Facility Operations - March 2023

Health Systems Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Ease Workforce Shortages

Almost half of executives in this survey report using AI solutions for their workforce.

3/27/2023

Press Ganey Releases Annual Safety Culture Trends Report

Findings report that there was a favorable shift in the perception of safety culture among clinical and nonclinical staff.

3/27/2023

CBIZ Releases 2023 State of Health Care Survey

The survey takes a look at healthcare plans and employee retention.

3/24/2023

Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities

From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.

3/23/2023

Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities

From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.

3/23/2023

NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident

The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.

3/23/2023

NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident

The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.

3/23/2023

NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident

The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.

3/23/2023

Hand Hygiene Guidelines Updated

There are two new recommendations on how to improve hand hygiene.

3/23/2023

UCI Health's Efforts to Heal the Environment

Green efforts have targeted sustainable electricity, reduced medical gas use and electric grounds equipment.

3/22/2023

Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach

The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.

3/22/2023

Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach

The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.

3/22/2023

Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach

The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.

3/22/2023

Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.

3/21/2023

Global Healthcare Exchange Announces the Best 50 Supply Chains for 2022

The Best 50 honorees were selected from more than 4,100 provider organizations.

3/21/2023

Mental Health Crisis, Staff Violence Top List of Patient Safety Concerns

ECRI names the top 10 patient safety concerns of 2023.

3/21/2023

3 Misconceptions About Healthcare Fire Safety

Healthcare facility managers who can avoid misconceptions can protect the safety and health of patients, staff and visitors

3/20/2023

Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years

The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.

3/20/2023

Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years

The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.

3/20/2023

Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years

The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.

3/20/2023

Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident

The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.

3/17/2023

Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident

The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.

3/17/2023

Why the ADA Standards Matter for Senior Care Facilities

When the ADA standards are not properly followed, senior care facilities can incur serious costs.

3/16/2023

Pennsylvania Reps Introduce Legislation to Hold Hospitals Accountable When Closing

If passed, the bill ensures that hospital systems will have to double the time in which they must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days.

3/16/2023

Cyberattacks Play a Role in Patient Deaths

Cyberattacks can compromise patient care.

3/15/2023

Cyberattacks Play a Role in Patient Deaths

Cyberattacks can compromise patient care.

3/15/2023

Cyberattacks Play a Role in Patient Deaths

Cyberattacks can compromise patient care.

3/15/2023

Artwork Promotes Health and Healing in Healthcare Facilities

Art is being utilized for more services in healthcare facilities.

3/14/2023

Proposed Law May Cut Hospital Facilities Fee

The bill aims to lower healthcare expenses for those seeking care.

3/14/2023

Infection Prevention: The HAI That Never Happened

Hospitals need to raise the level of awareness regarding environmental hygiene and its importance throughout society.

3/13/2023

Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

According to the CDC, alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not work well against the norovirus.

3/13/2023

Sunrise Senior Living Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management

The rating goes for all of Sunrise’s 270-plus communities in the U.S. and Canada.

3/13/2023

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach

Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.

3/10/2023

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach

Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.

3/10/2023

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach

Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.

3/10/2023

FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware

The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.

3/9/2023

FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware

The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.

3/9/2023

FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware

The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.

3/9/2023

90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home

Residents and staff have been fighting off the outbreak since February.

3/9/2023

Outpatient Healthcare Facilities Set for Enormous Growth

Aging U.S. population is driving demand for outpatient healthcare facilities and services, reinforcing the stability of medical office assets.

3/8/2023

Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval

The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.

3/8/2023

Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval

The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.

3/8/2023

Owners of Senior Care Facilities to Pay $7.2 Million for Offering Worthless Services

The initial lawsuit alleged owners provided worthless services to residents.

3/7/2023

Damaged Hospital Surfaces Cannot Be Disinfected

Some chemical disinfectants are so harmful to surfaces that damage might shorten their lifespans.

3/6/2023

Presbyterian Health Services and UnityPoint Health Explore Combining into New Organization

The two organizations, if combined, would be able to service both New Mexico and the Midwest.

3/6/2023

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Changes to 'Salinas Valley Health'

The change comes as a new envisioning of the institution's overall look and feel.

3/3/2023

Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital

Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.

3/2/2023

Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital

Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.

3/2/2023

Women Pave the Way for Women in Healthcare Facilities

Women in healthcare leadership are responsible for providing opportunities for female employees to rise through the ranks.

3/1/2023

Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter

Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.

3/1/2023

Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter

Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.

3/1/2023

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Releases Workplace Violence Report

The report details various incidents of workplace violence and establishes a United Code of Conduct.

3/1/2023

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