Facility Operations
Healthcare Security: To Arm Or Not To Arm?
Deciding whether or not to hire armed security personnel requires that managers understand a range of critical considerations.
9/2/2025
False Alarm at Kansas Hospital Highlights Importance of Alarm System Reliability
After a two-hour search of the hospital and nearby medical facilities, no threat was found.
9/2/2025
Integrated Oncology Network Caught Up in Data Breach
The network first learned of the incident on April 11, 2025.
9/2/2025
Integrated Oncology Network Caught Up in Data Breach
The network first learned of the incident on April 11, 2025.
9/2/2025
ISSA Introduces Healthcare Platform to Advance Safer, Cleaner Patient Environments
This new resource integrates training, research and cross-sector collaboration to raise care standards and improve patient outcomes.
8/29/2025
Third-Party Tracking Settlement is a Compliance Wake-Up Call for Healthcare Facilities Managers
Mount Sinai Health System agrees to a $5.3 million settlement to resolve claims it improperly shared patient data with Facebook through tracking tools.
8/28/2025
Aspire Rural Health System Reports Data Security Incident
Upon detecting the unauthorized activity, Aspire immediately worked to contain the incident and launched a thorough investigation.
8/28/2025
Aspire Rural Health System Reports Data Security Incident
Upon detecting the unauthorized activity, Aspire immediately worked to contain the incident and launched a thorough investigation.
8/28/2025
Fatal Flaws: Strategies for Active Attackers
Anything that goes wrong with the response is the liability exposure of the organization — not the employee and not the police.
8/27/2025
Detroit Hospital Shooting Underscores Need for Training and Preparedness
The shooting triggered a hospital lockdown and citywide manhunt before the alleged suspect’s capture.
8/27/2025
Safety Features Senior Living Communities Prioritize
Families want their loved one to be in a safe facility, leading designers to prioritize more safety features.
8/26/2025
University of Miami Health System Ensnared in Data Breach
An employee had gained unauthorized access to over 2,000 patient records.
8/26/2025
University of Miami Health System Ensnared in Data Breach
An employee had gained unauthorized access to over 2,000 patient records.
8/26/2025
Cybersecurity Law's Expiration Could Leave Healthcare Facilities Exposed
The pending sunset of CISA 2015 threatens to weaken critical information sharing that helps healthcare facilities defend against cyberattacks.
8/21/2025
Cybersecurity Law's Expiration Could Leave Healthcare Facilities Exposed
The pending sunset of CISA 2015 threatens to weaken critical information sharing that helps healthcare facilities defend against cyberattacks.
8/21/2025
The Fatal Flaws in Active Shooter Response in Healthcare Facilities
The most effective solutions to workplace violence are sophisticated emergency response planning and master level training for all employees.
8/20/2025
The Fatal Flaws in Active Shooter Response in Healthcare Facilities
The most effective solutions to workplace violence are sophisticated emergency response planning and master level training for all employees.
8/20/2025
Form Your Pit Crew: Key Takeaways From the 2025 Healthcare Innovations Conference
The Healthcare Innovations Conference brought together healthcare facility managers from across the country to collaborate on industry issues.
8/19/2025
Glens Falls Hospital Caught Up in Oracle Health Data Breach
As of November 2, 2024, Glens Falls Hospital no longer uses Oracle Health/Cerner as its electronic health record vendor.
8/19/2025
Glens Falls Hospital Caught Up in Oracle Health Data Breach
As of November 2, 2024, Glens Falls Hospital no longer uses Oracle Health/Cerner as its electronic health record vendor.
8/19/2025
Encompass Health and BSA Announce Joint Venture for Amarillo Hospital
The hospital is expected to open in late 2025.
8/18/2025
Healthy Buildings, Healthy Futures: IWBI and Georgetown Convene Policy Leaders in D.C.
The second annual Healthy Building Policy Summit unites stakeholders to advance policies that make every building a catalyst for well-being, resilience and thriving communities.
8/15/2025
California Bill Could Shift Workers' Comp Burden for Hospitals
SB 632 would presume more than half of hospital injury claims are job-related, raising cost, staffing and liability concerns for facilities leaders.
8/14/2025
Sabine County Hospital Falls Victim to Data Breach
There is no evidence suggesting that any of this information was accessed or misused.
8/14/2025
Sabine County Hospital Falls Victim to Data Breach
There is no evidence suggesting that any of this information was accessed or misused.
8/14/2025
Rethinking Sinks with Infection Control in Mind
Innovations in infection prevention and control can kill microbes and prevent the growth of harmful biofilms.
8/13/2025
Survey: Medicaid Cuts Could Create Tumult for Nursing Home Providers
92% of providers surveyed were concerned about potential reductions.
8/13/2025
Over 1,000 Guns Confiscated - A Wake-Up Call for Hospital Safety
With candid stories, expert insight and a heartfelt discussion on workplace violence prevention, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned with the future of hospital safety.
8/12/2025
Over 1,000 Guns Confiscated - A Wake-Up Call for Hospital Safety
With candid stories, expert insight and a heartfelt discussion on workplace violence prevention, this episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned with the future of hospital safety.
8/12/2025
Where Backup Power Meets Sustainability in Healthcare Facilities
As battery storage, solar and microgrids gain traction, power system manufacturers share how healthcare facilities can integrate cleaner technologies without compromising reliability.
8/8/2025
