Groundskeeping - November 2022
Automatic Doors Address Specific Needs for Healthcare Facilities
American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers name incoming door trends that meet the needs of healthcare facilities.
11/30/2022
Benefits of Zen Gardens for Hospital Patients and Workers
Studies show that being close to nature improves the healing process and increases job satisfaction.
11/29/2022
CDC: Hospital Associated Infections On the Rise
CDC recently reported continued increases in certain healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in 2021 and improvements in others.
11/29/2022
Shore Medical Center Upgrades Security Systems, Improves Efficiency
Shore Medical Center provides high-level security to patients, staff and visitors with efficient, intuitive IP cameras and a video management system to monitor its campus.
11/28/2022
Shore Medical Center Upgrades Security Systems, Improves Efficiency
Shore Medical Center provides high-level security to patients, staff and visitors with efficient, intuitive IP cameras and a video management system to monitor its campus.
11/28/2022
Shore Medical Center Upgrades Security Systems, Improves Efficiency
Shore Medical Center provides high-level security to patients, staff and visitors with efficient, intuitive IP cameras and a video management system to monitor its campus.
11/28/2022
6 Ways to Get Occupants and Visitors to Take the Stairs
A stairway campaign can encourage people to add more physical activity into their days.
11/23/2022
Using Biophilia for Healing
Biophilic design speeds recovery rates, reduces stress and decreases dependency on medication.
11/22/2022
Healthcare Industry Continues to Grow Despite Ongoing Disruptions
Seventy-five percent of hospital chief financial officers still plan to decrease their operating budgets.
11/21/2022
Flu, RSV, COVID-19 Combine to Impact Facilities
Over 4,300 influenza patients were admitted to hospitals in the week ending Oct. 29, the highest for that period in a decade.
11/21/2022
Healthcare Systems Receive Cyberattack Alert
The alert warns healthcare sector about possible threat Iranian hackers might pose to systems and facilities.
11/18/2022
Healthcare Systems Receive Cyberattack Alert
The alert warns healthcare sector about possible threat Iranian hackers might pose to systems and facilities.
11/18/2022
Fighting HAIs Takes Toll on Preventionists
Preventionists’ physical and mental health were negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/17/2022
Fighting HAIs Takes Toll on Preventionists
Preventionists’ physical and mental health were negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/17/2022
Hand Dryer Manufacturers Drive New Technologies Forward
Touchless technologies allow facilities managers to focus on more meaningful tasks.
11/17/2022
Hand Dryer Manufacturers Drive New Technologies Forward
Touchless technologies allow facilities managers to focus on more meaningful tasks.
11/17/2022
CDC Sends Alert on Contaminated Water Lines
CDC reported it is investigating a March 2022 cluster of suspected nontuberculous Mycobacteria infections in children at an undisclosed location.
11/16/2022
CDC Sends Alert on Contaminated Water Lines
CDC reported it is investigating a March 2022 cluster of suspected nontuberculous Mycobacteria infections in children at an undisclosed location.
11/16/2022
How Luxury Senior Care Facilities Create a Community Between Residents
Senior care facilities are prioritizing connectivity and wellness for residents.
11/16/2022
ASHE Book Tackles Healthcare Facilities Management
The 130-plus page introductory book provides an orientation to healthcare facilities management.
11/15/2022
The Role of Facilities in Healthcare Incident Command
To provide valuable advice to the incident commander, healthcare facility managers need to understand the Healthcare Incident Command System and their role in it.
11/14/2022
Healthcare Facilities Suffered More Cyberattacks than Other Industries
Phishing was the most common type of cyberattack.
11/14/2022
Healthcare Facilities Suffered More Cyberattacks than Other Industries
Phishing was the most common type of cyberattack.
11/14/2022
Small Hospital Investments Can Aid in Sustainable Initiatives
Report chronicles efforts of hospitals that took a variety of successful approaches to shrinking their carbon footprints.
11/11/2022
How Hand Dryers Can Help Managers Reduce Costs
Managers should not overlook the critical role of hand dryers.
11/10/2022
Guide Helps Healthcare Facilities Embrace Telehealth
Document provides insights and best practices for telehealth, including carbon reduction, space utilization, equitable access and technology.
11/10/2022
How Proper Cleaning Can Limit the Spread of Norovirus
Norovirus can break out in any facility where the cleaning staff is not properly equipped or trained.
11/9/2022
Cybersecurity Attacks Now Commonplace within Healthcare Facilities
Cybersecurity attacks have been growing at a rapid rate within the healthcare sector.
11/8/2022
2 Nurses Assaulted Every Hour in U.S.
As healthcare facilities managers revisit security and safety guidelines to prevent workplace violence, new statistics reveal immense challenge.
11/7/2022
Quarter of Healthcare Organizations Halted Operations After Ransomware Attacks
Fifty-seven percent of global organizations admit being compromised by ransomware over past three years.
11/7/2022
Quarter of Healthcare Organizations Halted Operations After Ransomware Attacks
Fifty-seven percent of global organizations admit being compromised by ransomware over past three years.
11/7/2022
Court Denies Health Provider's Objection Over Whistleblower
Health Center and CEO allegedly violated OSHA law by terminating employee who reported concerns about workplace COVID-19 exposure.
11/4/2022
Healthcare Facilities to Rely on Automation as Labor Shortage Continues
More healthcare facilities have begun using technology systems.
11/4/2022
Group Calls out Concern for Medical Waste During Extreme Weather
Hospitals that outsource RMW treatment services are most vulnerable when the transportation infrastructure is compromised due to flooding and debris.
11/3/2022
Group Calls out Concern for Medical Waste During Extreme Weather
Hospitals that outsource RMW treatment services are most vulnerable when the transportation infrastructure is compromised due to flooding and debris.
11/3/2022
Cleaning to Impress Visitors
Every day of the week, hundreds or thousands of guests walk through your doors.
11/2/2022
Cleaning to Impress Visitors
Every day of the week, hundreds or thousands of guests walk through your doors.
11/2/2022
Healthcare Facilities at Risk of More Climate Events if Emissions Aren't Reduced
Negligent climate actions are taking years off of people’s lives.
11/2/2022
Dallas Hospital Shooting Leaves Two Dead
Police identified the hospital employees as a 45-year-old nurse and a 63-year-old social worker.
11/1/2022
Upgrading IAQ Systems Without Compromising Energy Efficiency
Improving air quality should not interfere with sustainability goals.
11/1/2022
Upgrading IAQ Systems Without Compromising Energy Efficiency
Improving air quality should not interfere with sustainability goals.
11/1/2022