Trending News - May 2023
Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Making Safety the Norm
As instances of violence rise, OSHA and the Joint Commission take steps to make healthcare facilities safer.
5/31/2023
OSHA Cites Hospital for Failing to Keep Employees Safe from Patients
Staff members of Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion reportedly suffered concussions, lacerations and sprains from patients.
5/31/2023
McCarthy Completes Construction on Two Structures for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
The project included a six-story medical office building and an attached seven-level parking garage
5/31/2023
AHA Sheds Light on Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities
This case study also offers advice and insight into how to mitigate violent incidents.
5/30/2023
More Hospitals to Leave the Mississippi Hospital Association
The reason for the hospitals leaving is still unclear.
5/30/2023
PAM Health and Kettering Health Enter Joint Venture for Rehabilitation Hospital
The new 62-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be in Dayton, Ohio.
5/30/2023
How Touchless Soap Dispensers and Nursing Station Hand Sanitizers Affect Germ Spread
Soap manufacturers discuss how both play a role in preventing the spread of germs.
5/26/2023
SCHA Receives Grant from The Duke Endowment to Address Workforce Problems
The three-year grant was given to SCHA to help them tackle their ongoing workforce issues.
5/26/2023
Texas Health Resources Joins the Dandelion Consortium
The Dandelion Consortium is a group dedicated to exploring the capabilities of AI in healthcare.
5/26/2023
How Will Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Impact Healthcare Facilities?
Changes are coming, though most of them will make tasks more efficient and productive.
5/25/2023
Over 600 Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The hospitals face losses on patient services as health insurance plans will not pay the cost of delivery.
5/25/2023
OSHA Compliance: Priorities and Challenges
Successful OSHA compliance requires understanding enforcement priorities and delivering training that meets facilities’ needs.
5/24/2023
New Bill Aims to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyberattacks
A new bill proposes to better educate rural hospitals on how to prevent cyber attacks.
5/24/2023
McPherson Hospital Struck with Ransomware Attack
Over 19,000 individuals were alerted about the July 2022 ransomware incident.
5/24/2023
Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force
A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.
5/23/2023
Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force
A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.
5/23/2023
UVM Medical Center Patient Falls Out Six Story Window
The patient was able to access the window through a stairwell.
5/23/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections
Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.
5/22/2023
Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections
Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.
5/22/2023
Brookdale Hospital Agrees to Civil Settlement Over Employees' Alleged Defrauding
Former employees of Brookdale Hospital allegedly defrauded the WIC program.
5/22/2023
University Urology iStruck with Data Breach
Over 56,000 individuals had their personal and health information exposed in the breach.
5/22/2023
How Healthcare Facilities Can Ensure Handwashing Happens
Soap manufacturers join to discuss the importance of medical staff washing their hands.
5/19/2023
NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023
NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023
NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023
Kansas Governor Announces $65.4 Million in Awards for Medical and Mental Healthcare
These awards are supposed to close service gaps in the continuum of care that Kansas is facing.
5/19/2023
What's Causing Rising Rental Rates for Medical Office Buildings?
Interest rates, construction costs, and real estate location are the main drivers.
5/18/2023
New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.
5/18/2023
New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.
5/18/2023
New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.
5/18/2023
WellSpan Health Enters Agreement with Emerus to Build Three New Hospitals
The three new hospitals will be located in Cumberland and York counties in Pennsylvania.
5/18/2023
How to Design Healthcare Facilities for Staff Wellness
Good healthcare design supports staff and can help them make better decisions.
5/17/2023
How to Design Healthcare Facilities for Staff Wellness
Good healthcare design supports staff and can help them make better decisions.
5/17/2023
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends – What Now?
Three years after it was first put into place, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends.
5/17/2023
ACHC Breaks Ground on New Addition to Corporate Headquarters
The addition is expected to be completed in late 2024.
5/17/2023
Making Restrooms Accessible in Senior Care Facilities
Making accessible restrooms doesn’t have to break the bank.
5/16/2023
Antibiotic-resistant CRAB Contaminates Entire ICU in Hangzhou
Of 35 positive patients, 14 acquired CRAB during their stay in the ICU.
5/16/2023
Hospital Employees Involved in Argument, One Dead
A fight between two hospital employees turned deadly.
5/16/2023
Infection Prevention Is Not Always at the Microbial Level
The guiding principle is to always remove the obvious, visible soil.
5/15/2023
Healthcare Facility Management Industry Poised for Significant Growth Through 2026
The industry will reach $8.3 billion by 2026.
5/15/2023
Monetcito Medical Completes Acquisition of Medical Office in Cincinnati
The 15,000 square foot building will mainly be used for primary care and OB/GYN services.
5/15/2023
Recent Shooting at Atlanta Hospital Leaves One Killed, Four Injured
Emergency preparedness is paramount for responding to active shooters.
5/12/2023
INTEGRIS Health to Operate Hospital Located in Woodward, Oklahoma
The new operation will start on December 1, 2023.
5/12/2023
Two Rivers Public Health Department Patient Data Accessed Without Authorization
The information of over 15,000 patients was accessed through an employee’s Office365 account.
5/12/2023
How Staffing Shortages are Impacting Healthcare Facilities' Cybersecurity Capabilities
Cyberattacks in the healthcare industry are increasing rapidly and most facilities are ill-equipped to defend.
5/11/2023
How Staffing Shortages are Impacting Healthcare Facilities' Cybersecurity Capabilities
Cyberattacks in the healthcare industry are increasing rapidly and most facilities are ill-equipped to defend.
5/11/2023
Lockdown Lifted at Oklahoma Hospital
McCurtain Memorial Hospital was placed under a strict lockdown after threats were made against the facility.
5/11/2023
