Facility Operations
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on the Rise
A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children.
1/8/2026
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on the Rise
A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children.
1/8/2026
Preparing for the Hazards of Winter Weather
Winter is here and healthcare facilities must be ready for inclement weather to prevent slips and falls.
1/8/2026
Why Identity Governance Is Becoming a Facilities Management Issue
As healthcare buildings grow more connected, weak identity controls can expose HVAC, security and other critical systems to serious risk.
1/7/2026
Why Identity Governance Is Becoming a Facilities Management Issue
As healthcare buildings grow more connected, weak identity controls can expose HVAC, security and other critical systems to serious risk.
1/7/2026
Habitat Health Opens South Los Angeles PACE Center
The new center strengthens the local care infrastructure, delivering integrated medical, social and in-home care.
1/7/2026
Denton County MHMR Center Suffers a Data Breach
The incident occurred on or around December 24, 2024.
1/7/2026
Denton County MHMR Center Suffers a Data Breach
The incident occurred on or around December 24, 2024.
1/7/2026
What Every EVS Leader Needs To Know
Managers must demonstrate mastery of infection prevention standards, accountability through measurable outcomes and visible collaboration with clinical teams.
1/6/2026
What Every EVS Leader Needs To Know
Managers must demonstrate mastery of infection prevention standards, accountability through measurable outcomes and visible collaboration with clinical teams.
1/6/2026
St. John's Riverside Hospital Falls Victim to Data Breach
There is no indication that personal information has been misused for the purposes of identity theft or fraud.
1/6/2026
St. John's Riverside Hospital Falls Victim to Data Breach
There is no indication that personal information has been misused for the purposes of identity theft or fraud.
1/6/2026
Building Sustainable Healthcare for an Aging Population
Traditional responses — building more primary and secondary care facilities — are no longer sustainable.
12/23/2025
Touchmark Acquires The Hacienda at Georgetown Senior Living Facility
The facility will now be known as Touchmark at Georgetown.
12/23/2025
Contaminants Under Foot: A Closer Look at Patient Room Floors
So-called dust bunnies on hospital room floors contain dust particles that turn out to be the major source of the bacteria humans breathe.
12/18/2025
Power Outages Largely Driven by Extreme Weather Events
Almost half of power outages in the United States were caused by extreme weather events.
12/18/2025
Code Compliance Isn't Enough for Healthcare Resilience
Intensifying climate risks are pushing hospitals to think beyond code requirements and toward long-term resilience.
12/17/2025
Joint Commission Standards: What Updates Matter Most?
The latest revisions are streamlined and aligned with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, but the facility manager’s learning curve is steep.
12/16/2025
NY Governor Hochul Announces $300M in Funds for IT and Cybersecurity
Awardees include hospitals in every region of the state.
12/16/2025
Healthcare Is the New Retail
How site selection strategies are shaping the future of medical real estate.
12/11/2025
AI Usage for Healthcare Facilities
People in all industries are finding more use cases for artificial intelligence.
12/10/2025
How to Avoid HAIs This Flu Season
There are risks surrounding hospitalizations. Here’s how to avoid them.
12/4/2025
Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme Weather
Expert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.
12/3/2025
Ennoble Care Falls Victim to Data Breach
Their investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
12/3/2025
Ennoble Care Falls Victim to Data Breach
Their investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
12/3/2025
Why A Skilled Cleaning Staff Matters in Operating Rooms
Operating rooms are high-risk zones for infection due to invasive procedures and vulnerable patients, so competence in cleaning is critical.
12/2/2025
General Leonard Wood Community Hospital Opening Date Set
The medical facility is designed to provide care to service members, retirees and their families.
12/2/2025
Heritage Communities Experiences Data Breach
The senior living organization is not aware of any evidence to suggest that patient information has been misused.
12/2/2025
Heritage Communities Experiences Data Breach
The senior living organization is not aware of any evidence to suggest that patient information has been misused.
12/2/2025