Trending News - April 2022
New HHS Initiative Address Climate Change
The initiative challenges private healthcare systems to meet or exceed emissions goals and build facility resilience.
4/29/2022
Healthcare Management Solutions Market Sees Growth
The demand for patient information management, stock keeping and appointment scheduling is contributing to the burgeoning adoption of solutions.
4/29/2022
Interior Design Choices Play an Important Role within Healthcare Facilities
With an increased need for healthcare facilities, designers are being put to the test to create the best environment.
4/28/2022
Rady Children’s Hospital Completes Construction
Ware Malcomb provided the interior architecture and design services for the project.
4/28/2022
Rady Children’s Hospital Completes Construction
Ware Malcomb provided the interior architecture and design services for the project.
4/28/2022
CDC Taps Into Data to Improve Disease Forecasting, Communication
Program seeks to enhance ability to use data, models, and analytics to enable timely, effective decision-making.
4/28/2022
Healthcare Acquired Infections Responsible for 100,000 Deaths Annually
Because of the complex nature of healthcare facilities, the risk of HAIs exists even in the best situations.
4/27/2022
How Designers Prioritize Safety When it Comes to Furniture
While furniture needs to be functional within healthcare facilities, it also needs to be safe.
4/27/2022
WISE Initiative Aims to Improve Senior Care Environments
The WISE initiative will focus on different aspects of the senior living industry to advance innovation that will help make communities safer and healthier.
4/27/2022
WISE Initiative Aims to Improve Senior Care Environments
The WISE initiative will focus on different aspects of the senior living industry to advance innovation that will help make communities safer and healthier.
4/27/2022
Troubleshooting Pin-Hole Leaks in Healthcare Piping Systems
Managers can prevent problems by understanding water piping materials and causes of corrosion
4/26/2022
Troubleshooting Pin-Hole Leaks in Healthcare Piping Systems
Managers can prevent problems by understanding water piping materials and causes of corrosion
4/26/2022
Healthcare Facilities Need to Standardize Supply Chain Practices
A survey found that a majority of healthcare facilities are still using manual techniques for tracking the supply chain.
4/26/2022
Healthcare Facilities Need to Standardize Supply Chain Practices
A survey found that a majority of healthcare facilities are still using manual techniques for tracking the supply chain.
4/26/2022
Hospitals Ease Mask Requirements as New Variant Looms
Some hospitals are changing their masking requirements after the federal government struck down the nationwide mask mandate for public transit.
4/26/2022
Hospitals Ease Mask Requirements as New Variant Looms
Some hospitals are changing their masking requirements after the federal government struck down the nationwide mask mandate for public transit.
4/26/2022
ASHE Infection Control Tool Focuses on Role of Maintenance
ICRA 2.0 promotes and directs interdisciplinary infection prevention in healthcare facilities during construction, renovation and maintenance.
4/25/2022
ASHE Infection Control Tool Focuses on Role of Maintenance
ICRA 2.0 promotes and directs interdisciplinary infection prevention in healthcare facilities during construction, renovation and maintenance.
4/25/2022
Tampa General Hospital and Kindred Behavioral Health Partner to Operate New Hospital
The joint venture partnership allows the hospitals to build and operate the new Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital.
4/25/2022
Data Finds that Change of Ownership is More Common in Nursing Homes than Hospitals
HHS and CMS are releasing data on mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and changes of ownership from 2016-2022.
4/25/2022
Data Finds that Change of Ownership is More Common in Nursing Homes than Hospitals
HHS and CMS are releasing data on mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and changes of ownership from 2016-2022.
4/25/2022
3 Ways to Solve Staffing Issues
There is a no "one-size-fits-all" solution when it comes to attracting and retaining talent.
4/22/2022
Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center Expands to Jersey Shore
The site offers top quality care from renowned researchers.
4/22/2022
Construction Prepares Retirement Community for Hurricanes
New Florida facility designed to offer protection from tropical threats.
4/21/2022
Construction Prepares Retirement Community for Hurricanes
New Florida facility designed to offer protection from tropical threats.
4/21/2022
Congressman Calls for Investigation of ‘Horrific Practices’ in Nursing Homes
Just one month after President Biden pushed to improve the quality of the nation’s nursing homes, congressman Bobby. L. Rush is calling for further investigations to Real Estate Investment Trusts.
4/21/2022
Porous vs. Nonporous: Which Surface Has the Most Effective Transmission?
Hard, non-porous surfaces are still most efficient in transferring and transmitting disease.
4/20/2022
AHF Adds Third Dallas Medical Center
AHF adds new healthcare center to Dallas Oak Lawn site.
4/20/2022
Why Healthcare Facilities Must Prioritize Furniture Decisions
The goal for all hospitals and healthcare facilities is to provide the best care possible, and furniture plays a role in that plan.
4/20/2022
Why Healthcare Facilities Must Prioritize Furniture Decisions
The goal for all hospitals and healthcare facilities is to provide the best care possible, and furniture plays a role in that plan.
4/20/2022
What Healthcare Facilities Risk When They Choose the Wrong Paints
Paint selection is becoming increasingly more important within healthcare facilities.
4/19/2022
Healthcare Facilities Still Lack in Digital Transformation
There is a data readiness crisis that is brewing within the healthcare industry.
4/19/2022
Risk, Cost Drive Managers’ Decisions on Flooring
Choosing lower-priced flooring options can put visitors, patients and employees at risk
4/18/2022
Mayo Clinic Health System Breaks Ground on Wisconsin Hospital
The new hospital is the largest construction project in history of Mayo Clinic Health System.
4/18/2022
Urban Health Plan Breaks Ground on First Community Health Facility
The healthcare facility will open in spring of 2024.
4/18/2022
ASHE Spotlights Successful Facilities Projects
Awards target teams that developed safe, quality environments, demonstrate effective and efficient communication, and rely on data-based decision-making processes
4/14/2022
ASHE Spotlights Successful Facilities Projects
Awards target teams that developed safe, quality environments, demonstrate effective and efficient communication, and rely on data-based decision-making processes
4/14/2022
ASHE Spotlights Successful Facilities Projects
Awards target teams that developed safe, quality environments, demonstrate effective and efficient communication, and rely on data-based decision-making processes
4/14/2022
Water Contamination Limits Texas Medical Center Operations
William Beaumont Army Medical Center is limiting operations and postponing elective surgeries
4/14/2022
Water Contamination Limits Texas Medical Center Operations
William Beaumont Army Medical Center is limiting operations and postponing elective surgeries
4/14/2022
Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency Department
24,000-square-foot facility will serve patients from pediatric to geriatric
4/14/2022
Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency Department
24,000-square-foot facility will serve patients from pediatric to geriatric
4/14/2022
What Disinfectant Labels Really Mean
It is time for a reality check when it comes to disinfecting environmental surfaces.
4/13/2022
Construction Site Theft Could Delay Opening of Servier County Medical Center
Thieves allegedly stole an undetermined amount of copper lines and tools.
4/13/2022
Construction Site Theft Could Delay Opening of Servier County Medical Center
Thieves allegedly stole an undetermined amount of copper lines and tools.
4/13/2022
More People are Concerned About Hospital Safety than Ever Before
Growing violence at healthcare facilities has made 60 percent of survey respondents concerned about loved ones’ safety.
4/12/2022
Borowy Family Children’s Critical Care Tower Officially Opens
The hospital first broke ground on the tower back in May 2019.
4/12/2022
Four Trends Shaping Future of Healthcare Design
Telemedicine among key drivers of change within healthcare facilities
4/12/2022
FBI Warns Against Cyberattacks, What Healthcare Facilities Can Do to Better Protect Themselves
Nearly 1 million patient records were breached in March.
4/11/2022
