Trending News - June 2023
How Often Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their HVAC Systems?
HVAC manufacturers discuss how frequently HVAC systems should receive maintenance.
6/30/2023
Atlanta Women's Health Group Experiences Data Breach
The protected health information of over 33,000 current and former patients was exposed.
6/30/2023
Atlanta Women's Health Group Experiences Data Breach
The protected health information of over 33,000 current and former patients was exposed.
6/30/2023
Atlanta Women's Health Group Experiences Data Breach
The protected health information of over 33,000 current and former patients was exposed.
6/30/2023
Montecito Medical Acquires Hess Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine
The 20,724-square-foot property is located in Virginia.
6/30/2023
What is the Use Case for Robotics in Healthcare Facilities?
One major area these robotic units could help in is with cleaning.
6/29/2023
Infection Preventionists Call on Biden Administration to Better Protect Seniors
APIC is asking the Biden Administration to require minimum infection prevention staffing in senior care facilities.
6/29/2023
GP PRO Releases Survey on Financial Pressures in Healthcare
According to the survey, margins still trend up for nearly two-thirds of respondents.
6/29/2023
Bird-Friendly Building Design: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability
Managers can make decisions related to windows, lighting and green roofs that prevent bird collisions.
6/28/2023
Bird-Friendly Building Design: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability
Managers can make decisions related to windows, lighting and green roofs that prevent bird collisions.
6/28/2023
Bill Passes to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyber Attacks
The bill was passed with an amendment specifying that CISA can’t ask for additional funds.
6/28/2023
Trinity Health Hit with Class Action Lawsuit
Trinity Health and two other healthcare providers were sued over a March 2023 cyberattack.
6/28/2023
What are the Best Plants to Use in Biophilic Design?
Good biophilic design marries interior and exterior, space and site.
6/27/2023
What are the Best Plants to Use in Biophilic Design?
Good biophilic design marries interior and exterior, space and site.
6/27/2023
What are the Best Plants to Use in Biophilic Design?
Good biophilic design marries interior and exterior, space and site.
6/27/2023
More Americans Concerned About Indoor Air Quality
Nearly half of respondents say that their physical health is impacted negatively by being indoors for long periods of time.
6/27/2023
Palm Medical Centers Opens Clinic in Orlando
This center is Palm’s 34th primary care clinic.
6/27/2023
Private Equity's Impact on Healthcare Facilities Management
Facility managers must be prepared to adapt to balance financial priorities, quality of care standards and patient experience.
6/26/2023
Columbus Regional Healthcare System Targeted by Daixin Team
The health system attempted to negotiate with the extortion group, though negotiations stalled.
6/26/2023
Columbus Regional Healthcare System Targeted by Daixin Team
The health system attempted to negotiate with the extortion group, though negotiations stalled.
6/26/2023
HSS Receives $10 Million Grant to Support Expansion of Main Campus and Tower
The Kellen Tower portion is expected to open in 2025.
6/26/2023
How Often Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their HVAC Systems?
HVAC manufacturers discuss how frequently HVAC systems should receive maintenance.
6/23/2023
Ascension Experiences Security Breach Via Third-Party Vendor
Ascension has started notifying 148,606 patients about a security breach.
6/23/2023
Ascension Experiences Security Breach Via Third-Party Vendor
Ascension has started notifying 148,606 patients about a security breach.
6/23/2023
Ascension Experiences Security Breach Via Third-Party Vendor
Ascension has started notifying 148,606 patients about a security breach.
6/23/2023
Novant Health Agrees to $50 Million Commitment to Improve Pender Medical Center
Novant Health has agreed to this commitment for the next 10 years.
6/23/2023
What is the Latest Technology for Restrooms?
More smart devices and IoT capable technology are arriving on the scene for restrooms.
6/22/2023
Security Officers to Wear Body Cameras at CHRISTUS Health
Body cameras will now be worn to further prevent violence within the health system.
6/22/2023
Security Officers to Wear Body Cameras at CHRISTUS Health
Body cameras will now be worn to further prevent violence within the health system.
6/22/2023
Security Officers to Wear Body Cameras at CHRISTUS Health
Body cameras will now be worn to further prevent violence within the health system.
6/22/2023
Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Persists
One of the largest concerns is the coming federal staffing requirement.
6/22/2023
Strategies and Tactics for Successful Vendor Management
The real challenge for managers is navigating the complexities of vendor management in order to ensure facilities support high-quality patient care.
6/21/2023
Heywood Healthcare Changes Security Measures After Nurse was Stabbed
A man was arrested after stabbing a nurse.
6/21/2023
Heywood Healthcare Changes Security Measures After Nurse was Stabbed
A man was arrested after stabbing a nurse.
6/21/2023
Manasa Health Center Fined $30,000 Over Disclosing Patient Information Online
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights agreed to settle the HIPAA violation case that started after a complaint received in April 2020.
6/21/2023
The Rise of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities
What was seemingly a design trend is now here to stay.
6/20/2023
The Rise of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities
What was seemingly a design trend is now here to stay.
6/20/2023
Jamaica Hospital Emergency Department Expansion Project Breaks Ground
The expansion and modernization project aims to build a new emergency department to meet increasing demands.
6/20/2023
Violence Against Healthcare Facilities and Personnel is a Global Trend
2022 was the worst year for acts of violence against healthcare workers.
6/20/2023
Solving the Infection Prevention Puzzle
Hospitals once tested surfaces for bacteria, but in 1970, the CDC and the American Hospital Association advised them to stop.
6/19/2023
Peachtree Orthopedics Falls Victim to Cyberattack
A forensic investigation affirmed that an unauthorized third party gained access to patient information.
6/19/2023
CareOne Acquires Whitney Place at Sharon Assisted Living Facility
It will be CareOne’s first assisted living and memory care community in Massachusetts.
6/19/2023
What Challenges Do Healthcare Facility Managers Face with HVAC Systems?
HVAC manufacturers discuss the challenges facility managers face with HVAC systems.
6/16/2023
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital to Expand into Wellen Park
This emergency healthcare services expansion will be built on 30 acres of land.
6/16/2023
Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants Hit with Malware
Over 36,000 patients had some of their protected health information exposed.
6/16/2023
Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants Hit with Malware
Over 36,000 patients had some of their protected health information exposed.
6/16/2023
Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants Hit with Malware
Over 36,000 patients had some of their protected health information exposed.
6/16/2023
Should Hospitals Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?
With electric vehicle usage climbing up, hospitals might look to outfit their facilities with charging stations.
6/15/2023
Construction Worker Dies at Brockton Hospital Worksite
The hospital has been under construction due to a fire that occurred in February.
6/15/2023
Construction Worker Dies at Brockton Hospital Worksite
The hospital has been under construction due to a fire that occurred in February.
6/15/2023