Facility Operations - September 2025
Choosing a Disinfectant That Kills Biofilm
Bacteria form biofilms in pipes from which cells can be released during sink use and spread outside the drains in droplets or as aerosols.
9/16/2025
Third-Party Data Breach Case Underscores Need for Cyber Risk Management
Plaintiffs alleged negligence in safeguarding patient data; defendants denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid litigation costs.
9/16/2025
Third-Party Data Breach Case Underscores Need for Cyber Risk Management
Plaintiffs alleged negligence in safeguarding patient data; defendants denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid litigation costs.
9/16/2025
Northwest Medical Specialties Reports Data Breach
An investigation determined that certain data within the network was potentially copied without authorization on August 15, 2025.
9/16/2025
Northwest Medical Specialties Reports Data Breach
An investigation determined that certain data within the network was potentially copied without authorization on August 15, 2025.
9/16/2025
Data-Driven Decisions: How Analytics Are Shaping Healthcare Facility Planning
Hospitals can use data to prioritize upgrades, extend building lifespans and maximize the impact of limited capital budgets.
9/10/2025
Georgia Hospital Bomb Hoaxes Highlight Need for Healthcare–Police Partnerships
Proactive planning and close collaboration with law enforcement help healthcare facilities maintain safety and continuity during false threats.
9/9/2025
Mattresses Require Strict Care to Prevent Spread of Infections
Poor cleaning and disinfection techniques contribute to the persistent contamination of patient mattresses.
9/4/2025
The Children's Center of Hamden Reports Data Security Incident
The incident was detected on December 28, 2024.
9/4/2025
The Children's Center of Hamden Reports Data Security Incident
The incident was detected on December 28, 2024.
9/4/2025
Harlem Hospital Legionnaires' Outbreak Highlights Cooling Tower Risks
Seven deaths linked to the cooling towers underscore the need for stricter water system monitoring and preventive maintenance in healthcare settings.
9/3/2025
Harlem Hospital Legionnaires' Outbreak Highlights Cooling Tower Risks
Seven deaths linked to the cooling towers underscore the need for stricter water system monitoring and preventive maintenance in healthcare settings.
9/3/2025
Healthcare Security: To Arm Or Not To Arm?
Deciding whether or not to hire armed security personnel requires that managers understand a range of critical considerations.
9/2/2025
False Alarm at Kansas Hospital Highlights Importance of Alarm System Reliability
After a two-hour search of the hospital and nearby medical facilities, no threat was found.
9/2/2025
Integrated Oncology Network Caught Up in Data Breach
The network first learned of the incident on April 11, 2025.
9/2/2025
Integrated Oncology Network Caught Up in Data Breach
The network first learned of the incident on April 11, 2025.
9/2/2025