Facility Operations - May 2024

The Shift Towards Outpatient Care Facilities

Lower costs, increased patient convenience and more are driving a shift towards outpatient care settings.

5/31/2024



When Should HVAC Systems Receive Maintenance?

HVAC manufacturers discuss when it is best to maintenance HVAC systems.

5/30/2024



When Should HVAC Systems Receive Maintenance?

HVAC manufacturers discuss when it is best to maintenance HVAC systems.

5/30/2024



Children's Minnesota Caught Up in Email Breach

They identified unauthorized access on two employee email accounts.

5/30/2024



Children's Minnesota Caught Up in Email Breach

They identified unauthorized access on two employee email accounts.

5/30/2024



Making Boiler Maintenance Work

By understanding industry standards, manufacturer recommendations and potential challenges, managers can ensure effective boiler maintenance.

5/29/2024



Two Seniors Die in Hospital Murder-Suicide

The husband and wife found dead were both in their 70s.

5/29/2024



Texas to Offer Grant to Aid Operations for Rural Operations

Over 80 hospitals in Texas currently face closure.

5/28/2024



How Can BAS Help HVAC Systems Be More Efficient?

HVAC manufacturers discuss the efficiencies of pairing HVAC systems with BAS.

5/24/2024



Lessons to Learn from the Ascension Ransomware Attack

Securing backup data, having the correct resources and sharing information are crucial to addressing ransomware attacks.

5/23/2024



Lessons to Learn from the Ascension Ransomware Attack

Securing backup data, having the correct resources and sharing information are crucial to addressing ransomware attacks.

5/23/2024



CentroMed Struck with Another Cyberattack

This is the second time the Texas-based healthcare provider has been involved in a cyberattack in under a year.

5/23/2024



CentroMed Struck with Another Cyberattack

This is the second time the Texas-based healthcare provider has been involved in a cyberattack in under a year.

5/23/2024



Creating a Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain

Reliable supply chains prepare facilities for crises that might bring supply shortages, delivery disruptions and patient surges.

5/22/2024



San Diego Birthing Center Installs Noritz Tankless Water Heater

The product that was used was the EZ Series tankless water heater.

5/22/2024



ARPA-H Announces Program to Automate Cybersecurity in Healthcare

The program, named UPGRADE, aims to protect operations and care continuity from cyberattacks.

5/22/2024



ARPA-H Announces Program to Automate Cybersecurity in Healthcare

The program, named UPGRADE, aims to protect operations and care continuity from cyberattacks.

5/22/2024



Safety Initiatives Sees Drop in Workplace Violence

Workplace violence has dropped after employee reports of feeling unsafe at work.

5/21/2024



New Jersey Affiliated Dermatologists Suffers Cyberattack

The cybersecurity incident occurred in March.

5/21/2024



New Jersey Affiliated Dermatologists Suffers Cyberattack

The cybersecurity incident occurred in March.

5/21/2024



Three Strategies to Streamline Cleaning Labor in Senior Living Facilities

In a tough labor market, it pays for managers in senior living communities to evaluate all their processes, including cleaning.

5/20/2024



Providence Invests $177 Million to Address Healthcare Challenges in Portland

This commitment is the result of Tomorrow Starts Today.

5/20/2024



HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals

HVAC manufacturers discuss the latest in sustainable innovations.

5/17/2024



HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals

HVAC manufacturers discuss the latest in sustainable innovations.

5/17/2024



Addressing a Months-Long CPE Outbreak

Study follows infection prevention efforts of contaminated sinks and plumbing at Tokyo hospital.

5/16/2024



Infection Prevention for 'Near Patient' Surfaces

Six core components for cleaning and disinfecting the bed and 36 inches around it.

5/15/2024



Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Expands and Renovates

The facility decided to use Sto products as a part of the project.

5/15/2024



Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack

The organization has yet to confirm if the incident compromised patient data.

5/14/2024



Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack

The organization has yet to confirm if the incident compromised patient data.

5/14/2024



OSF HealthCare and KSB Hospital Negotiate a Merger

The two organizations will spend the next several months finalizing the agreements.

5/14/2024



Workplace Safety and the Role of Access Control

Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology.

5/13/2024



The Impact of Temperature on Occupant Functioning

HVAC manufacturers discuss how to properly regulate temperature for occupant comfort and productivity.

5/10/2024



Walmart is Closing All its Healthcare Clinics

Closure affects locations in five states.

5/9/2024



MedStar Health Victim of Data Security Incident

The nonprofit healthcare provider experienced the breaches intermittently between January 2023 and October 2023.

5/9/2024



MedStar Health Victim of Data Security Incident

The nonprofit healthcare provider experienced the breaches intermittently between January 2023 and October 2023.

5/9/2024



Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean

CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.

5/8/2024



Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean

CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.

5/8/2024



Aspire Health Alliance Struck by Data Security Incident

Unusual activity was discovered in their digital environment in September 2023.

5/8/2024



Aspire Health Alliance Struck by Data Security Incident

Unusual activity was discovered in their digital environment in September 2023.

5/8/2024



Oklahoma Hospital Damaged by Tornado Closes Indefinitely

The hospital and a clinic closed due to safety concerns.

5/7/2024



The Workplace Violence-Staffing Connection

As increased workplace violence meets staff shortages, improvements to training programs can help address the challenges.

5/6/2024



Piedmont Augusta's Summerville Campus to Reopen Emergency Department

They will also be reopening inpatient services.

5/6/2024



Scrubbing Up for World Hand Hygiene Day

The day focuses on proper handwashing and care, which is especially important in the healthcare field.

5/3/2024



Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens

HVAC manufacturers discuss implementing different technologies in HVAC systems to combat germ spread.

5/2/2024



Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens

HVAC manufacturers discuss implementing different technologies in HVAC systems to combat germ spread.

5/2/2024



Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Falls Victim to Cyberattack

The cyber incident occurred in late January.

5/2/2024



Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Falls Victim to Cyberattack

The cyber incident occurred in late January.

5/2/2024



Do Not Compromise in Choosing the Right Disinfectant

Managers should select the best disinfecting protocols that reduce worker exposures and maintain patient safety.

5/1/2024



LA County Department of Health Services Targeted in Phishing Attack

More than 6,000 individuals’ data may have been affected.

5/1/2024



LA County Department of Health Services Targeted in Phishing Attack

More than 6,000 individuals’ data may have been affected.

5/1/2024



University of Kentucky to Acquire St. Claire HealthCare

Their targeted closing date is July 1.

5/1/2024



 
 
 


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