Trending News - January 2022
Patients, Staff Need Risk-Based Standards on Cleanliness
One would think that a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission is clean, but that is no guarantee.
1/31/2022
Center for New Horizons Head Injury Associates Completes New Building
The 10,000-square-foot, one-floor facility involved complete gut and build-out.
1/31/2022
Cyber Attacks Are on the Rise, What Can Hospitals Do?
Despite beefing up cybersecurity efforts during pandemic, healthcare facilities still remain vulnerable.
1/31/2022
Cyber Attacks Are on the Rise, What Can Hospitals Do?
Despite beefing up cybersecurity efforts during pandemic, healthcare facilities still remain vulnerable.
1/31/2022
Cyber Attacks Are on the Rise, What Can Hospitals Do?
Despite beefing up cybersecurity efforts during pandemic, healthcare facilities still remain vulnerable.
1/31/2022
Hospital Upgrade Creates Benefits Through Design Best Practices
DesignGroup has helped Wyandot Memorial Hospital address concerns regarding number of operating rooms, flexibility and patient experience.
1/28/2022
Hospital Upgrade Creates Benefits Through Design Best Practices
DesignGroup has helped Wyandot Memorial Hospital address concerns regarding number of operating rooms, flexibility and patient experience.
1/28/2022
New Children’s Hospital Opens in Pennsylvania
The 250,000-square-foot inpatient hospital was built with families in mind.
1/28/2022
Presbyterian Village North Debuts Renovated Corrigan Building
The effort to update and enrich building’s commons is a major component of $35 million campus-wide repositioning effort.
1/28/2022
Presbyterian Village North Debuts Renovated Corrigan Building
The effort to update and enrich building’s commons is a major component of $35 million campus-wide repositioning effort.
1/28/2022
Healthcare Industry Looks Toward Digital Transformation
More U.S. healthcare providers are leaning on digital transformations to help them with ongoing challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
1/27/2022
Healthcare Industry Looks Toward Digital Transformation
More U.S. healthcare providers are leaning on digital transformations to help them with ongoing challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
1/27/2022
ProHealth Care Opens Wisconsin Hospital
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital-Mukwonago offers range of services, including more than 40 medical specialties.
1/27/2022
Meridian Completes Conversion of New Medical Office Building
The conversion turned 114,200-square-foot, four-story Class-A office building into a 100 percent Class-A MOB.
1/27/2022
Lighting Technology Innovates During Pandemic
Lighting professionals discuss the way lighting technology has evolved.
1/26/2022
Lighting Technology Innovates During Pandemic
Lighting professionals discuss the way lighting technology has evolved.
1/26/2022
Virginia Medical Center Begins $108 Million Expansion
The 179,000-square-foot renovation and expansion is expected to be completed by 2024.
1/26/2022
Groups Target Alzheimer’s Safety in Long-Term Care
Organizations will partner to evaluate ongoing scientific issues, standards and performance measures, and quality improvement initiatives.
1/26/2022
Healthcare Renovations: Working in Challenging Environments
An ICRA operates as a blueprint to ensure all those involved in construction and renovations are working to prevent harm to patients.
1/25/2022
Healthcare Renovations: Working in Challenging Environments
An ICRA operates as a blueprint to ensure all those involved in construction and renovations are working to prevent harm to patients.
1/25/2022
Healthcare Renovations: Working in Challenging Environments
An ICRA operates as a blueprint to ensure all those involved in construction and renovations are working to prevent harm to patients.
1/25/2022
Spectrum Health Unveils Three New Building Projects
Projects focus on expanding outpatient services and represent an investment of $151 million.
1/25/2022
Should Patients Be Wary of New Healthcare Technology?
Hospitals have implemented new technologies rapidly during the pandemic, but are they the safest choices?
1/25/2022
Should Patients Be Wary of New Healthcare Technology?
Hospitals have implemented new technologies rapidly during the pandemic, but are they the safest choices?
1/25/2022
Facilities’ Role in Navigating Healthcare Challenges
Managers need to be sure facility portfolios are aligned with organizations’ strategic plans.
1/24/2022
Facilities’ Role in Navigating Healthcare Challenges
Managers need to be sure facility portfolios are aligned with organizations’ strategic plans.
1/24/2022
Evidence-Based Design Creates Healing Environments
Specific lighting, flooring and color choices offer a healing environment for patients.
1/24/2022
Evidence-Based Design Creates Healing Environments
Specific lighting, flooring and color choices offer a healing environment for patients.
1/24/2022
New Texas Hospital to Break Ground in 2022
Services to include emergency department, inpatient beds, imaging and other clinical services and expanded medical office space
1/24/2022
How to Successfully Manage Hardscapes
Attitudes toward hardscape management at healthcare facilities have changed in recent years, creating unique opportunities.
1/21/2022
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy Marks Official Opening
The medical center includes a multi-specialty clinic with adult and pediatric care, orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology and women’s health services.
1/21/2022
Healthcare Facilities Rethink Benefits to Help Retain Staff
Great Resignation has made it harder for employers to retain workers and recruit new workers.
1/21/2022
How Does Light Impact Patient Care?
UV-C light has been proven to disinfect surfaces, helping patients, staff, and visitors stay healthy
1/20/2022
OSHA Cites Medical Center Over Workplace Violence
Security officers, nurses, assistants, and technicians were exposed to violence related to patient interactions
1/20/2022
Abrazo Health Acquires Property for New Medical Campus
27-acre medical campus expected to break ground in 2022
1/20/2022
Survey Reveals Need for More Safety Resources in Healthcare
Responses reveal impact of changes brought on by new technology, changing expectations, and COVID-19 pandemic.
1/19/2022
Why Design Plays a Crucial Role in Renovations
Design has had to take a backseat when it came to renovating healthcare facilities, but that is no longer the case in 2022
1/19/2022
Why It Is Time To Re-Evaluate Your Cleaning Solution
Overuse of chemicals can create poor chemistry performance, but what is the best mix to keep surfaces clean?
1/18/2022
Why It Is Time To Re-Evaluate Your Cleaning Solution
Overuse of chemicals can create poor chemistry performance, but what is the best mix to keep surfaces clean?
1/18/2022
New Rehabilitation Hospital Breaks Ground in Arizona
Three-story, custom-built hospital will sit on 3.71 acres, encompass 49,128 square feet, and feature 40 patient beds
1/18/2022
Virtua Health, Rowan University To Create Academic Health System
System will serve as regional hub for innovation, research and discovery
1/18/2022
Assisted Living Facilities Settle Lawsuit Over Wheelchair Use
Case stemmed from complaints by residents of adult care facilities about discrimination against people who use wheelchairs
1/17/2022
Texas Behavioral Hospital Breaks Ground on Expansion
Project will provide Rio Vista Behavioral Health with new two-story, 40-bed unit and outdoor recreation space encompassing 38,000 square feet
1/17/2022
How Can FEMA Help Hospitals Mitigate and Recover from Disaster?
Following disasters, FEMA will reimburse 75-100 percent of costs for services such as debris removal, overtime pay, and infrastructure repairs
1/14/2022
WVU Cancer Institute Opens New Center
new 1,400-square-foot clinic will include six new infusion bays
1/14/2022
The Role of Employee Feedback in the ‘Great Resignation’
Regularly listening to employee feedback can help employers retain staff
1/14/2022
What Will 2022 Bring to Healthcare Facilities?
Telemedicine and supply chain challenges will continue to affect planning, design, and construction
1/13/2022
Mask Requirements Continue Evolving in Healthcare
In response to the omicron variant, healthcare facilities adjust mask requirements
1/13/2022
Zangmeister Cancer Center Expands New Clinic
Patients will have access to in-house lab and pathology, infusion therapy and financial counseling
1/13/2022
Supply Chain Challenges, Facility Issues: Real Estate Trends for 2022
'Temporary issues are now long-term issues that will reshape real estate and development projects well into 2022’
1/12/2022
