Facility Operations - September 2022
CMS Offers Resources for Florida Hospitals Affected by Hurricane
Resources and waivers aim to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue to operate and provide access to care to those impacted by the hurricane.
9/30/2022
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CMS Offers Resources for Florida Hospitals Affected by Hurricane
Resources and waivers aim to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue to operate and provide access to care to those impacted by the hurricane.
9/30/2022
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Tackling Infection in Senior Living Communities
Sodexo program implements enhanced cleaning protocols that fight the spread of infection to protect residents, staff and their families.
9/29/2022
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The Role of Paper Towel Dispensers in Cutting Costs
As organizations search cost savings, more are taking a closer look at paper towel dispensers.
9/29/2022
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Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems
With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.
9/28/2022
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Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems
With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.
9/28/2022
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States Strengthen Assisted Living Regulations
Over 90 percent of assisted living facilities require a consumer disclosure agreement.
9/28/2022
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Healthcare Facilities Brace for Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian is expected to reach the coast of Florida Wednesday evening.
9/28/2022
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Facility Management Before a Crisis Strikes
Growing threats to operations create pressure and opportunities for managers to improve their organizations’ resilience.
9/27/2022
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Some Healthcare Facilities No Longer Need Face Masks While Working
The CDC releases new masking guidance for healthcare facilities.
9/27/2022
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ShorePoint Health Venice Ends Services
Decline in inpatient volume and rising expenses contributed to the closure.
9/27/2022
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Dead Rat Remained in Clinic After 2020 Inspection
Rat found in December 2020 inspection of city-run health clinic in Baltimore remained undisturbed and mummified in follow-up site visit 18 months later.
9/26/2022
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FGI Resource Targets Facilities Readiness for Emergencies
White paper helps facilities managers determine best practices and establish a new minimum standard on emergency preparedness and response.
9/23/2022
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Cybersecurity Evolve as Attacks on Healthcare Sector Grow
Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations have increased 94 percent year-over-year.
9/23/2022
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Cybersecurity Evolve as Attacks on Healthcare Sector Grow
Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations have increased 94 percent year-over-year.
9/23/2022
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How COVID-19 Re-Focused Facilities on Compliance
The pandemic was the ultimate litmus test for and real-world example of hospital compliance standards.
9/22/2022
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Towel Dispensers Pivot to Become More Sustainable
Towel dispenser manufacturers are answering the call to become more sustainable.
9/22/2022
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Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag
Despite calls for improvements at senior care facilities, little progress has been made.
9/20/2022
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Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag
Despite calls for improvements at senior care facilities, little progress has been made.
9/20/2022
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Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks
Attackers moved from large hospital systems and payers to smaller hospital systems that lack the same level of security preparedness.
9/20/2022
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Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks
Attackers moved from large hospital systems and payers to smaller hospital systems that lack the same level of security preparedness.
9/20/2022
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Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks
Attackers moved from large hospital systems and payers to smaller hospital systems that lack the same level of security preparedness.
9/20/2022
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Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing
Researchers obtained thermal images of 12 healthcare professionals using an infrared camera attached to an iPhone.
9/19/2022
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Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing
Researchers obtained thermal images of 12 healthcare professionals using an infrared camera attached to an iPhone.
9/19/2022
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'Active Adult Housing' Emerges as Senior Living Option
Facilities fill a market need and serve as a bridge between conventional multifamily housing and traditional senior living options.
9/16/2022
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Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems Promote Cleaner Healthcare Facilities
Automated hand hygiene monitoring systems are able to achieve greater improvement in hand hygiene performance.
9/16/2022
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The Looming Legal Battle over Hospital-Associated Infections
The belief that infections are unavoidable has shielded hospitals and doctors from liability for decades, but not in the future.
9/15/2022
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COVID-19 Brings Back Demand of Towel Dispensers
Towel dispensers are back in demand because of the pandemic, but did they ever go away?
9/15/2022
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Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
Most elements of the healthcare industry encountered setbacks during the pandemic, including the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
9/14/2022
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Staff Shortages Impact Patient Experience at Small Hospitals
Healthcare facilities have experienced negative impacts from the Great Resignation.
9/14/2022
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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality on a Budget
There is a way that managers can improve indoor air quality while reducing energy use.
9/14/2022
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Man Dies After Falling Off Roof of OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
It is unclear how the deceased gained access to the secure area.Â
9/13/2022
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Federation of American Hospital Urges Government Officials to Reauthorize Certain Hospital Programs
Federation of American Hospital outlines challenges facing rural hospitals.
9/13/2022
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ASHE Guides Offer Ventilation Insights
Guides help staff make evidence-based decisions regarding ventilation to keep patients and staff safe and reduce the chance of contamination and infection.
9/13/2022
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Mayo Clinic Health System Transitions Some Services to Wisconsin Hospital
Labor and delivery services from Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron and Menomonie will move to Eau Claire.
9/12/2022
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Backup Generators Fail Santa Clara Valley Medical Center During Blackout
Parts of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center went without power for four hours during one of the hottest days of the year.
9/12/2022
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Green Measures Benefit Students' Air Quality
Air purifiers in classrooms reduced indoor pollution concentrations by up to 57 percent.
9/9/2022
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Green Measures Benefit Students' Air Quality
Air purifiers in classrooms reduced indoor pollution concentrations by up to 57 percent.
9/9/2022
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Pajaro Valley Health Care District Hospital Acquires Watsonville Community Hospital
Hospital corporation led a fundraising effort to save Watsonville Community Hospital.
9/9/2022
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Elevator Technicians Prove to Play a Critical Role in Healthcare Facilities
In hospital environments where every second counts, having an onsite technician can make a big difference.
9/8/2022
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US Funds Expand Locations for Monkeypox Vaccines
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expanded the number of locations that can be supported with direct federal shipments of vaccine and treatments for monkeypox.
9/8/2022
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HAIs Spread in Community, Complicating Infection Control
Findings are concerning because CRE infections resistant most antibiotics and are considered a major public health threat.
9/7/2022
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Alina Health to Expand Ownership of Interlude Restorative Suites
Alina Health will repurpose the site to best support the needs of the community.
9/6/2022
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Healthcare Supply Chain Struggles to Track Supplies
Healthcare supply chains are still struggling to track and trace supplies, leaving facilities scrambling.
9/6/2022
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Mississippi Water Crisis Begins to Impact Healthcare Facilities
Torrential rain in Mississippi has activated a state of emergency as residents run out of water.
9/2/2022
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Mississippi Water Crisis Begins to Impact Healthcare Facilities
Torrential rain in Mississippi has activated a state of emergency as residents run out of water.
9/2/2022
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VA National Day of Service Addresses Cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is asking for the public’s help to improve the appearance of its cemeteries.
9/2/2022
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VA National Day of Service Addresses Cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is asking for the public’s help to improve the appearance of its cemeteries.
9/2/2022
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What is the Threat of Infections Acquired in Ambulances
Contamination of emergency medical vehicles with pathogenic microbes poses a potential threat to public health.
9/1/2022
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Why Managers Need Proper Elevator Documentation
Without complete documentation, occupants, staff and visitors could be put at risk.
9/1/2022
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