Groundskeeping
Why Healthcare Facilities Management Is Critical to Patient Safety
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities rely on much more than doctors and nurses to keep patients safe.
7/22/2026
Brookdale Senior Living Announces Acquisition of the Brookdale Galleria Community
The 244-unit independent living and assisted living community is located directly adjacent to The Galleria shopping and entertainment complex.
7/22/2026
Erlanger Health System Falls Victim to Data Breach
Erlanger has no evidence of any improper use of the information because of this incident.
7/22/2026
How Pointcore Helped Standardize Facilities Performance Through Data Visibility
7/1/2026
Erlanger Health System Falls Victim to Data Breach
Erlanger has no evidence of any improper use of the information because of this incident.
7/22/2026
Technological Readiness: The Missing Construction Milestone
A new building can be complete by most measures but still not be technologically or operationally ready.
7/21/2026
From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power-Saving Opportunity
Case study: Arkansas hospital increases energy efficiency by diagnosing cooling tower issues and treating its entire mechanical system.
7/21/2026
Community Health Center of Buffalo Reports Data Breach
CHCB is working to review its existing data privacy policies and procedures.
7/21/2026
Community Health Center of Buffalo Reports Data Breach
CHCB is working to review its existing data privacy policies and procedures.
7/21/2026
CRAB Alert: The EVS Role in Preventing Infection
CRAB is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, surgical wound infections and meningitis in hospitalized patients.
7/16/2026
CRAB Alert: The EVS Role in Preventing Infection
CRAB is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, surgical wound infections and meningitis in hospitalized patients.
7/16/2026
Design, Compartmentation, Training: How Defend-in-Place Strategies Can Protect Patients
Effective defend-in-place strategies depend on compartmentation, fire-rated assemblies and ongoing staff training to protect patients who cannot quickly evacuate.
7/15/2026
NYC Health + Hospitals Experiences Third-Party Data Breach
The healthcare organization was notified that a business associate, Solventum Health Information Systems, suffered a data security incident.
7/15/2026
NYC Health + Hospitals Experiences Third-Party Data Breach
The healthcare organization was notified that a business associate, Solventum Health Information Systems, suffered a data security incident.
7/15/2026
Making AI Work for Predictive Maintenance
AI can support predictive maintenance by helping managers anticipate equipment failures, reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
7/14/2026
Respecting EVS Workers: 19 Minutes Is Not Enough
The infection control problem is time, and it's up to facility managers, EVS directors and infection preventionists to address the problem.
7/9/2026
Respecting EVS Workers: 19 Minutes Is Not Enough
The infection control problem is time, and it's up to facility managers, EVS directors and infection preventionists to address the problem.
7/9/2026
Where are the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hotspots in Healthcare?
First-year findings from Boston Medical Center show medical waste generates a disproportionate amount of healthcare emissions.
7/9/2026
Caravel Autism Health Opens Clinic in Lake Zurich, Illinois
The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces where children work one-on-one with therapists.
7/9/2026
Singing River Health System Ensnared by Data Breach
Through an investigation, on February 10, 2026, SRHS learned that the unauthorized party had accessed certain SRHS files that contained patient information.
7/8/2026
Singing River Health System Ensnared by Data Breach
Through an investigation, on February 10, 2026, SRHS learned that the unauthorized party had accessed certain SRHS files that contained patient information.
7/8/2026
Partnering on Personnel: Strategies for Success
Environmental services in healthcare have special staffing circumstances. They must meet stringent compliance standards and maintain accreditations.
7/7/2026
Kaiser Permanente Opens First Two Medical Offices in Northern Nevada
These are part of its joint venture with Renown Health.
7/7/2026
Acadia Healthcare Reports Data Breach
This incident did not disrupt Acadia’s operations or its ability to care for patients.
7/7/2026
Acadia Healthcare Reports Data Breach
This incident did not disrupt Acadia’s operations or its ability to care for patients.
7/7/2026
High-Performance EFCO Systems Shape MUSC's New Black River Medical Center
Case study: A sweeping curved-glass entrance, impact-resistant envelope and energy-efficient fenestration support a sustainable, resilient design for one of South Carolina’s newest rural hospitals.
7/2/2026
Heritage Valley Health System to Officially Affiliate with Alleghany Health Network
With the affiliation now complete, Heritage Valley Beaver and Heritage Valley Sewickley will be rebranded.
7/2/2026
Banner Health to Sell Banner Lassen Medical Center to Quorum Health
The transaction is expected to be completed in December 2026, pending required regulatory approvals.
7/1/2026
Why Identity Governance Is Becoming a Facilities Management Issue
As healthcare buildings grow more connected, weak identity controls can expose HVAC, security and other critical systems to serious risk.
6/30/2026
Why Identity Governance Is Becoming a Facilities Management Issue
As healthcare buildings grow more connected, weak identity controls can expose HVAC, security and other critical systems to serious risk.
6/30/2026
Making Multi-Site Lighting Upgrades Work
Success requires a program structure that connects audits, financial analysis, rebate administration, procurement, scheduling and closeout documentation.
6/25/2026
