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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
Healthcare and Resilience: A Pledge for Change
Climate resilience and reducing environmental impact drive voluntary program targeting hospitals.
2/26/2026
Cedar Point Health Falls Victim to Data Breach
Cedar Point Health has no evidence directly linking this incident to specific incidents of financial fraud or identity theft.
2/26/2026
Cedar Point Health Falls Victim to Data Breach
Cedar Point Health has no evidence directly linking this incident to specific incidents of financial fraud or identity theft.
2/26/2026
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as One
Sprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy.
2/25/2026
Assisted Living Facility Violated Safety Standards: OSHA
Fire at Gabriel House killed 10 residents died and injured and displaced dozens of others.
2/24/2026
What 'Light' Daily Cleaning of Patient Rooms Misses
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they were wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
2/19/2026
What 'Light' Daily Cleaning of Patient Rooms Misses
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they were wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
2/19/2026
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient Safety
As CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
2/19/2026
Study Outlines Hand Hygiene Guidelines for EVS Staff
Researchers find that current guidelines for hand hygiene don’t include EVS workers and suggest indicators to fill that gap.
2/18/2026
Healthcare Workers Need Better Workplaces
New global survey finds frontline healthcare workers struggle with significant gaps in workplace satisfaction.
2/17/2026
What Lies Ahead for Healthcare Facilities Managers
Staffing shortages, rising regulatory scrutiny and accelerating adoption of AI are converging to reshape the way healthcare facilities are managed.
2/12/2026
What's in the Future for Healthcare Restrooms?
Workforce shortages, rising hygiene expectations and connected technologies are pushing healthcare restrooms beyond basic utility.
2/12/2026
The Top Three Pathogens to Worry About in 2026
Key viruses to watch out for and how to prevent them.
2/11/2026
Blackbird Health Opens New Pediatric Mental Health Clinic in Virginia
It offers comprehensive evaluations, therapy and medication management under one roof.
2/11/2026
