Facility Operations
How HVAC Systems Affect Indoor Air Quality and Patient Experience
HVAC manufacturers join to discuss the roles HVAC systems play in IAQ and patients’ experiences.
6/9/2023

Hospital Onboarding Prompt Engineer to Help Implement ChatGPT
With the coming changes of artificial intelligence, Boston Children’s Hospital is identifying potential applications for the technology.
6/9/2023

Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics Affirms Security Breach
The security breach occurred in late March 2023 and was not confirmed until May 2023.
6/9/2023

Raw Wastewater Energy Transfer System Reduces Hospital's Emissions
University Health Network’s Toronto Western Hospital and Krembil Discovery Tower get beneficial results from WET system.
6/8/2023

Nursing Homes Lack Inspections, Put Residents at Risk
Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue to put residents in harm's way.
6/8/2023

Nursing Homes Lack Inspections, Put Residents at Risk
Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue to put residents in harm's way.
6/8/2023

What You Should Know About C. Auris and Biofilm
One EVS technician with the right disinfectant and the proper amount of time, can prevent more C. auris than a roomful of doctors can cure.
6/7/2023

St. Dominic Hospital Lays Off 5.5 Percent of Employees
Financial challenges contributed to the closure.
6/7/2023

BJC of St. Louis and St. Luke's of Kansas City Announce Merger
The two healthcare systems’ merger is expected to be fully approved by the end of 2023
6/7/2023

Designers Rely on Empathy to Create Sustainable Buildings
Designers are thinking about future generations when building new healthcare facilities.
6/6/2023

Morrison Hospital Is Latest Cyber-attack Victim of 'Royal' Ransomware Gang
The latest attack highlights key issue healthcare facilities face in the digital age: cybersecurity.
6/6/2023

Morrison Hospital Is Latest Cyber-attack Victim of 'Royal' Ransomware Gang
The latest attack highlights key issue healthcare facilities face in the digital age: cybersecurity.
6/6/2023

Morrison Hospital Is Latest Cyber-attack Victim of 'Royal' Ransomware Gang
The latest attack highlights key issue healthcare facilities face in the digital age: cybersecurity.
6/6/2023

Majority of Americans Avoid Surfaces, Touchpoints in Shared Restrooms
Users will go out of their way to avoid germs in public restrooms.
6/6/2023

Majority of Americans Avoid Surfaces, Touchpoints in Shared Restrooms
Users will go out of their way to avoid germs in public restrooms.
6/6/2023

CMS Updates Regulations Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Staff
The new changes to regulations withdrew the requirement for vaccination.
6/5/2023

Healthcare Cyberattacks Disrupt Neighboring Hospital Emergency Departments
The study was conducted on a ransomware attack that happened in May of 2021.
6/5/2023

Healthcare Cyberattacks Disrupt Neighboring Hospital Emergency Departments
The study was conducted on a ransomware attack that happened in May of 2021.
6/5/2023

Healthcare Cyberattacks Disrupt Neighboring Hospital Emergency Departments
The study was conducted on a ransomware attack that happened in May of 2021.
6/5/2023

Can Adding Moisturizer to Hand Soaps Help Fight Skin Irritation from Frequent Handwashing?
Soap manufacturers join to discuss what kind of moisturizers can be included in hand soaps.
6/2/2023

Albany ENT & Allergy Services Targeted by Two Ransomware Groups
The protected health information of over 220,000 individuals was accessed.
6/2/2023

Albany ENT & Allergy Services Targeted by Two Ransomware Groups
The protected health information of over 220,000 individuals was accessed.
6/2/2023

Heat Pump Installation Reduces Costs, Improves Efficiencies
University Health Network’s Bickle Center finds success with heat recovery alternative.
6/1/2023

Man Dies After Falling Out of Hospital Window
A man fell out of a hospital window after threatening hospital staff and a police officer.
6/1/2023

CommonSpirit Health Updates Estimated Cost from Ransomware Attack
The cost of the October 2022 attack is expected to increase to $160 million.
6/1/2023

CommonSpirit Health Updates Estimated Cost from Ransomware Attack
The cost of the October 2022 attack is expected to increase to $160 million.
6/1/2023

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

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
