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2/25/2026
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as One
Sprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy.
2/25/2026
Cleveland Clinic Hits Key Milestones for Palm Beach County Expansion
These include plans to begin demolition of current structure and hospital site preparation in 2026 and open the outpatient center and ambulatory surgery center in 2027.
Emanuel Medical Center Caught Up in Data Breach2/24/2026
Assisted Living Facility Violated Safety Standards: OSHA
Fire at Gabriel House killed 10 residents died and injured and displaced dozens of others.
2/24/2026
McCarthy Completes Construction of Citizens Health Hospital in Kansas
The facility is among the nation’s largest hospitals funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Critical Access Hospital program.
2/24/2026
California Tower at UC Davis Health Topped Out
When completed in 2030, the California Tower will include a 14-story hospital facility and a five-story pavilion.
2/19/2026
What 'Light' Daily Cleaning of Patient Rooms Misses
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they were wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
2/19/2026
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient Safety
As CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
2/19/2026
MUSC Board of Trustees Approves $1.1B South Carolina Cancer Hospital
Research and education are intentionally embedded in the hospital’s design, with dedicated spaces for scientific collaboration, clinical investigation and training.
2/18/2026
Study Outlines Hand Hygiene Guidelines for EVS Staff
Researchers find that current guidelines for hand hygiene don’t include EVS workers and suggest indicators to fill that gap.
2/18/2026
McCarthy Completes $65M Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa MOB Modernization
The completed tenant improvement includes approximately 100,000 square feet of improved space across two buildings and represents an investment of $65 million.
2/18/2026
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Opens St. Petersburg Bayfront Location
The new FCS St. Petersburg Bayfront facility encompasses more than 31,000 square feet.
2/17/2026
Healthcare Workers Need Better Workplaces
New global survey finds frontline healthcare workers struggle with significant gaps in workplace satisfaction.
2/17/2026
Protecting Patients Through Design and Compliance at Altru Health System
Case study: Altru Health System’s new “Hospital in the Park” pairs patient-focused design with durable, code-compliant exit solutions built for safety, performance and long-term flexibility.
2/17/2026
Novant Health's $1B Expansion Plans Approved
The approval supports the master facility plan for Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.