Trending News - February 2021
Rethinking Safety and Security in the Pandemic Era
Emergency and business continuity plans, particularly pandemic plans, will get refreshed
2/26/2021
Prefab Strategy Streamlines Office Building Renovation
Exam rooms built as pods off-site and delivered nearly complete to construction site
2/26/2021
Hospitals Across South Review Crisis Performance
Facilities faced three key challenges: accessing water for HVAC systems, sourcing oxygen and getting supplies
2/26/2021
Case Study: Disinfecting Contaminated Cell Phones and Tablets
Ultraviolet-C light is an effective alternative to germicidal wipes for disinfecting devices
2/26/2021
Doctor Wounded in Attack by Patient
Patient stabbed a doctor while being treated inside Pennsylvania Hospital
2/26/2021
Beware Casual Conversations and COVID-19: Study
Researchers say infections occurred likely due to not wearing a mask in social situations
2/25/2021
How Hospital Design Can Save Lives
For some patients, time is of the essence and can’t be wasted navigating layout
2/25/2021
Mass Communication’s Role in Emergency Response
System enables healthcare workers to quickly and discreetly report incident
2/25/2021
No Surface? No Touch: Technology Targets Infections
Touchless technology aims to enhance hygiene and minimize risk of infection
2/25/2021
Rethinking Design with COVID-19 in Mind
Expect hospital design to incorporate more infectious disease rooms, larger emergency departments and more flexible spaces
2/25/2021
Hospitals in South Begin Slow Return to Operations
Power outages, water shortages and scrambles for critical supplies delay and complicate patient care
2/24/2021
COVID-19 Prevention as IT Security Strategy
Applied to IT, health measures have potential benefits
2/24/2021
Hospital Maintenance Staff Shines in Cold-Weather Crisis
Employees carried buckets of well water throughout hospital
2/24/2021
How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Food Service
How can managers use staff effectively to deliver a quality product and meet customer expectations?
2/24/2021
Pandemic Uncovers IT Vulnerabilities
To protect patient and financial data, a proper security setup should include multiple controls
2/24/2021
Resource Targets HVAC Controls and COVID-19
No definitive recommendations exist for environmental controls when handling COVID-19 patients
2/23/2021
Protecting Workers Beyond COVID-19
Workplace violence is four times more likely to occur in healthcare settings than other private industries
2/23/2021
Ransomware Protection Extended to Private Hospitals
No-cost protection service is already available for public hospitals, health departments and healthcare organizations
2/23/2021
Should We Introduce Good Microbes into a Facility?
Instead of killing all the bacteria, facilities could add good microbes into surfaces or the air
2/23/2021
Rethinking Food Service in COVID-19 Era
University of California San Francisco Health relaunches delivery in main facility
2/23/2021
Co-locating Cancer Services Improves Patient Satisfaction
Designing for multi-disciplinary approach can be challenging, but improved results are worth the effort
2/22/2021
Healthcare Facilities Contend with Knockoff PPE
Agents intercepted hundreds of thousands of counterfeit 3M brand masks
2/22/2021
Power, Water, Weather Woes Plague Texas Hospitals
Hospitals need oxygen, water for the HVAC systems and transportation of supplies
2/22/2021
2020 Data Breaches Skyrocket 55.1 Percent
Hacking and IT incidents led to 67.3 percent of all healthcare breaches
2/22/2021
Strategies and Tactics to Improve Hand Hygiene
Monitoring by itself doesn’t change behavior of healthcare workers
2/22/2021
Hospitals Lead in Augmented Reality Use
Technology is likely used for virtual tours and smart maintenance
2/19/2021
Long-Term Care Facilities Struggle Amid Power Outages
Storm bring freezing rain, sleet and snow from Texas to Mid-Atlantic
2/19/2021
Hospital, Clinic Shootings Put Spotlight on Security
Healthcare workers face constant challenge of assessing patients for threats
2/19/2021
COVID-19 Will Transform Food Service
Cost pressures probably will force dining programs to seek relief
2/19/2021
Case Study: Renovation Helps Hospital React to Pandemic
Technology is likely used for virtual tours and smart maintenance
2/19/2021
Texas Hospitals Strain Under Weight of Emergencies
COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine distribution, massive winter snowstorm and statewide power outage combine to wreak havoc
2/18/2021
Americans Backsliding on Handwashing
As pandemic wears on, Americans are washing their hands less often and for less time
2/18/2021
How IoT Can Benefit Healthcare Facility Managers
Healthcare facilities are vulnerable to water damage, but sensors can alert FMs to trouble
2/18/2021
Shining a New Light on Hospital Lighting
Research center will explore light’s impact on patient health
2/18/2021
Cleaning Robots: The Impact on Environmental Services
Robots would not take environmental services jobs but might help workers disinfect hospital more quickly
2/18/2021
Hospital Shooting Continues String of Attacks
Two wounded, one arrested in shooting outside medical center
2/17/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Checklist for Facility Managers
Executing a high distribution of the vaccine is possible with a solid plan
2/17/2021
Ransomware Attacks: What Can IT Managers Do?
Central to preventing attacks is ensuring staff are informed and taking precautions
2/17/2021
Ice Machines Linked to Nosocomial Infections: Study
Dozens of machines frequently contaminated with gram-negative bacilli and Candida species
2/17/2021
Troubled Chicago Hospital Files for Bankruptcy
Moves comes after state regulators rejected proposal to close down hospital
2/17/2021
Troubled Chicago Hospital Files for Bankruptcy
Moves comes after state regulators rejected proposal to close down hospital
2/17/2021
Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Strike Hospitals: CDC
Outbreaks linked might be linked to reuse of personal protective equipment by staff
2/16/2021
Healthcare Cyber Attacks Exploded During Pandemic
Three-quarters of all breaches tied to third parties
2/16/2021
Hospital Design with Pandemic in Mind
Strategies and principles for a pandemic-resilient hospitals
2/16/2021
Evidence Grows That Masks Essential in Battling COVID-19 Spread
Two studies take closer look at role of mask-wearing in preventing illness
2/16/2021
Design Decisions for Cutting-Edge Cancer Centers
Multi-disciplinary team approach for cancer care requires right space
2/16/2021
Healthcare Cyberattacks Rise 177 Percent
Attacks targeted life science and research labs, rehabilitation facilities, hospital systems, and healthcare organizations
2/12/2021
Case Study: Relocating 43,000-Square-Foot Radiology Department
Improved wayfinding and use of existing spaces at heart of renovation
2/12/2021
One Year Later, PPE Presents Challenges
CDC recently issued guidance that two masks might be better than one
2/12/2021
Healthcare Tech Not Prepared for Cyberattacks: Survey
Only 18 percent believe security built into their medical devices is strong
2/12/2021
