New Jersey Nursing Facility Leaves Two Dead
De-escalation can be a crucial part of preventing incidents from turning violent.
7/19/2023
How Healthcare Facilities Can Better Improve the Patient Experience
The facilities team can manage the four areas of comfort to better improve the patient experience.
7/18/2023
HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach
The theft appears to have stemmed from an external storage location.
7/18/2023
HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach
The theft appears to have stemmed from an external storage location.
7/18/2023
HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach
The theft appears to have stemmed from an external storage location.
7/18/2023
Standard Needed for Electrostatic Application of Disinfectant
Using electrostatic sprayers without pre-cleaning surfaces is merely hygiene theater.
7/17/2023
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack
The attack was conducted through a phishing email.
7/17/2023
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack
The attack was conducted through a phishing email.
7/17/2023
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack
The attack was conducted through a phishing email.
7/17/2023
Are Heat Pumps Effective for Healthcare Facilities?
HVAC manufacturers discuss the effectiveness of heat pumps for healthcare facilities.
7/14/2023
Creating Diverse and Inclusive Senior Care Facilities: Designing for Diversity and Community
The older generation is rapidly diversifying and senior care facilities will need to reflect that.
7/14/2023
Creating Diverse and Inclusive Senior Care Facilities: Designing for Diversity and Community
The older generation is rapidly diversifying and senior care facilities will need to reflect that.
7/14/2023
How Facilities Management Can Improve Patient Experiences
An effective facilities management program is key to patients' safety and comfort.
7/13/2023
Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack
The cyberattack affected multiple senior care facilities in Pennsylvania back in April.
7/13/2023
Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack
The cyberattack affected multiple senior care facilities in Pennsylvania back in April.
7/13/2023
Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack
The cyberattack affected multiple senior care facilities in Pennsylvania back in April.
7/13/2023
UAB Hospital Begins Emergency Department Expansion
Temporary expansions started in June 2023, while long-term expansions are expected to begin in 2024.
7/13/2023
Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities
These cyberattacks can have ripple effects well beyond their targets.
7/12/2023
Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities
These cyberattacks can have ripple effects well beyond their targets.
7/12/2023
Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities
These cyberattacks can have ripple effects well beyond their targets.
7/12/2023
What Does NFPA 70B Mean for Healthcare Facilities?
NFPA 70B’s shift from a recommended practice to a standard provides more enforceable guidelines for safe electrical system maintenance.
7/12/2023
Montecito Medical Acquires Medical Office in California
The 32,300 square foot property is located in Visalia, California.
7/12/2023
Converting Old Buildings to New Hospitals
With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings.
7/11/2023
Converting Old Buildings to New Hospitals
With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings.
7/11/2023
Converting Old Buildings to New Hospitals
With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings.
7/11/2023
Converting Old Buildings to New Hospitals
With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings.
7/11/2023
Mount Sinai Catches Fire, 6 Injured
The electrical fire started in a sub-cellar generator room.
7/11/2023
NIC Releases Data on Senior Housing Occupancy
While occupancy rates are up, they are below pre-pandemic levels.
7/11/2023
Protecting Birds from Buildings: Myths and Resources
Dispelling myths can lead to facility design and operations that help prevent bird collisions.
7/10/2023
DBK and Gresham Smith Complete New Multispecialty Surgery Center
The new center is located in Jacksonville, Florida.
7/10/2023
Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware
The breach occurred in early January of 2023.
7/10/2023
Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware
The breach occurred in early January of 2023.
7/10/2023
Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware
The breach occurred in early January of 2023.
7/10/2023
What Energy Efficient HVAC Alternatives Exist for Healthcare Facilities?
HVAC manufacturers discuss possible energy efficient alternatives to traditional HVAC systems.
7/7/2023
Flagler Health+ and UF Health Reach Agreement
The two have agreed to integrate Flagler Health+ into UF Health.
7/7/2023
Maury Regional Health Launches Facility Improvement Plan
The $115 million plan includes two new floors to the existing patient tower.
7/7/2023
What Does Trauma-Informed Design Mean for Healthcare Facilities?
This design practice can help ease traumatized patients in their surroundings with healthcare facilities.
7/6/2023
Police Officer Killed at Indiana Hospital
Sgt. Heather Glenn was reporting to a domestic dispute.
7/6/2023
CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft
Over 3,000 patients were notified that some of their protected health information had been stolen.
7/6/2023
CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft
Over 3,000 patients were notified that some of their protected health information had been stolen.
7/6/2023
CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft
Over 3,000 patients were notified that some of their protected health information had been stolen.
7/6/2023
Are Rural Healthcare Facilities Prepared for Climate Change?
While all healthcare facilities need to prepare for emergencies, rural facilities need to address several issues that urban and suburban facilities might not.
7/5/2023
SolutionHealth and Acadia Healthcare Partner for New Behavioral Health Facility
The new hospital will supply 144 inpatient beds.
7/5/2023
HGA Completes Children's National Hospital Project
Many different factors were considered in the design process for this project.
7/5/2023
Pathogen Removal Strategies for Infection Control
There is growing appreciation of high-touch environmental surfaces as vehicles for pathogens in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
7/3/2023
Montecito Medical Acquires Property from Village Medical Primary Care
The 24,900-square-foot property is one of the few primary care clinics in Murray, Kentucky.
7/3/2023
New Horizons Medical Impacted by Data Breach
The data breach has affected over 12,000 patients.
7/3/2023
New Horizons Medical Impacted by Data Breach
The data breach has affected over 12,000 patients.
7/3/2023
New Horizons Medical Impacted by Data Breach
The data breach has affected over 12,000 patients.
7/3/2023