Groundskeeping
Hospitals Fined $184K Over Worker Infections
Two hospitals fined for failing to report when employees were infected with COVID-19
1/15/2021

New COVID-19 Challenge: Minimizing PPE Waste
Managers seek to reduce the quantity of isolation gowns, gloves and masks discarded after use
1/15/2021

Healthcare Facilities Addressing Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is about four times more prevalent in healthcare than in other industries
1/15/2021

Telehealth Grows Amid Pandemic and Is Likely To Stay
Virtual visits must focus on patient experience to be a viable option
1/15/2021

Food Programs Adapt in the COVID-19 Era
Service had to continue where many traditional models no longer were feasible
1/15/2021

Rethinking Facility Airflow To Control COVID-19
Facilities can use altered airflows to increase air exchanges and optimize fresh outdoor air
1/14/2021

Flexible Food Program Responds to Pandemic
Programs had to rethink and revamp operations while still ensuring the health of patients
1/14/2021

CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Improves Hospital Response
Rule mandates emergency planning and support with an emphasis on communication
1/14/2021

Four Most Frequent COVID-related OSHA Citations
By knowing the common citations, employers can better ensure they are protecting their workers
1/13/2021

Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Skyrocket
Attacks against healthcare organizations have jumped about 45 percent since early November
1/13/2021

OSHA Offers Tips on Safety with Dry Ice
Super-cold blocks of carbon dioxide keep temperamental vaccines at the right temperature
1/13/2021

Report Faults Security Efforts for Patient Information
Only 6 percent of audited organizations adequately fulfilled requirements for reducing risks and vulnerabilities
1/12/2021

Freezer Malfunction Forces Emergency Use of Vaccine
Sensor that monitors freezer didn’t work and didn’t notify hospital personnel of problem
1/12/2021

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Plague Healthcare
Facilities are implementing measures designed to keep critical data safe and secure
1/12/2021

Cyberattack Tactics Included Guessing Passwords
Perpetrators of the attack used common hacker techniques to get passwords
1/12/2021

Healthcare Facilities Eye Blockchain To Address Challenges
Blockchain can do many things, from providing secure encryption of patient information to handling epidemics
1/11/2021

Scrutiny Grows on Air Filtration’s Role in Controlling COVID-19
An enhanced HVAC system design will minimize the recirculation of contaminated air in air distribution systems
1/8/2021

Hospital Must Release Records on Mold Outbreaks
The hospital has seen a host of mold outbreaks since 2005, when it discovered Aspergillus mold in an operating room
1/7/2021

COVID-19 Spotlight Falls on HVAC Systems
One mitigation strategy involves ensuring adequate ventilation in indoor spaces
1/7/2021

VA’s Struggle with PPE One of Many Issues
VA had no reliable tracking system for what hospitals have, what they need or what was expired
1/6/2021

COVID-19 Highlights Issue of Superbugs in Hospitals
Every year, hundreds of millions of people admitted to hospitals end up with dangerous infections
1/6/2021

Hospital Targets Healthier Foods for Staff, Patients
Meal prep service helps people enjoy a stress-free, healthy meal at their convenience
1/6/2021

Hospitals Receive Ransomware Alert
The advisory finds that malicious cyber actors are increasingly targeting the healthcare sector
1/5/2021

Revisiting IT Issues as Vaccine Rollout Expands
The IT infrastructure in many hospitals and healthcare facilities might not be up to the task of a successful vaccination program
1/5/2021

Healthcare IT Responds to Battle Pandemic
Adoption skyrocketed as hospitals, health systems and facility managers increasingly relied on digital health technologies
1/5/2021

COVID-19 Reemphasizes Role of Housekeeping
Hospitals seeking to control the coronavirus and other infections need to remain vigilant in their sanitizing efforts
1/5/2021

Asset Tracking: What Can RTLS Do for You?
Primarily used to track equipment and people, these systems are expanding into additional applications
1/5/2021

Nashville Explosion Hampers Hospital Operations
Blast affected connection points for regional internet services and local wireless, internet and video
1/4/2021

California Opening Field Hospitals
The situation was particularly grim in Riverside County, which recently was at zero available ICU capacity
1/4/2021

Food Service Workers To Receive Early Vaccines
CDC recommendations for vaccination priorities acknowledge risks facing key employees in healthcare facilities
1/4/2021
