Construction and Design - March 2026
IAQ and Infection Mitigation: Plans Into Actions
To support quality patient care and ensure compliance, managers must stay ahead of environmental and IAQ risks.
3/19/2026
Case Study: How NYU Langone Rebuilt for Resilience After Superstorm Sandy
Although the damage was severe, it provided a valuable opportunity for NYU Langone to assess structural vulnerabilities and increase facility resilience.
3/19/2026
The Debate on Laundering Microfibers in Healthcare
Should microfibers be single-use or reusable? Researchers have opinions on both.
3/18/2026
Sutter Health and Alina Health to Form 39-Hospital System
The organizations anticipate closing by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
3/18/2026
IAQ and Infection Mitigation in Aging Facilities
Challenges can contribute to elevated risks related to patient safety, staff comfort and retention, and heightened regulatory and accreditation scrutiny.
3/17/2026
Preventing Pests: Effective Measures in Healthcare Facilities
How integrated pest management can protect patient health.
3/17/2026
CommuniCare Reports Data Security Incident
CommuniCare is not aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been misused.
3/17/2026
CommuniCare Reports Data Security Incident
CommuniCare is not aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been misused.
3/17/2026
What Does Light Daily Cleaning Miss in Patient Rooms?
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they are wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
3/12/2026
What Does Light Daily Cleaning Miss in Patient Rooms?
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they are wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
3/12/2026
Dirty Floors: How Pathogens Can Accumulate and Spread Underfoot
Studies show that healthcare floors are covered in bacteria and can quickly spread throughout patient rooms.
3/11/2026
Dirty Floors: How Pathogens Can Accumulate and Spread Underfoot
Studies show that healthcare floors are covered in bacteria and can quickly spread throughout patient rooms.
3/11/2026
Cahaba Center for Mental Health Ensnared in Data Breach
On March 28, 2025, Cahaba identified suspicious activity in an employee email account.
3/11/2026
Cahaba Center for Mental Health Ensnared in Data Breach
On March 28, 2025, Cahaba identified suspicious activity in an employee email account.
3/11/2026
The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center Caught Up in Cyberattack
Investigations are still ongoing to assess other sensitive information that may have been impacted.
3/10/2026
The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center Caught Up in Cyberattack
Investigations are still ongoing to assess other sensitive information that may have been impacted.
3/10/2026
Mature Dry Surface Biofilm Presents a Problem for Candida Auris
Multiple methods are described in the literature, but no consensus has been reached for disinfection efficacy tests against biofilms.
3/5/2026
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Falls to Data Breach
The investigation determined that an unauthorized individual accessed the network between August 22, 2025, and September 11, 2025.
3/5/2026
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Falls to Data Breach
The investigation determined that an unauthorized individual accessed the network between August 22, 2025, and September 11, 2025.
3/5/2026
The High Cost of Healthcare Violence
As workplace violence increases, healthcare facilities face mounting financial and operational disruptions- prompting legislative action.
3/4/2026
EVS Teams Can Improve Patient Experience in Emergency Departments
A report confirmed that cleanliness of the ED was the third most impactful element on patient experience surveys.
3/4/2026
East Tennessee Children's Hospital to Become Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
It marks a collaboration designed to elevate children's healthcare across East Tennessee.
3/4/2026
The Future of the Global Hospital Hygiene Market
A market study details the current state of the global hygiene market and the factors that are expected to make a big difference in the next decade.
3/3/2026
Rethinking Fire Safety Inspections
Digital tools bridge the gap between growing facility complexity and workforce limitations, allowing teams to maintain the highest safety standards.
3/3/2026
