Trending News - April 2023
What Fire Sprinklers and Alarms are the Best for Hospitals?
Manufacturers join to discuss the best fit sprinklers and alarms for hospitals.
4/28/2023
What Fire Sprinklers and Alarms are the Best for Hospitals?
Manufacturers join to discuss the best fit sprinklers and alarms for hospitals.
4/28/2023
High Rise Financial Releases Research on Rates of Workplace Accidents
Among the top three states, healthcare is one of the most popular careers.
4/28/2023
Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative
The initiative positively impacted IPC staff burnout and aided prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
4/28/2023
Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative
The initiative positively impacted IPC staff burnout and aided prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
4/28/2023
Emergency Preparedness: Addressing Compliance Challenges
Healthcare facilities managers are dealing with important changes in the way their facilities comply with federal requirements for emergency preparedness.
4/27/2023
Valley Children's Healthcare Details New Net-Zero Environmental Strategy
The organization aims to reduce its emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
4/27/2023
How Heat Pumps Can Benefit Hospitals
A look at the emerging trend of using heat pumps instead of typical HVAC systems.
4/26/2023
St. Croix Hospice Opens Office in Green Bay
This new office marks the fifteenth branch in Wisconsin.
4/26/2023
WellSpan Turns Plastic to Construction Materials
WellSpan Hospital has partnered with Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration to turn plastic waste into concrete.
4/26/2023
WellSpan Turns Plastic to Construction Materials
WellSpan Hospital has partnered with Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration to turn plastic waste into concrete.
4/26/2023
What to Do in the Event of a Water Outage
Water outages can have a detrimental effect on healthcare facilities.
4/25/2023
St. Luke's Health System Accidentally Discloses Protected Health Information
Over 15,000 patients had their protected information disclosed due to a technical error.
4/25/2023
St. Luke's Health System Accidentally Discloses Protected Health Information
Over 15,000 patients had their protected information disclosed due to a technical error.
4/25/2023
St. Luke's Health System Accidentally Discloses Protected Health Information
Over 15,000 patients had their protected information disclosed due to a technical error.
4/25/2023
St. Luke's Health System Accidentally Discloses Protected Health Information
Over 15,000 patients had their protected information disclosed due to a technical error.
4/25/2023
Government Officials Re-Introduce Violence Prevention Legislation
The bill aims to curb the rising rates of workplace violence in healthcare settings.
4/25/2023
Using Critical Data to Achieve Savings
By adopting a centralized, standardized approach to facility management, organizations can save money and improve safety and the patient experience.
4/24/2023
Caravel Autism Health Opens New Clinic in Northwest Indiana
The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces for young children with autism.
4/24/2023
Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital Fully Restores IT Network After Cyberattack
Systems were shut down to contain the cyberattack.
4/24/2023
Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital Fully Restores IT Network After Cyberattack
Systems were shut down to contain the cyberattack.
4/24/2023
Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital Fully Restores IT Network After Cyberattack
Systems were shut down to contain the cyberattack.
4/24/2023
When to Perform Maintenance on Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
Fire alarm and sprinkler manufacturers discuss when to maintenance.
4/21/2023
When to Perform Maintenance on Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
Fire alarm and sprinkler manufacturers discuss when to maintenance.
4/21/2023
BrightSpring Health Services Targeted in Ransomware Attack
The Money Message ransomware group claims to have stolen more than 2 million records from the company.
4/21/2023
New Standard Senior Living Opens New Community in Hammonton
The new community offers 174 private studio apartment-style rooms with a bath and kitchenette.
4/21/2023
Best Practices for Ice Melt Application at Senior Care Facilities
Understanding how and when to use ice melt is key to reducing slippery conditions in winter.
4/20/2023
Encompass Health Opens Rehabilitation Hospital in Clermont
The new rehabilitation facility is home to 50 beds.
4/20/2023
Healthcare Flooring: Balancing Cleaning and Sustainability
Changing expectations placed on flooring in hospitals brought on by pandemic have created more complex replacement decisions for managers.
4/19/2023
Healthcare Flooring: Balancing Cleaning and Sustainability
Changing expectations placed on flooring in hospitals brought on by pandemic have created more complex replacement decisions for managers.
4/19/2023
CommonSpirit Health Provides Update on October 2022 Ransomware Attack
Over 160 different facilities were affected by the incident.
4/19/2023
HHS Investigated on Pandemic Relief Fund Distribution
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is concerned about the department’s decision to provide provider relief funds to profitable hospitals.
4/19/2023
Improving Water Quality in Healthcare Facilities
Water has an everyday role at healthcare facilities.
4/18/2023
AHA Urging Congress and Biden Administration to Act on Labor Shortage
Thousands of healthcare workers have left the industry.
4/18/2023
Physicians Rarely Speak to Patients About Gun Safety
Gun violence has been on the rise in the United States.
4/18/2023
Wrong Disinfectant Can Lead to Occupational Health Risks
Overuse of disinfectants cause healthcare workers to be unnecessarily exposed to substances that could cause or aggravate asthma or dermatitis.
4/17/2023
FEMA Sends Over $2.6 Million to Reimburse Danbury Hospital for COVID-19 Costs
The costs incurred were related to purchasing materials necessary for safe treatment during the pandemic.
4/17/2023
St. Luke's Health System Experiences Data Breach
The data breach was the result of sending certain letters to an incorrect mailing address.
4/17/2023
How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities
From laying out plans to actively drilling, fire safety drills are critical to preventing real harm.
4/14/2023
Iredell Memorial Hospital to Break Ground on New Expansion
The expansion will increase the size of both the emergency department and critical care unit.
4/14/2023
Montgomery General Hospital Suffers Cyberattack and Data Leak
The cyberattack involved unauthorized access to the hospital’s IT systems.
4/14/2023
Montgomery General Hospital Suffers Cyberattack and Data Leak
The cyberattack involved unauthorized access to the hospital’s IT systems.
4/14/2023
Montgomery General Hospital Suffers Cyberattack and Data Leak
The cyberattack involved unauthorized access to the hospital’s IT systems.
4/14/2023
How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Benefit Healthcare Facilities?
Within the IRA was an enhancement to the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction.
4/13/2023
How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Benefit Healthcare Facilities?
Within the IRA was an enhancement to the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction.
4/13/2023
Healthcare Coalition Releases AI Guidelines
The guidelines address the evolving landscape of AI tools.
4/13/2023
Skanska Signs Contract Amendment for Oregon Health & Science University Hospital Expansion
The expansion project is expected to open to patients sometime in 2026.
4/13/2023
Clinic Design: Common Configurations for the Future
Designs need to balance the customer experience, touchpoints, circulation and flow of people, exam room flexibility and walking distances for clinical staff.
4/12/2023
