
Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Making Safety the Norm
As instances of violence rise, OSHA and the Joint Commission take steps to make healthcare facilities safer.
5/31/2023
OSHA Cites Hospital for Failing to Keep Employees Safe from Patients
Staff members of Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion reportedly suffered concussions, lacerations and sprains from patients.
5/31/2023

McCarthy Completes Construction on Two Structures for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
The project included a six-story medical office building and an attached seven-level parking garage
5/31/2023

AHA Sheds Light on Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities
This case study also offers advice and insight into how to mitigate violent incidents.
5/30/2023

More Hospitals to Leave the Mississippi Hospital Association
The reason for the hospitals leaving is still unclear.
5/30/2023

PAM Health and Kettering Health Enter Joint Venture for Rehabilitation Hospital
The new 62-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be in Dayton, Ohio.
5/30/2023

How Touchless Soap Dispensers and Nursing Station Hand Sanitizers Affect Germ Spread
Soap manufacturers discuss how both play a role in preventing the spread of germs.
5/26/2023

SCHA Receives Grant from The Duke Endowment to Address Workforce Problems
The three-year grant was given to SCHA to help them tackle their ongoing workforce issues.
5/26/2023

Texas Health Resources Joins the Dandelion Consortium
The Dandelion Consortium is a group dedicated to exploring the capabilities of AI in healthcare.
5/26/2023

How Will Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Impact Healthcare Facilities?
Changes are coming, though most of them will make tasks more efficient and productive.
5/25/2023

Arkansas Children's to Expand Clinics in Little Rock and Springdale
The expansion will happen over the next eight years.
5/25/2023

Over 600 Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The hospitals face losses on patient services as health insurance plans will not pay the cost of delivery.
5/25/2023

OSHA Compliance: Priorities and Challenges
Successful OSHA compliance requires understanding enforcement priorities and delivering training that meets facilities’ needs.
5/24/2023

New Bill Aims to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyberattacks
A new bill proposes to better educate rural hospitals on how to prevent cyber attacks.
5/24/2023

McPherson Hospital Struck with Ransomware Attack
Over 19,000 individuals were alerted about the July 2022 ransomware incident.
5/24/2023

Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force
A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.
5/23/2023

UVM Medical Center Patient Falls Out Six Story Window
The patient was able to access the window through a stairwell.
5/23/2023

What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023

Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections
Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.
5/22/2023

Brookdale Hospital Agrees to Civil Settlement Over Employees' Alleged Defrauding
Former employees of Brookdale Hospital allegedly defrauded the WIC program.
5/22/2023

University Urology iStruck with Data Breach
Over 56,000 individuals had their personal and health information exposed in the breach.
5/22/2023

How Touchless Soap Dispensers and Nursing Station Hand Sanitizers Affect Germ Spread
Soap manufacturers discuss how both play a role in preventing the spread of germs.
5/26/2023

SCHA Receives Grant from The Duke Endowment to Address Workforce Problems
The three-year grant was given to SCHA to help them tackle their ongoing workforce issues.
5/26/2023

Texas Health Resources Joins the Dandelion Consortium
The Dandelion Consortium is a group dedicated to exploring the capabilities of AI in healthcare.
5/26/2023

How Will Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Impact Healthcare Facilities?
Changes are coming, though most of them will make tasks more efficient and productive.
5/25/2023

Arkansas Children's to Expand Clinics in Little Rock and Springdale
The expansion will happen over the next eight years.
5/25/2023

Over 600 Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The hospitals face losses on patient services as health insurance plans will not pay the cost of delivery.
5/25/2023

OSHA Compliance: Priorities and Challenges
Successful OSHA compliance requires understanding enforcement priorities and delivering training that meets facilities’ needs.
5/24/2023

New Bill Aims to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyberattacks
A new bill proposes to better educate rural hospitals on how to prevent cyber attacks.
5/24/2023

McPherson Hospital Struck with Ransomware Attack
Over 19,000 individuals were alerted about the July 2022 ransomware incident.
5/24/2023

Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force
A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.
5/23/2023

UVM Medical Center Patient Falls Out Six Story Window
The patient was able to access the window through a stairwell.
5/23/2023

What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023

Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections
Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.
5/22/2023

Brookdale Hospital Agrees to Civil Settlement Over Employees' Alleged Defrauding
Former employees of Brookdale Hospital allegedly defrauded the WIC program.
5/22/2023

University Urology iStruck with Data Breach
Over 56,000 individuals had their personal and health information exposed in the breach.
5/22/2023

How Healthcare Facilities Can Ensure Handwashing Happens
Soap manufacturers join to discuss the importance of medical staff washing their hands.
5/19/2023

NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023

Kansas Governor Announces $65.4 Million in Awards for Medical and Mental Healthcare
These awards are supposed to close service gaps in the continuum of care that Kansas is facing.
5/19/2023

What's Causing Rising Rental Rates for Medical Office Buildings?
Interest rates, construction costs, and real estate location are the main drivers.
5/18/2023

New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.
5/18/2023

WellSpan Health Enters Agreement with Emerus to Build Three New Hospitals
The three new hospitals will be located in Cumberland and York counties in Pennsylvania.
5/18/2023
