August 2025 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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8/29/2025
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.
8/28/2025
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
ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Facility
The new facility features 144 beds and a healing environment for behavioral health patients.
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.
8/27/2025
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
Lafayette Hospital + Clinics Opens New Facility in Darlington, Wisconsin
Compeer Financial helped to facilitate a financing package to secure healthcare access for this rural community.
8/26/2025
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.
8/25/2025
MEP Engineering to Address Children's Hospitals' Unique Needs
Designers need to create functional and comforting environments that enhance the experience for children and their families.
8/25/2025
Windsor Regional Hospital Selects EllisDon for Hospital Project
Groundbreaking is anticipated to happen in early 2026.
8/22/2025
Aspirus Breaks Ground on New Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic
The estimated completion date of the facility is September 2026.
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
Ground Broken on Northside Hospital Forsyth Expansion
The building and parking deck are expected to open in the fall of 2026.
8/21/2025
Onslow Memorial Hospital Breaks Ground on New Medical Office Building
The initial facility is expected to open in January 2027.
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
Ground Broken on New North Dakota State Hospital
The 300,000-square-foot facility in Jamestown will provide 140 beds in a modern, trauma-informed care environment.
8/19/2025
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.
8/18/2025
Designing for Dignity: Supporting the Needs of An Aging Population
By recognizing that each aging adult is unique, designers and healthcare facilities managers can reimagine the way care spaces are designed.
8/18/2025
Encompass Health and BSA Announce Joint Venture for Amarillo Hospital
The hospital is expected to open in late 2025.
8/15/2025
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.
8/14/2025
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
Sturdy Health Announces Emergency Department Expansion and Modernization
The first floor emergency department will be 38,000 square feet.
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.
8/13/2025
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
Community Hospital Corporation Plans New Acute Care Hospital in Sherman, Texas
The facility, named Heritage Regional Medical Center, is planning to open to the public in early 2028.
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
Encompass Health Announces Plans for New Texas Rehabilitation Hospital
The hospital is expected to open in 2027.
8/11/2025
Day 1: Project Manager's Role in Hospital Readiness
A successful Day 1 means anticipating and coordinating people, systems, workflows and milestones that define readiness long before ribbon cutting.
8/11/2025
Stormont Vail Health Unveils Plans for Emporia Clinic
The official opening of the clinic is anticipated in 2028.
8/8/2025
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.
8/7/2025
78% of Healthcare Facilities Targeted by Ransomware in the Past Year
A new report reveals the sector’s ongoing struggle with legacy systems, identity infrastructure vulnerabilities and recovery delays that put patients and operations at risk.
8/7/2025
Mid Florida Primary Care Targeted in Data Breach
On or around January 23, 2025, Mid-Florida became aware of suspicious activity within its network environment.
8/7/2025
Construction Completed on UNM Hospital Critical Care Tower
The UNM Hospital Critical Care Tower is scheduled to start receiving patients the first week of October.
8/6/2025
Why Aren't Preventable Infections Prevented?
To ensure safer care environments, healthcare organizations must invest in the front-line workers who make the system work every day.
8/6/2025
Fighting Workplace Violence With AI-Powered Security Tools
Northwell Health has recently expanded its investment in integrated security tools.
8/6/2025
PAM Health Acquires the Former Everest Rehabilitation Orlando
The new hospital is slated to open later this fall as PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocoee.
8/5/2025
False Alarm, Real Readiness: Why Healthcare Facilities Must Be Prepared for Any Threat
A mistaken report of gunfire at Walter Reed led to a swift lockdown and response.
8/5/2025
Clinica Family Health Reports Data Breach
They are conducting a review to identify all individuals whose information potentially could have been accessed by the unauthorized actor.
8/4/2025
Healing Spaces Reimagined: Smart Strategies for Renovating Facilities
As the needs of healthcare systems evolve, renovation projects must become increasingly adaptable, resilient and informed by long-term strategy.
8/4/2025
Parkview Health Plans Hospital for West Lafayette, Indiana
Construction on the new facility is expected to begin in 2026, with a targeted opening in 2028.
8/1/2025
Backup Power Is a Lifeline: What Healthcare Facility Managers Must Get Right
From compliance and patient safety to community resilience, facility managers must prioritize preventive maintenance, training and technology to ensure uninterrupted power.