Trending News - August 2022
5 Steps to Controlling Workplace Violence
Workplace violence in hospitals and other healthcare facilities has been a problem since before 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic began.
8/31/2022
5 Steps to Controlling Workplace Violence
Workplace violence in hospitals and other healthcare facilities has been a problem since before 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic began.
8/31/2022
Woman Dies After Ingesting Toxic Chemicals at Senior Care Facility
The news is the latest in a string of tragic events impacting senior care facilities.
8/31/2022
Cyber Attacks Shift to Target Smaller Hospitals
Healthcare providers represent 73 percent of total breaches.
8/31/2022
Private Investment Needed to Improve Skilled Nursing Facilities
Researchers misalignment of public-private partnerships attracts capital to own skilled nursing facilities instead of investing in modernizing facilities.
8/30/2022
Princeton Community Hospital Association Joins WVU Health System
The letter of intent was signed in 2021.
8/30/2022
Princeton Community Hospital Association Joins WVU Health System
The letter of intent was signed in 2021.
8/30/2022
Staffing Woes Still Plaguing an Already Hurt Healthcare Facilities Industry
Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare facilities have been struggling to recruit and retain new talent.
8/30/2022
5 Steps to Effective Zone Maintenance
A zone maintenance program that nurtures collaboration and responsibility for common objectives helps patient care environments run smoothly and safely.
8/29/2022
WakeMed Files Certificates of Need for Behavioral Health Hospital
Pending the approval by the state, WakeMed will build a 150-bed mental health facility.
8/29/2022
WakeMed Files Certificates of Need for Behavioral Health Hospital
Pending the approval by the state, WakeMed will build a 150-bed mental health facility.
8/29/2022
How Red Bird Mall Transformed to RedBird Health Center
The revitalization project aimed to provide community supportive services and close the healthcare gap in Dallas.
8/29/2022
How Red Bird Mall Transformed to RedBird Health Center
The revitalization project aimed to provide community supportive services and close the healthcare gap in Dallas.
8/29/2022
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Uses Art to Promote Healing
Art installations in Burke Rehabilitation Hospital inpatient and outpatients settings reinforces treatment.
8/26/2022
BayCare Health System to Open Florida County's First Hospital
The hospital is projected to open in 2025.
8/26/2022
Preventing Workplace Violence Through Proactive Security Strategies
By taking a proactive approach to security threats, managers can minimize risk to patients and staff.
8/25/2022
Preventing Workplace Violence Through Proactive Security Strategies
By taking a proactive approach to security threats, managers can minimize risk to patients and staff.
8/25/2022
VA West Haven Medical Center Begins Multi-Phase Renovation
The construction project will provide a new surgical platform, surgical ICU and new laboratory space.
8/25/2022
VA West Haven Medical Center Begins Multi-Phase Renovation
The construction project will provide a new surgical platform, surgical ICU and new laboratory space.
8/25/2022
Regular Elevator Maintenance Proves Essential for Healthcare Facilities
Prolonging maintenance on elevators can wreak havoc on facilities.
8/25/2022
Perfect Storm: High Surface Contamination and Vulnerable Patients
The education of EVS workers and healthcare professionals is necessary to break the chain of infections.
8/24/2022
Christiana Care Health System Will No Longer Purchase Crozer Health
Changing economic landscape impacted the ability to move forward with the sale.
8/24/2022
Christiana Care Health System Will No Longer Purchase Crozer Health
Changing economic landscape impacted the ability to move forward with the sale.
8/24/2022
Doors and Hardware: Critical Safety Where You Last Think
From lockouts to security breaches, products play an important role in the safety of facilities.
8/23/2022
Doors and Hardware: Critical Safety Where You Last Think
From lockouts to security breaches, products play an important role in the safety of facilities.
8/23/2022
Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital Reaches Construction Midpoint
The expansion is expected to be completed in spring 2023.
8/23/2022
WELL Certification Covers 600 Senior Living Communities
Facilities represent more than 30 million square feet and a more than fourfold adoption increase in the sector since a year ago.
8/22/2022
Milwaukee County to Open New Mental Health Emergency Center
The Mental Health Emergency Center will replace the current behavior health center that will close in early September.
8/22/2022
Milwaukee County to Open New Mental Health Emergency Center
The Mental Health Emergency Center will replace the current behavior health center that will close in early September.
8/22/2022
Demand for HVAC Controls Drives Building Automation Market
The global building automation and controls market is expected to grow 11.3 percent by 2030.
8/22/2022
Demand for HVAC Controls Drives Building Automation Market
The global building automation and controls market is expected to grow 11.3 percent by 2030.
8/22/2022
LED Lighting Systems Contributes to Reduced Falls in Senior Care Facilities
A study found that light exposure systems can help decrease falls at senior care facilities.
8/19/2022
Franciscan Health Rensselaer to Move Forward with Modernization Project
Renovation work will include the hospital’s infrastructure and central plant equipment.
8/19/2022
3 Steps to Disrupt and Repair Supply Chains
Now is the time for facilities managers to examine what is and is not working in supply chains and take action to rebuild them.
8/19/2022
How Managers Can Ensure Elevator Safety
With more buildings incorporating elevators, it is critical that proper safety measures are in place.
8/18/2022
New Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Promotes Sustainability
The guide helps managers navigate economic, regulatory, resourcing, and infrastructure issues.
8/18/2022
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Closes Inpatient Pediatric Unit
The hospital will continue to operate its eight-bed pediatric emergency department.
8/18/2022
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Closes Inpatient Pediatric Unit
The hospital will continue to operate its eight-bed pediatric emergency department.
8/18/2022
USDA Funds Target Rural Healthcare Facilities
These grants will help 143 rural healthcare organizations expand critical services for 3 million people in 37 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.
8/17/2022
USDA Funds Target Rural Healthcare Facilities
These grants will help 143 rural healthcare organizations expand critical services for 3 million people in 37 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.
8/17/2022
University Hospitals Discontinue Services, Combine Medical Centers
Some inpatient, surgical and emergency services will be discontinued, while services will be consolidated at nearby locations.
8/17/2022
University Hospitals Discontinue Services, Combine Medical Centers
Some inpatient, surgical and emergency services will be discontinued, while services will be consolidated at nearby locations.
8/17/2022
Arizona VA Nursing Home Closed Due to Rat Infestation
Recent storms caused rats to move into the facility.
8/16/2022
Arizona VA Nursing Home Closed Due to Rat Infestation
Recent storms caused rats to move into the facility.
8/16/2022
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Affecting Schools
The CDC has announced updated guidelines on COVID-19.
8/16/2022
Healthcare Facility Management Market to Hit $427.13 Billion
COVID-19 and growing elderly population are largely contributing to the growth of the healthcare facility market.
8/16/2022
Healthcare Facility Management Market to Hit $427.13 Billion
COVID-19 and growing elderly population are largely contributing to the growth of the healthcare facility market.
8/16/2022
Where Healthcare Facilities Stand on Reliability Asset Management
ASHE conference session takes the pulse of reliability asset management among facility managers
8/15/2022
University of Chicago Medicine Breaks Ground on New Micro-Hospital
The micro-hospital is expected to open in spring of 2024
8/15/2022
Demand for New Construction Increases Need for Elevators
With limited space for new constructions, companies are starting to build higher towers, requiring more elevators.
8/15/2022
