Groundskeeping
Legionella Detected at Michigan Health Facility
Case follows a similar finding of Legionnaires’ disease in a former patient.
6/30/2025
Hospital Evacuation Highlights Importance of Emergency Preparedness
Berger Hospital was evacuated after smoke was discovered in the basement.
6/27/2025
Building a Culture of Infection Prevention
Investing in infection prevention can benefit healthcare organizations and patient outcomes.
6/26/2025
Arkansas Urology Associates Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident occurred in March.
6/26/2025
Arkansas Urology Associates Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident occurred in March.
6/26/2025
Chicago Hospital Evacuated After HVAC Failure
Hospital officials say equipment repairs could take up to two weeks.
6/25/2025
McLaren Health Care Ensnared in Data Breach
The data security incident occurred around August 5, 2024.
6/25/2025
McLaren Health Care Ensnared in Data Breach
The data security incident occurred around August 5, 2024.
6/25/2025
Weapon Detection Systems Prevent Security Events
Hospitals are prioritizing security screenings in the rise of workplace violence.
6/24/2025
Weapon Detection Systems Prevent Security Events
Hospitals are prioritizing security screenings in the rise of workplace violence.
6/24/2025
Case Study: AdventHealth Altamonte Springs Completes Canopy Solar Project
The 3-megawatt photovoltaic system is now powering approximately a third of the corporate campus's electricity needs with solar energy.
6/20/2025
Case Study: AdventHealth Altamonte Springs Completes Canopy Solar Project
The 3-megawatt photovoltaic system is now powering approximately a third of the corporate campus's electricity needs with solar energy.
6/20/2025
How Carilion Clinic Cut HAIs by Over 50 Percent with IPC Expansion
An investment in infection prevention staffing during the pandemic led to improvements in patient safety and key quality metrics.
6/19/2025
Environmental Services Workers Deserve More Respect
Cleaning professionals are essential partners in preventing and controlling infectious diseases in healthcare facilities.
6/18/2025
Two Maine Hospital Systems Continue to Recover from Cyberattacks
The fallout from the cyberattacks created delays in patient care.
6/18/2025
Two Maine Hospital Systems Continue to Recover from Cyberattacks
The fallout from the cyberattacks created delays in patient care.
6/18/2025
Griffin Health Improves Patient Safety and Prevents HAIs with Electronic Hand Hygiene System
Case study: The system is used in all patient units, including the emergency department and ambulatory services.
6/13/2025
Virginia Hospital Goes into Lockdown Following Admission of Shooting Victim
The hospital followed standard protocol by restricting access to ensure safety.
6/12/2025
University of Mississippi Medical Center Acquires Merit Health Madison
Merit Health Madison will now operate under the name UMMC Madison.
6/12/2025
Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals
Flooring type, matting and cleaning programs all contribute to safer facilities.
6/11/2025
Crane Collapse Kills 2 at Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital Construction Site
Health First said none of its staff were on site during the incident.
6/11/2025
Jackson Health System Discloses 5-Year Long Data Breach
There was unauthorized access to more than 2,000 patient records by an employee between July 2020 and May 2025.
6/11/2025
Jackson Health System Discloses 5-Year Long Data Breach
There was unauthorized access to more than 2,000 patient records by an employee between July 2020 and May 2025.
6/11/2025
Seeking Standards for Microbial Loads in Healthcare Facilities
Why is there no binding standard for the acceptable microbial load on surfaces or in the air in hospitals?
6/9/2025
High-Performance Windows Support Safety at UW Medicine's New Behavioral Health Center
Case study: Engineered for strength, quiet and daylight, the chosen windows help create a safe, calming and energy-efficient environment for patients and providers.
6/6/2025
Central Maine Healthcare Dealing with IT System Outage
The organization identified unusual activity within their computer software, prompting them to secure and shut off all IT systems.
6/5/2025
Man Stabbed in Lobby at Massachusetts General Hospital
The man’s injuries were not life-threatening.
6/4/2025
Bradford Health Services Falls Victim to Data Security Incident
The healthcare organization says it has no evidence that the information potentially involved in this incident has been misused.
6/4/2025
Bradford Health Services Falls Victim to Data Security Incident
The healthcare organization says it has no evidence that the information potentially involved in this incident has been misused.
6/4/2025
Certifications Help Address Generational Differences
Organizational success depends on adapting to a multi-generational workforce through programs to foster collaboration and bridge knowledge gaps.
6/2/2025
