Groundskeeping

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



Kettering Health Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind System Outage

It’s still unclear whether any patient or employee data was compromised.

5/29/2025



Kettering Health Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind System Outage

It’s still unclear whether any patient or employee data was compromised.

5/29/2025



Ardent Health Partners Announces New Company Name

The new name will be effective June 3.

5/29/2025



UCM Medical Group Experiences Data Breach via Third-Party Vendor

The cybersecurity incident occurred in July 2024.

5/29/2025



UCM Medical Group Experiences Data Breach via Third-Party Vendor

The cybersecurity incident occurred in July 2024.

5/29/2025



5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare

The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.

5/28/2025



5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare

The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.

5/28/2025



Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington

The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.

5/28/2025



Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington

The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.

5/28/2025



Privacy Curtains May Contribute to HAI Cases

Privacy curtains can harbor bacteria that can be passed down to patients.

5/27/2025



Don't Let Cleaning and Maintaining Upholstery Be an Afterthought

Manufacturers discuss how frequently healthcare facilities should clean and maintain upholstered furniture.

5/23/2025



Kettering Health Faces Systemwide Outage After Cyberattack

Elective inpatient and outpatient procedures were canceled as a result, though emergency rooms and clinics remain open.

5/22/2025



Kettering Health Faces Systemwide Outage After Cyberattack

Elective inpatient and outpatient procedures were canceled as a result, though emergency rooms and clinics remain open.

5/22/2025



Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing

A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.

5/21/2025



Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing

A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.

5/21/2025



Proactive Coil Maintenance and Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities

Most healthcare facility managers rely on annual cleanings, but that schedule may no longer be enough.

5/15/2025



Sonrisas Dental Health Hit with Cyber Extortion Incident

The incident was detected in early March.

5/15/2025



Sonrisas Dental Health Hit with Cyber Extortion Incident

The incident was detected in early March.

5/15/2025



In or Out? Identifying an Effective Infection Control Strategy

The quality of training, supervision and oversight matter more than whether the cleaning team is in-house or outsourced.

5/14/2025



Ambulance Crashes into Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Mississippi

No patients were injured, but one staff member suffered minor injuries.

5/14/2025



The Decline of HVAC Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities

Once a top priority during COVID-19, HVAC cleaning efforts are now slipping.

5/8/2025



Northwell Health and Nuvance Health Merge for Integrated Health System

As part of the agreement, Northwell will invest at least $1 billion in Nuvance hospitals.

5/8/2025





 
 
 


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