Renovations - May 2026
Healthcare Waste is Fueling America's Debt
As healthcare spending surpasses $5 trillion annually, facility leaders are under pressure to confront operational inefficiencies head-on.
5/28/2026
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System to Rebrand Following Sanford Health Merger
The transition of name and branding will occur in phases beginning in late June and is part of the “Together for Good” journey.
5/28/2026
The Role of Plumbing in Healthcare-Associated Infections
Water and plumbing systems are a dangerous source of pathogens and bacteria, so the CDC has created a set of guidelines to develop a proper water management program.
5/27/2026
Rethinking Fire Safety Inspections
Digital tools bridge the gap between growing facility complexity and workforce limitations, allowing teams to maintain the highest safety standards.
5/26/2026
Cleanliness Is a Measurable Outcome
By restoring the distinction between cleaning and cleanliness, managers and staffs can better protect patients from environmental pathogens.
5/21/2026
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.
5/21/2026
How EVS Leaders Can Support Staff for Better Cleaning
Environmental services is one of the most important departments in healthcare facilities, but it can be a difficult one to manage.
5/20/2026
Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care
Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.
5/20/2026
Atrium Health Navicent Ensnared in Oracle Health Data Breach
Currently, this incident did not involve access to credit card information or bank account information.
5/19/2026
Atrium Health Navicent Ensnared in Oracle Health Data Breach
Currently, this incident did not involve access to credit card information or bank account information.
5/19/2026
Two Steps to Controlling the Hot Zone
Strategy for disrupting dry-surface biofilm begins with a simple premise: You cannot disinfect what you cannot reach.
5/14/2026
Study Shows Connection Between Odor and Patient Experience
A 2024 study identifies the top smells in hospital waiting rooms and how they impact the patient and visitor experience.
5/13/2026
MOBs Get Smarter and More Complex as Space Pressures Mount
Healthcare facilities teams are turning to data-driven space strategies while adapting to increasingly sophisticated building demands.
5/7/2026
Managing Soft Surfaces, Clean or Soiled
Soft surfaces present a cross-contamination risk, even if they’re arriving from the laundry. Here are some best practices to handle both soiled and clean linens.
5/6/2026
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as One
Sprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy.
5/5/2026
