Wanted: Scientific Standard for Hospital Cleaning
No accepted criteria exist for defining a surface as clean using microbiologic methods.
11/18/2025
NLCS Strengthens Safety and Compliance with Comprehensive Electrical Program
Case study: A renewed partnership with Siemens helps the senior living provider meet NFPA 70B standards, reduce risk, and enhance reliability across its communities.
11/18/2025
Sun Valley Surgery Center Suffers a Data Breach
On September 3, 2025, SVSC became aware of a potential issue involving SVSC’s information systems.
11/18/2025
EV Charging Stations: Planning for Safety, Convenience, Expansion
Managers need to ensure patient access, coordinate with clinical operations and ensure every phase of construction supports the facility's mission.
11/13/2025
Why Ambulatory Surgery Centers Are Turning to Dedicated HVAC Systems
Design experts from Neenan Archistruction explain how single-unit HVAC systems for each operating room enhance infection control, comfort, and resiliency.
11/13/2025
Ground Broken on UW Health University Row Medical Center
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
11/13/2025
Better, More Thorough Cleaning Saves Lives
Cleanliness is the first line of defense to protect patients from killer pathogens, but many hospitals refuse to make it a priority.
11/12/2025
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Encompass Health Opens the Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo
The 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is now accepting patients.
11/12/2025
Ground Broken on Sarasota Memorial Hospital-North Port
It is expected to be completed in 2028.
11/12/2025
Cost Saving Strategies for Hospital Modernization Projects
Modernization efforts can save healthcare entities money if planned correctly.
11/11/2025
Central Jersey Medical Center Reports Ransomware Attack
At this time, there is no evidence that patient information has been misused.
11/11/2025
Ground Broken on New Northside Hospital Cherokee Medical Building
Construction on the new medical office building is expected to be completed by spring 2027.
11/11/2025
Spaces That Support: Patient-Centered Design for Modern Reproductive Health
Modern facilities must integrate highly specialized laboratories with thoughtful, patient-centered spaces that prioritize privacy, comfort and emotional well-being.
11/6/2025
Modernization of Buildings Require Collaboration Across All Disciplines
Retrofitting outdated facilities requires consulting all departments on how to best improve operations.
11/6/2025
Children's Health Announces Plans for RedBird Specialty Center in Texas
The system expects to welcome its first patients in December 2027.
11/6/2025
How Can Healthcare Facilities Use Efficiency to Drive Climate and Health Goals?
Keith Edgerton discusses how the Health Care Energy & Water Efficiency Checklist helps healthcare connect operational savings with their mission to protect people and the planet.
11/5/2025
El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital Officially Tops Out
This new 64,000-square-foot, 52-bed inpatient facility in Sunnyvale, California, will enhance rehabilitation services in Santa Clara County.
11/5/2025
Vibra Hospital of Sacramento Reports Data Breach
Vibra Hospital is not aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been misused.
11/5/2025
EV Charging Station Design: Ensuring Patient Access
The question is not whether to install charging infrastructure — the organization eventually will have to — but how to do it without disrupting patient care.
11/4/2025
Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Merge
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will transition to the Sanford Health name and brand while preserving and expanding health services across the communities it serves.
11/4/2025
Sedgebrook Falls Victim to Data Incident
The organization detected the event on May 5, 2025.
11/4/2025