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Infection Preventionist Staffing Levels Correlate to HAI Incidence
Nearly four in five hospitals are not staffed at sufficient levels to keep patients safe from preventable infections, according to a study.
11/14/2024
SW Family Medicine Experiences Cyber Incident
The incident occurred on or about August 7, 2024.
11/14/2024
SW Family Medicine Experiences Cyber Incident
The incident occurred on or about August 7, 2024.
11/14/2024
Plume Problems: Toilets and Airborne Contaminants
Fecal bacteria and viruses ejected during flushing can contaminate restroom surfaces with microorganisms.
11/13/2024
Police Searching for Man Who Fled PeaceHealth Hospital in Washington
The police are looking to arrest the man and are calling on the public to help locate him.
11/13/2024
Senior Housing Increases in Third Quarter
More elderly adults are moving into senior care facilities.
11/12/2024
Innovations Thrive Within a Culture of Sustainability
Case study: Creative and unexpected evolutions happen when clear goals and opportunities converge in sustainability pilot projects.
11/8/2024
What Amenities Do Healthcare Employees Want?
Amenities are a critical part of employee satisfaction.
11/7/2024
Building Better Healthcare Through Strategic Funding
For healthcare funding to succeed, facilities managers must ensure infrastructure investments are sustainable operationally and financially.
11/6/2024
AHA and FBI Partner to Mitigate Targeted Violence in Healthcare
Both organizations are creating new resources for addressing the escalating threat of targeted violence.
11/6/2024
Biofilms: The New Frontier for Reducing MDRO
Biofilms in healthcare facilities act as reservoirs for microbial transmission to patients that can lead to infection.
11/4/2024
St. Anthony Regional Hospital Falls Victim to Hacking
The hospital says there is presently no evidence any breached information has been used for identity theft or fraud.
11/4/2024
St. Anthony Regional Hospital Falls Victim to Hacking
The hospital says there is presently no evidence any breached information has been used for identity theft or fraud.
11/4/2024
Healthcare Facilities Alerted of 'Scattered Spider' Cyber Threat
The group uses a form of AI technology known as deep fakes, which are convincing yet false recreations that can trick people.
11/1/2024
Healthcare Facilities Alerted of 'Scattered Spider' Cyber Threat
The group uses a form of AI technology known as deep fakes, which are convincing yet false recreations that can trick people.
11/1/2024
What Do Healthcare Employees Want from Their Organizations?
Safety, location and company culture are among employees’ top concerns.
10/31/2024
CareTrust REIT to Acquire a Portfolio of 31 Skilled Nursing Facilities
The company expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.
10/31/2024
Report Concerning Cybersecurity Risks of Connected Medical Devices Published
The report identifies 162 different cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.
10/31/2024
Report Concerning Cybersecurity Risks of Connected Medical Devices Published
The report identifies 162 different cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.
10/31/2024
Henry Ford Health to Pay Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit
The settlement comes more than a year after the March 2023 data breach.
10/30/2024
Henry Ford Health to Pay Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit
The settlement comes more than a year after the March 2023 data breach.
10/30/2024
Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital
A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.
10/30/2024
Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital
A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.
10/30/2024
Riverview Health Experiences E-mail Account Data Breach
The incident was detected on August 23.
10/29/2024
Riverview Health Experiences E-mail Account Data Breach
The incident was detected on August 23.
10/29/2024
Barrier Management: Strategies and Tactics
To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers.
10/28/2024
Orlando Health Completes Purchase of Three Hospitals from Steward
The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded.
10/28/2024
How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for All Types of Emergencies
With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning.
10/25/2024