Facility Operations
Seeking Standards for Microbial Loads in Healthcare Facilities
Why is there no binding standard for the acceptable microbial load on surfaces or in the air in hospitals?
6/9/2025
High-Performance Windows Support Safety at UW Medicine's New Behavioral Health Center
Case study: Engineered for strength, quiet and daylight, the chosen windows help create a safe, calming and energy-efficient environment for patients and providers.
6/6/2025
Central Maine Healthcare Dealing with IT System Outage
The organization identified unusual activity within their computer software, prompting them to secure and shut off all IT systems.
6/5/2025
Man Stabbed in Lobby at Massachusetts General Hospital
The man’s injuries were not life-threatening.
6/4/2025
Bradford Health Services Falls Victim to Data Security Incident
The healthcare organization says it has no evidence that the information potentially involved in this incident has been misused.
6/4/2025
Bradford Health Services Falls Victim to Data Security Incident
The healthcare organization says it has no evidence that the information potentially involved in this incident has been misused.
6/4/2025
Certifications Help Address Generational Differences
Organizational success depends on adapting to a multi-generational workforce through programs to foster collaboration and bridge knowledge gaps.
6/2/2025
Kettering Health Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind System Outage
It’s still unclear whether any patient or employee data was compromised.
5/29/2025
Kettering Health Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind System Outage
It’s still unclear whether any patient or employee data was compromised.
5/29/2025
UCM Medical Group Experiences Data Breach via Third-Party Vendor
The cybersecurity incident occurred in July 2024.
5/29/2025
UCM Medical Group Experiences Data Breach via Third-Party Vendor
The cybersecurity incident occurred in July 2024.
5/29/2025
5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare
The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.
5/28/2025
5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare
The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.
5/28/2025
Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington
The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.
5/28/2025
Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington
The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.
5/28/2025
Privacy Curtains May Contribute to HAI Cases
Privacy curtains can harbor bacteria that can be passed down to patients.
5/27/2025
Don't Let Cleaning and Maintaining Upholstery Be an Afterthought
Manufacturers discuss how frequently healthcare facilities should clean and maintain upholstered furniture.
5/23/2025
Kettering Health Faces Systemwide Outage After Cyberattack
Elective inpatient and outpatient procedures were canceled as a result, though emergency rooms and clinics remain open.
5/22/2025
Kettering Health Faces Systemwide Outage After Cyberattack
Elective inpatient and outpatient procedures were canceled as a result, though emergency rooms and clinics remain open.
5/22/2025
Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing
A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.
5/21/2025
Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing
A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.
5/21/2025
Proactive Coil Maintenance and Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities
Most healthcare facility managers rely on annual cleanings, but that schedule may no longer be enough.
5/15/2025
Sonrisas Dental Health Hit with Cyber Extortion Incident
The incident was detected in early March.
5/15/2025
Sonrisas Dental Health Hit with Cyber Extortion Incident
The incident was detected in early March.
5/15/2025
In or Out? Identifying an Effective Infection Control Strategy
The quality of training, supervision and oversight matter more than whether the cleaning team is in-house or outsourced.
5/14/2025
Ambulance Crashes into Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Mississippi
No patients were injured, but one staff member suffered minor injuries.
5/14/2025
The Decline of HVAC Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities
Once a top priority during COVID-19, HVAC cleaning efforts are now slipping.
5/8/2025
Northwell Health and Nuvance Health Merge for Integrated Health System
As part of the agreement, Northwell will invest at least $1 billion in Nuvance hospitals.
5/8/2025
Horizon Behavioral Health Becomes Victim of Ransomware Attack
The incident occurred in March.
5/8/2025
