Trending News - January 2021
Healthcare Real Estate Sector Remains Strong
Telehealth will supplement patient care, changing the needs of the facility
1/29/2021
COVID-19 Focus Opened Door to Other Illnesses
Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi have grown opportunistically in health care settings
1/29/2021
Hotels Eyed for Vaccination Sites
Hotels bring unique infrastructure and operational capabilities to serve as vaccine administration sites
1/29/2021
Cyber Attacks Require Healthcare Organizations To Take Action
Extraordinary increase in connected medical devices makes hospitals more vulnerable
1/29/2021
OSHA-Approved State Standards Help Curtail COVID-19 Cases
In lieu of federal OSHA standards, 28 states have implemented their own emergency standards
1/29/2021
Vaccines and Security in the COVID-19 Era
Security departments play an integral role in ensuring the rollout runs as smoothly as possible with minimal threats
1/28/2021
Florida Healthcare System Buys into Solar
300-ton steel canopy will power 84 percent of executive office building
1/28/2021
Changes to Food Programs Could Outlast COVID-19
Atlanta hospital has eliminated self-serve stations, room service-style patient menus, and cash
1/28/2021
Plant Operations in Spotlight for Energy Star Certification
Projects to curtail energy use inside and outside of healthcare facilities recognized
1/28/2021
Healthcare Facilities at Risk for COVID-Related Fines, Litigation
Failure to protect employees from COVID-19 could cost facilities thousands of dollars
1/27/2021
Vaccine Storage Problems Arise in Hospitals
Nearly 2,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were spoiled after a contractor accidentally unplugged a freezer
1/27/2021
Michigan: HVAC Certification for Restaurant Openings
Program allows food service establishments to become certified by having their HVAC systems inspected
1/27/2021
Microgrid Projects Show Tech’s Potential for Healthcare
Projects will include how to incorporate renewable energy and move away from diesel generators
1/27/2021
Cyber Criminals Exploit COVID-19 in Attacks
Increasing attacks spur need to adopt cybersecurity best practices to keep pace with evolving threats
1/27/2021
Biden Asks OSHA To Review Healthcare Worker Safety
Agency to issue revised guidance on safety during pandemic within next two weeks
1/26/2021
Flu Watch: Social Distancing in Facilities Paying Off
Flu numbers are well below normal across all ages
1/26/2021
Major Hospital Campus Expansion Gains Approval
University of California, Irvin project to include 144-bed acute care facility, ambulatory care center and cancer center
1/26/2021
Looking for Trouble: Proactive Tactics for IT Security
Strengthening employee security education and training should be a key focus for all healthcare entities
1/26/2021
Design Links New Children’s Ward with Nature
625,000-square-foot facility emphasizes natural light and access to outdoor spaces
1/26/2021
Automated Technology Reinforces Proper Handwashing
Technology uses near-field magnetic induction technology to verify clinicians sanitize hands properly
1/25/2021
Judge Tosses Penalty Against Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
$4.3 million penalty stemmed from two instances of lost, unencrypted USB drives containing patient data
1/25/2021
Hospital-Acquired COVID-19: A Closer Look
Healthcare decision makers need metrics to provide accurate estimates of cases to effectively allocate resources
1/25/2021
Campaign Seeks To Increase Installation of EV Charging Stations
Group is teaming up with 29 other EV cooperatives to create a regional charging network
1/25/2021
Energy Efficiency in the COVID-19 Era
Challenges related to to energy efficiency in hospitals are compounded In multi-facility healthcare systems
1/25/2021
4 Factors in COVID-19 Spread in Long-Term Care
Staff member infections, facility size among the factors associated with cases and deaths
1/22/2021
The Case for Training Facilities Staff
Why don’t hospitals train workers? Training is viewed as an expense, not an investment
1/22/2021
Contractors and Scientists Partner to Reduce COVID-19 in Senior Living Communities
New division creates four-step approach to healthy building design
1/22/2021
Healthcare Technology: The Impact on Data and IT
Even before COVID-19, managers faced myriad challenges to their data infrastructures
1/22/2021
Hospital Design Puts Patient Needs First
To maintain a setting that is better for patients with autism, the design emphasizes a lack of visual clutter
1/21/2021
Organizations Weigh Turning Field Hospitals into Permanent Spaces
Officials encourage involvement of local CMS office, state fire marshal’s office and local building departments
1/21/2021
A New Approach to Operations and Management
Care coordination command centers can improve outcomes and efficiency
1/21/2021
Corporate Headquarters to Re-Emerge as Medical Facility
Former world headquarters of Union Carbide will see new life for Nuvance Health Systems
1/21/2021
Visitor Management Takes Center Stage in COVID-19 Era
More than ever, facilities need control over patients, families, visitors, and outside contractors
1/20/2021
COVID-19: Challenges Continue for Environmental Services, Maintenance
Praise for healthcare workers is well deserved, but it left out nursing aides, housekeepers, medical assistants and food service workers
1/20/2021
Strategies and Resources for Technician Training
Providing training also is a proven strategy for engaging and motivating technical staff
1/20/2021
Fast Track: China Builds Hospital in Five Days
A 3,000-room hospital is under construction in Shijiazhuang
1/20/2021
HVAC Systems and COVID-19: What’s the Link?
Experts say scientific evidence does not indicate that transmission of COVID-19 occurs via HVAC systems
1/19/2021
Managers Search for Staffing Strategies Amid Pandemic
Hospital facilities and engineering departments are in constant competition with other fields for qualified technicians
1/19/2021
IT Security in the COVID-19 Era
Senior care facilities can be particularly vulnerable to security risks
1/19/2021
Amid Vaccine Rollout, PPE Shortage Continues
Requests to one collection group increased by 200 percent between November and December
1/19/2021
Texas Joins States Opening Field Hospitals
Convention center offers 25 beds but can treat more patients if needed
1/19/2021
Cyberattack Increase Tied to Vaccine Distribution
Attacks on web applications jump 51 percent since December
1/18/2021
Decade-Long Legionnaires' Outbreak Tied to Michigan Hospital: CDC
state reported 90 cases of Legionnaires' disease during 2014 and 2015
1/18/2021
Senior Care Facilities Go to the Dogs To Detect COVID-19
Dogs identify coronavirus via sweat samples from individuals
1/18/2021
COVID-19 Leads to Television as Diagnostic Tool
Converting existing televisions in nearly 1,200 patient rooms into virtual care endpoints
1/18/2021
Environmental Services Workers Feeling Underappreciated
Workers say they are not trained enough and see themselves as having a low social status
1/18/2021
Hospitals Fined $184K Over Worker Infections
Two hospitals fined for failing to report when employees were infected with COVID-19
1/15/2021
New COVID-19 Challenge: Minimizing PPE Waste
Managers seek to reduce the quantity of isolation gowns, gloves and masks discarded after use
1/15/2021
Healthcare Facilities Addressing Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is about four times more prevalent in healthcare than in other industries
1/15/2021
