Maintenance and Operations - April 2021
South’s Winter Blizzards Yield Lessons for Improvement
One hospital’s preparation paid off, as no backup generators failed during storm
4/29/2021
Facilities Receive Healthgrades Recognition
Online resource connects patients to information about physicians and hospitals
4/26/2021
Tornado Preparations: Looking for Weak Spots
Plans should include contingencies for risks outside facility due to construction or outdoor work
4/23/2021
Tornado Season: Developing an All-Hazards Plan
Scientists predict 2021 could rival 2011 super outbreak
4/22/2021
Taking on Tornado Season: Is Your Healthcare Facility Prepared?
Scientists predict 2021 could rival 2011 super outbreak
4/21/2021
WHO Guidance Targets Healthcare Resilience
Document and checklists intended to help managers in terms of existing vulnerabilities and possible impacts
4/13/2021
Infrastructure Plan Would Give VA $18 Billion
Funds would target backlog of high-efficiency projects to help increase health security of veterans
4/7/2021
Window Problems Plague New Children’s Hospital
Officials want to spend $10-15 million to replace two floors of troubled windows
4/7/2021
Hospitals Seek Share of $2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
Funds would aid physical plants, IT systems and emergency preparedness
4/7/2021
