Trending News - October 2023
The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities
Designers have started implementing natural elements into the designs of healthcare facilities.
10/31/2023
Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals Building New Inpatient Hospital
The new facility will be located in McKinney, Texas.
10/31/2023
How To Avoid Day-Two Challenges in Construction Projects
Ensuring the involvement of professionals who will work in the space is critical to project success.
10/30/2023
UPMC and Washington Health Care Services Enter Affiliation Agreement
No timeline for approvals has been given.
10/30/2023
How Building Automation Systems Impact Healthcare Facilities
From patient comfort to maintenance, a BAS can have numerous impacts on a facility.
10/27/2023
Healthcare Facility Conversion Projects Come with Unique Considerations
Converting a historic firehouse into a mental healthcare facility posed four challenges for design firm JZA+D.
10/26/2023
Healthcare Facility Conversion Projects Come with Unique Considerations
Converting a historic firehouse into a mental healthcare facility posed four challenges for design firm JZA+D.
10/26/2023
Healthcare Facility Conversion Projects Come with Unique Considerations
Converting a historic firehouse into a mental healthcare facility posed four challenges for design firm JZA+D.
10/26/2023
CenterWell Senior Primary Care Opening Eight Centers in Virginia
The eight primary care centers will open throughout 2023 and 2024.
10/26/2023
HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville Hospital Resume Operations Following Cyberattack
Their IT experts shut down all connected systems on October 20.
10/26/2023
Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century
Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.
10/25/2023
Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century
Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.
10/25/2023
Family Care Center Opens New Central Austin Clinic
This follows the opening of their Pflugerville clinic in early August.
10/25/2023
Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare
Prevention and detection are key to stopping healthcare violence.
10/25/2023
Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare
Prevention and detection are key to stopping healthcare violence.
10/25/2023
Moffitt McKinley Hospital Improves Patient Experience with Personal Technology
Patient outcomes improve when patients are actively engaged in their health and informed of their care.
10/24/2023
Baptist Memorial and Anderson Sign Shared Mission Agreement for Merger
The merger will take place in January 2024.
10/24/2023
Strategic Planning for Healthcare Construction Projects
Healthcare systems face an array of construction challenges, from rising costs and labor shortages to technology advances.
10/23/2023
Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery Completed
The design, done by SBLM Architects, meets key criteria mandated in the Baker Act of 1971.
10/23/2023
Can Building Automation Systems Assist with Management and Maintenance?
BAS manufacturers discuss how these systems can enhance managing and maintenance of critical systems.
10/20/2023
Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities
Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.
10/19/2023
Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities
Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.
10/19/2023
Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities
Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.
10/19/2023
HGA Breaks Ground on New Surgical and Critical Care Facility
The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
10/19/2023
MUSC Health Hospitals Caught in Westat Data Breach
Westat experienced a data breach through a vulnerability in the MOVEit software.
10/19/2023
MUSC Health Hospitals Caught in Westat Data Breach
Westat experienced a data breach through a vulnerability in the MOVEit software.
10/19/2023
Upskilling Can Fuel Worker Efficiency and Retention
Employers in the healthcare industry must recognize their responsibility to provide workers with a path to upward mobility.
10/18/2023
Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks
Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.
10/18/2023
Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks
Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.
10/18/2023
Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks
Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.
10/18/2023
Revolutionizing Healthcare Design: Modular, Flexible and Tech-Driven Trends
Designers look toward emerging trends for the development of healthcare facilities.
10/17/2023
Revolutionizing Healthcare Design: Modular, Flexible and Tech-Driven Trends
Designers look toward emerging trends for the development of healthcare facilities.
10/17/2023
Community First Medical Center Struck by Data Breach
The Illinois-based facility experienced a breach in July.
10/17/2023
Community First Medical Center Struck by Data Breach
The Illinois-based facility experienced a breach in July.
10/17/2023
4 Considerations for Bed Tower Success
Thoughtful bed tower design helps patients and staff alike feel valued, safe and supported.
10/16/2023
Baptist Health to Acquire Drew Memorial Health System
The acquisition will be completed in December.
10/16/2023
Challenges to Be Aware of With Building Automation Systems
BAS manufacturers discuss potential issues of dealing with automation systems.
10/13/2023
NYC Health + Hospitals-Woodhull Resumes Operations After Rainstorm
Inclement weather can create a perfect storm of problems for healthcare facilities.
10/12/2023
Yale New Haven Health System Acquires PhysicianOne Urgent Care
The change of ownership was approved in August.
10/12/2023
Cayuga Health System and Arnot Health Seek Approval to Affiliate
The two organizations are seeking regulatory approval to affiliate as members of a parent company.
10/12/2023
Bed Towers Provide Flexibility for Expanding Hospitals
Managers and organizations need to focus on key considerations to ensure bed towers deliver intended benefits.
10/11/2023
The Architectural Team Completes All-Memory-Care Community
Biophilia was a key concept in the design of this facility.
10/11/2023
CarolinaEast Medical Center Receives Bomb Threat
Facility managers can help in these situations by drilling staff in preparation for lockdowns.
10/11/2023
Healthcare Facilities Trends to Look Out for in 2024
Healthcare facility designs are adapting to evolving patient and staff needs, with a focus on providing a more hospitality-oriented environment for patients.
10/10/2023
St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange to Close
The hospital will close on October 12, 2023.
10/10/2023
How Clean Do Hard Nonporous Surfaces Need to Be?
Removing dirt from surfaces, whether visible or not, is fundamental to better patient outcomes.
10/9/2023
ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season
Standard 241 focuses on reducing the risk of airborne aerosol transmission.
10/9/2023
ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season
Standard 241 focuses on reducing the risk of airborne aerosol transmission.
10/9/2023
Can Building Automation Systems Help Save Energy?
BAS manufacturers join to discuss energy-saving features for healthcare facilities.
10/6/2023
