Trending News - February 2025

EV Charging in Healthcare: Does the ROI Make Sense for the C-Suite?

Convincing the C-suite to invest in EV charging calls for a strategic approach that balances financial returns with environmental benefits.

2/28/2025

EV Charging in Healthcare: Does the ROI Make Sense for the C-Suite?

Convincing the C-suite to invest in EV charging calls for a strategic approach that balances financial returns with environmental benefits.

2/28/2025

Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care

Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.

2/27/2025

Sandra R. Berman Pavilion at GBMC HealthCare Opens

The Sandra R. Berman Pavilion is a two-story, 70,000-square-foot comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer center over a four-story parking garage.

2/27/2025

Logansport Memorial Hospital to Pursue Affiliation with Parkview Health

An affiliation would allow for expanded services in Cass County and north central Indiana and support the hospital’s financial stability.

2/27/2025

Integrated Facilities Management for Shifting Healthcare Landscape

Linking siloed facility management tasks together reduces costs and improves efficiencies.

2/26/2025

One Dead, Four Injured After Hostage Situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital

The alleged suspect was killed in a shootout with police.

2/26/2025

One Dead, Four Injured After Hostage Situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital

The alleged suspect was killed in a shootout with police.

2/26/2025

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center to Close in Late April

The move follows an evaluation of the medical center’s operations and the evolving healthcare needs of the community.

2/26/2025

HAIs Increase, Brand Reputations Fall

COVID-19 continues to being a major cause in hospital acquired infections, leading more people to be questioning their trust in healthcare facilities.

2/25/2025

Sutter Health Reveals East Bay Expansion Plan

The plan features a new acute care medical center, primary and specialty care clinics, destination advanced care centers, urgent care facilities and ambulatory surgery centers.

2/25/2025

Tailoring Hospital Amenities to Occupants' Needs

Once facility managers understand occupants’ physical and emotional needs, they can identify solutions using design, technology and partnerships.

2/24/2025

Construction Kicks Off on New Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine MOB

The 17,452-square-foot medical office building will increase access to orthopedic care in North Houston.

2/24/2025

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity

The use of AI could be beneficial, but some may misuse the technology.

2/21/2025

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity

The use of AI could be beneficial, but some may misuse the technology.

2/21/2025

Third-Party Vendors and Networks Pose Risks for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Collaboration and intelligence sharing are crucial actions to take to defend against cyberattacks, including ones linked to third parties.

2/20/2025

Third-Party Vendors and Networks Pose Risks for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Collaboration and intelligence sharing are crucial actions to take to defend against cyberattacks, including ones linked to third parties.

2/20/2025

Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health Form Joint Venture

The partners anticipate building two new 120-bed hospitals in the greater Indianapolis area.

2/20/2025

PAM Health Reveals Plans to Build 42-bed Rehab Hospital in Florida

The new hospital will create approximately 80 new jobs including medical professional and support staff positions.

2/20/2025

When Product Labels and Regulatory Guidelines Clash

A huge gap exists between government registration protocols for disinfectants and processing an emergency department trauma room.

2/19/2025

Two Emergency Department Staff Attacked at Provident Hospital of Cook County

The suspect approached one staff member, stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object, and injured another staff member.

2/19/2025

Two Emergency Department Staff Attacked at Provident Hospital of Cook County

The suspect approached one staff member, stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object, and injured another staff member.

2/19/2025

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana Location Announced

Construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2026 with an opening later that year.

2/19/2025

The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

Biophilic elements have proven to have a calming effect on healthcare patients.

2/18/2025

Palomar Health Expands Facility with New Ninth Floor at Escondido Campus

The ninth floor of Palomar Medical Center Escondido will now have an additional 24 beds to better serve the high admission volumes.

2/18/2025

Healthcare Crime and Violent Incidents by the Numbers

A closer look reveals key data on criminal and violent incidents in healthcare.

2/14/2025

3 Critical Cyber Threats to Healthcare Facilities in 2025

With cyber threats continuing to evolve rapidly, healthcare facility managers must be aware of what can impact their operations.

2/13/2025

3 Critical Cyber Threats to Healthcare Facilities in 2025

With cyber threats continuing to evolve rapidly, healthcare facility managers must be aware of what can impact their operations.

2/13/2025

Phoenix Children's Hospital Brightens Patient Journeys with Interactive Art

The aim was to make the facility feel more inspirational and less institutional.

2/13/2025

University Diagnostic Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Data Breach

The data breach occurred on November 26, 2024.

2/13/2025

University Diagnostic Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Data Breach

The data breach occurred on November 26, 2024.

2/13/2025

5 Actions for Future-fitting Healthcare Facilities by 2030

Facilities leaders can advance organizational priorities with effective structures and skill sets, according to JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work.

2/12/2025

Frederick Health Grappling with Ransomware Attack on IT Systems

Despite the attack, most facilities remained open.

2/12/2025

Frederick Health Grappling with Ransomware Attack on IT Systems

Despite the attack, most facilities remained open.

2/12/2025

Plan for Houston Healthcare to Join Emory Healthcare Goes Forward

The last step will be closing the transaction, which is anticipated to occur in the coming months.

2/12/2025

Facilities Market Introduces Facilities in Focus Podcast

The Facilities in Focus podcast is officially available on all streaming platforms.

2/11/2025

New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health Opening Date Announced

The new facility at the St. Elizabeth’s East campus will officially open in mid-April.

2/11/2025

The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Three Trends

From workplace improvement to AI, JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work survey reveals priorities for healthcare facilities teams.

2/10/2025

Newly Completed UCHealth Green Valley Ranch Medical Center Wins Award

The facility won the Best New Medical Office Buildings and Other Outpatient Facilities (Less than 25,000 square feet) category in the 2024 HREI Insights Awards.

2/10/2025

Inside Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital's Modern Transformation

The newly transformed facility was designed to incorporate materials and spaces to benefit patient healing.

2/7/2025

Report Sheds Light on Cyberattack and Data Breach Trends from 2024

Despite a slight decrease in data breaches from 2023, the volume of exposed data and records surged.

2/6/2025

Report Sheds Light on Cyberattack and Data Breach Trends from 2024

Despite a slight decrease in data breaches from 2023, the volume of exposed data and records surged.

2/6/2025

Hampstead Hospital Officially Joins Dartmouth Health

This will make Dartmouth solely responsible for the clinical leadership, patient care and operation of Hampstead Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility.

2/6/2025

HCA Florida Healthcare Announces Plans for Three New Freestanding ERs

Construction is expected to begin on the three facilities in 2025, with completion anticipated in 2026.

2/6/2025

Barriers to Infection: Rethinking Mattress Cleaning

Laundering removable bed barriers provides a more effective, consistent and safer method for eliminating harmful bacteria compared to manual cleaning.

2/5/2025