Facility Operations
The Role of Lighting in Patient Well-Being and Recovery
Lighting manufacturers discuss how certain types of lighting impacts a patient’s mood and health.
9/13/2024
Third-Party Vendors May Pose Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks
CMS and WPS alerted individuals about a potential data breach from the third-party software MOVEit.
9/12/2024
Third-Party Vendors May Pose Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks
CMS and WPS alerted individuals about a potential data breach from the third-party software MOVEit.
9/12/2024
Man Escapes Police Custody at California Hospital After Causing Car Crash
The man escaped police custody during his transfer to jail.
9/11/2024
Healthcare Design Does Not Have to be Compromised to Prevent HAIs
Many think that healthcare facilities have to be bland spaces in order to keep people healthy, but that isn’t always the case.
9/10/2024
HAIs Are Worse Than You Thought
No standards exist requiring a hospital room to be free of bacteria or viruses in sufficient numbers to cause an infection.
9/9/2024
Authorities Issue Joint Advisory on RansomHub Ransomware
RansomHub has impacted at least 210 organizations across critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare.
9/6/2024
Authorities Issue Joint Advisory on RansomHub Ransomware
RansomHub has impacted at least 210 organizations across critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare.
9/6/2024
9 Steps to a Successful Healthcare Capital Project
Navigating the future of the healthcare industry can be challenging, but prioritizing these key drivers for healthcare capital projects can help senior leaders make future-proof choices.
9/5/2024
9 Steps to a Successful Healthcare Capital Project
Navigating the future of the healthcare industry can be challenging, but prioritizing these key drivers for healthcare capital projects can help senior leaders make future-proof choices.
9/5/2024
Steward Health Care to Sell Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana
The facility is being sold to CHRISTUS Health.
9/5/2024
Violence Against Staff Rises at Washington Children's Behavioral Health Hospital
The increase in staff assaults in early 2024 is more than double compared to 2023.
9/4/2024
Steward Health Care to Sell Massachusetts Hospitals
The organization announced that certain Massachusetts hospitals will be sold off to other systems.
9/4/2024
What Materials Can Prevent HAIs?
Hospital acquired infections can help be prevented with select materials.
9/3/2024
Sharp HealthCare and Palomar Health Form Partnership
The partnership aims to maximize inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services for patients in North County San Diego.
9/3/2024
Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQ
Case study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.
8/30/2024
McLaren Health Care Restores IT Systems Following Cyberattack
The organization was also the victim of a cyberattack last summer.
8/29/2024
Oregon Man Charged in Bomb Threats to Jewish Hospitals in New York
If convicted, the man faces up to 155 years in prison.
8/28/2024
APIC Issues Statement Following HHS Report Concerning Nursing Homes
The new report estimates that one in four nursing homes nationwide may not have complied with federal requirements about infection preventionists.
8/27/2024
Savings Strategy: Energy and Water Assessments
Healthcare facilities managers can use assessments to benchmark their facilities and assess the financial impact of conservation measures.
8/26/2024
MetroHealth's Glick Center Gets Equipped with HID Security Solutions
MetroHealth chose HID2 to meet their need to provide a safe and secure experience for their occupants.
8/23/2024
How is Artificial Intelligence Being Used in Healthcare Architecture?
AI presents many potential uses in designing healthcare facilities, though it still requires human oversight.
8/22/2024
Sunrise Senior Living Assumes Management of Battery Park Community
Sunrise seeks to renovate the independent living high-rise community by modernizing the HVAC and main building systems.
8/22/2024
When It Comes to Disinfectants, Close Is Not Good Enough
Front-line technicians need better products, processes and education to ensure healthcare facility surfaces are safe, clean and disinfected.
8/21/2024
HVAC Systems Fail at Behavioral Health Center in Phoenix
Nearly 100 patients had to be transferred to other facilities.
8/21/2024
Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
The incident was detected in early June.
8/21/2024
Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
The incident was detected in early June.
8/21/2024
Democratic VP Pick Signals Hope for Senior Care Facilities
Vice president hopeful has long-term stance on senior care facilities.
8/20/2024
