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




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