Trending News - March 2023
Why Proper Lawncare Matters for Healthcare Facilities
There are a multitude of factors that go into proper lawncare, even for healthcare facilities.
3/31/2023
Community Health Systems Experiences Security Incident
The incident was through Fortra, a cybersecurity that Community Health Systems contracts with.
3/31/2023
Singing River Health System Buyer Selected
A final agreement is expected to be reached by this fall.
3/31/2023
Paint Choices Facilities Managers Should Prioritize First
Designers can give insight on how certain paint choices can improve workflow and improve patient wellness.
3/30/2023
Texas Vista Medical Center to Close in May
Nearly one quarter of patients do not pay for services the hospital provides.
3/30/2023
Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
Albany Medical Center Placed on 5-Hour Lockdown
Albany Medical Center was placed on lockdown after a relative of a patient locked themselves in a room with weapons.
3/29/2023
Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
Disinfectants Effective Against Candida auris
Fungus won’t be killed while disinfecting for COVID-19
3/29/2023
A Potential Alternative to the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Program
Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a similar educational foundation on healthcare facilities.
3/28/2023
Florida Officials Question HCA Healthcare After Report Goes Viral
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Gus Bilirakis have requested more information from HCA Healthcare.
3/28/2023
Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.
3/28/2023
Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.
3/28/2023
Medical Office Building is Nation's First Net-Zero Healthcare Facility
Achieving net-zero building status required a two-part design combining energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.
3/27/2023
Health Systems Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Ease Workforce Shortages
Almost half of executives in this survey report using AI solutions for their workforce.
3/27/2023
Press Ganey Releases Annual Safety Culture Trends Report
Findings report that there was a favorable shift in the perception of safety culture among clinical and nonclinical staff.
3/27/2023
How Frequently Should Healthcare Facilites Mow Their Lawns and Maintenance Mowers?
Lawn mower manufacturers discuss how often healthcare facilities should cut their lawns and when to maintenance mowers.
3/24/2023
CBIZ Releases 2023 State of Health Care Survey
The survey takes a look at healthcare plans and employee retention.
3/24/2023
PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Enter Joint Venture for New Inpatient Rehab Facility
The new 67,0000-square-foot facility will feature 50 private rooms and a 12-bed acquired brain injury unit.
3/24/2023
Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities
From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.
3/23/2023
Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities
From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.
3/23/2023
NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
Hand Hygiene Guidelines Updated
There are two new recommendations on how to improve hand hygiene.
3/23/2023
UCI Health's Efforts to Heal the Environment
Green efforts have targeted sustainable electricity, reduced medical gas use and electric grounds equipment.
3/22/2023
Protecting Patients During Hospital Renovations
LEMOINE decided to look for a quicker, easier, and more cost-effective solution to separate construction areas from the hospital's patient-occupied areas.
3/22/2023
Protecting Patients During Hospital Renovations
LEMOINE decided to look for a quicker, easier, and more cost-effective solution to separate construction areas from the hospital's patient-occupied areas.
3/22/2023
Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.
3/21/2023
Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.
3/21/2023
Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.
3/21/2023
Global Healthcare Exchange Announces the Best 50 Supply Chains for 2022
The Best 50 honorees were selected from more than 4,100 provider organizations.
3/21/2023
Mental Health Crisis, Staff Violence Top List of Patient Safety Concerns
ECRI names the top 10 patient safety concerns of 2023.
3/21/2023
3 Misconceptions About Healthcare Fire Safety
Healthcare facility managers who can avoid misconceptions can protect the safety and health of patients, staff and visitors
3/20/2023
Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
Grady Health System Opens the Correll Pavilion
The new outpatient facility is 10-stories tall and 600,000 square-feet.
3/20/2023
What Kinds of Mowers are Used for Healthcare Facilities?
Lawn mower manufacturers discuss the different types of mowers and how they can be used.
3/17/2023
BayCare Health System Opens New Hospital Named 'Wesley Chapel'
The new facility houses 86 beds and is 318,000 square-feet.
3/17/2023
Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.
3/17/2023
Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.
3/17/2023
Why the ADA Standards Matter for Senior Care Facilities
When the ADA standards are not properly followed, senior care facilities can incur serious costs.
3/16/2023
