Blogs
UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack
The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage.
10/3/2024
UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack
The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage.
10/3/2024
Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health System
Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system.
10/3/2024
Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning
There are no accepted risk-based standards to verify whether a hospital is truly clean and safe.
10/2/2024
Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate
A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation.
10/2/2024
Nursing Home Residents Evacuated as Hurricane Helene Hits
At least 26 nursing homes and 43 assisted living facilities have evacuated the area.
10/1/2024
The Impact of Lighting on Healthcare Staff's Well-Being
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights impact staff comfort and efficiency.
9/27/2024
Why Healthcare Organizations are Major Cyberattack Targets
Healthcare is seen as especially vulnerable; however, organizations can take action to build out their cyber defenses.
9/26/2024
Why Healthcare Organizations are Major Cyberattack Targets
Healthcare is seen as especially vulnerable; however, organizations can take action to build out their cyber defenses.
9/26/2024
Bradford Health Services Acquires Lakeview Health
The acquisition will expand Bradford’s reach and service offerings.
9/26/2024
Award Winners Announced by Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo
Eight reward recipients were selected by industry leaders.
9/26/2024
Microhospitals Thrive on Efficiency, Connections
These lean facilities provide a range of accessible services and reinforce the relationship and collaboration between patient and doctor.
9/25/2024
Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare with Reporting Systems
Reporting systems allow staff to document violent incidents and individuals.
9/25/2024
KSB Hospital Approved to Join OSF HealthCare
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board officially approved the change of ownership.
9/24/2024
Power When It Counts: Emergency Power Strategies
Facility managers and technicians face myriad challenges in ensuring reliable emergency power for healthcare facilities.
9/23/2024
Power When It Counts: Emergency Power Strategies
Facility managers and technicians face myriad challenges in ensuring reliable emergency power for healthcare facilities.
9/23/2024
Lighting a Path: How Lights Help with Wayfinding
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights can be used for wayfinding applications.
9/20/2024
Defending Healthcare Facilities Against Ransomware Attacks
As ransomware attacks and tactics evolve, healthcare facilities must be aware of what threats exist and how to stay secure.
9/19/2024
Defending Healthcare Facilities Against Ransomware Attacks
As ransomware attacks and tactics evolve, healthcare facilities must be aware of what threats exist and how to stay secure.
9/19/2024
Construction, Contamination and the Case for 'Clean'
Study of healthcare facility surfaces during and after construction highlight potential risk of HAIs.
9/18/2024
How Digital Twins Can Be Used for Healthcare Facilities
Digital twins can be used for many applications in facility management.
9/18/2024
Northwest Healthcare to Acquire 10 Carbon Health Urgent Care Centers
The 10 urgent care centers are located in Arizona.
9/18/2024
Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations
Before a renovation project can begin, designers need to consider the risks of having patients in house.
9/17/2024
The Role of Lighting in Patient Well-Being and Recovery
Lighting manufacturers discuss how certain types of lighting impacts a patient’s mood and health.
9/13/2024
Third-Party Vendors May Pose Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks
CMS and WPS alerted individuals about a potential data breach from the third-party software MOVEit.
9/12/2024
Third-Party Vendors May Pose Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks
CMS and WPS alerted individuals about a potential data breach from the third-party software MOVEit.
9/12/2024
Man Escapes Police Custody at California Hospital After Causing Car Crash
The man escaped police custody during his transfer to jail.
9/11/2024
Healthcare Design Does Not Have to be Compromised to Prevent HAIs
Many think that healthcare facilities have to be bland spaces in order to keep people healthy, but that isn’t always the case.
9/10/2024
