Facility Operations
Why Healthcare Facilities Management Is Critical to Patient Safety
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities rely on much more than doctors and nurses to keep patients safe.
9/9/2026
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health Finalize Partnership
An integration process is underway to create a unified organization.
9/9/2026
Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
On May 26, 2026, Cornerstone discovered that a breach of the security of certain PHI that Cornerstone maintains occurred as a result of a ransomware attack.
9/9/2026
Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
On May 26, 2026, Cornerstone discovered that a breach of the security of certain PHI that Cornerstone maintains occurred as a result of a ransomware attack.
9/9/2026
Containing Candida Auris Across the Care Continuum
Containment becomes achievable, sustainable and far more effective for facilities that follow the same precautions, disinfectant standards and equipment rules.
9/8/2026
OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Earns Critical Access Hospital Designation
The program was established to help rural hospitals maintain local access to care by providing additional flexibility through a cost-based Medicare reimbursement model.
9/8/2026
Stephens County Hospital Becoming Part of Wellstar Health System
The transaction is expected to be completed toward the end of 2026, pending the conclusion of regulatory approvals.
9/3/2026
Grafton City Hospital Joins Vandalia Health
The transition follows approval from the West Virginia Health Care Authority and continues a longstanding partnership between the organizations.
9/3/2026
Protecting Patients from C. auris Through Bed and Mattress Safety
Managers face an urgent question: What happens when a colonized patient returns to a contaminated mattress?
9/2/2026
Adena Health Finalizes Acquiring Fairfield Medical Center
Fairfield Medical Center will now be known as Adena Fairfield Medical Center, marking a new chapter for the hospital.
9/2/2026
Every Detail Matters: A Patient's Story of Healing, Hope and Healthcare Facilities
In the Facilities in Focus season finale, 11-year-old Kendalynn and her mother share how Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital became more than a place for care.
9/1/2026
Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System
Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.
9/1/2026
The Landes Group Completes Acquisition of Encore Medical Center
Encore Medical Center is a 108,055-square-foot hospital in Bryant, Arkansas.
9/1/2026
Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System
Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.
9/1/2026
What Managers Miss in Small and Mid-Sized Cooling Units
The assumption is that small cooling units are fine. That assumption is costing facilities more than most owners and managers realize.
8/27/2026
Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Cockroach Risks
Here’s what healthcare facilities managers should inspect and address after severe weather to prevent pest problems.
8/27/2026
A Shift in Healthcare Facilities Management
Healthcare facilities leaders who embrace a mindset change will be better prepared for the future.
8/26/2026
Disinfectant Contact Time: The Case for Biofilm Disruption
Contact time, while essential for compliance, does not reliably predict microbial reduction on actual healthcare surfaces.
8/25/2026
Mon General Succumbs to Phishing Cyberattack
Its investigation ultimately determined that an unauthorized party gained access to certain Mon General email mailboxes on May 6, 2026.
8/25/2026
Mon General Succumbs to Phishing Cyberattack
Its investigation ultimately determined that an unauthorized party gained access to certain Mon General email mailboxes on May 6, 2026.
8/25/2026
The HVAC Dilemma: To Repair or Replace?
Healthcare facilities that keep repairing and optimizing aging systems past their useful life spend money on a problem they cannot solve without capital investment.
8/20/2026
Cameron Regional Medical Center Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
CRMC is not currently aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been fraudulently misused.
8/20/2026
Cameron Regional Medical Center Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
CRMC is not currently aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been fraudulently misused.
8/20/2026
3 Pillars of Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare
These strategies can help healthcare facilities stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
8/19/2026
3 Pillars of Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare
These strategies can help healthcare facilities stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
8/19/2026
Meridian Acquires Medical Office Building in Pasadena, CA
The property was acquired for approximately $13.35 million.
8/19/2026
Building an AI-Ready Healthcare Facility
Creating a secure, standardized data foundation can help facilities teams put AI to work more effectively.
8/13/2026
Family Medical Associates of Raleigh Reports April 2026 Data Breach
The investigation has found evidence that between April 18, 2026, and April 20, 2026, an unauthorized actor intermittently accessed some FMAR systems.
8/13/2026
Family Medical Associates of Raleigh Reports April 2026 Data Breach
The investigation has found evidence that between April 18, 2026, and April 20, 2026, an unauthorized actor intermittently accessed some FMAR systems.
8/13/2026
Wellstar Health System Completes Acquisition of Mountain Lakes Medical Center
The acquisition of the northeast Georgia-based hospital comes following the conclusion of regulatory requirements and customary closing conditions.
8/11/2026
