February 2026 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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2/26/2026
Healthcare and Resilience: A Pledge for Change
Climate resilience and reducing environmental impact drive voluntary program targeting hospitals.
2/26/2026
Texas Health Resources Announces New Hospital for North McKinney
Expected to open in 2028, the hospital will feature 60 beds initially with plans to double in capacity to accommodate for future community growth.
2/26/2026
Cedar Point Health Falls Victim to Data Breach
Cedar Point Health has no evidence directly linking this incident to specific incidents of financial fraud or identity theft.
2/25/2026
Fire Protection in Healthcare: Why Active and Passive Systems Must Work as One
Sprinklers, smoke compartments and firestopping can form an interdependent safety strategy.
2/25/2026
Cleveland Clinic Hits Key Milestones for Palm Beach County Expansion
These include plans to begin demolition of current structure and hospital site preparation in 2026 and open the outpatient center and ambulatory surgery center in 2027.
Emanuel Medical Center Caught Up in Data Breach2/24/2026
Assisted Living Facility Violated Safety Standards: OSHA
Fire at Gabriel House killed 10 residents died and injured and displaced dozens of others.
2/24/2026
McCarthy Completes Construction of Citizens Health Hospital in Kansas
The facility is among the nation’s largest hospitals funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Critical Access Hospital program.
2/24/2026
California Tower at UC Davis Health Topped Out
When completed in 2030, the California Tower will include a 14-story hospital facility and a five-story pavilion.
2/19/2026
What 'Light' Daily Cleaning of Patient Rooms Misses
Most environmental services workers still clean as if they were wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community.
2/19/2026
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient Safety
As CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
2/19/2026
MUSC Board of Trustees Approves $1.1B South Carolina Cancer Hospital
Research and education are intentionally embedded in the hospital’s design, with dedicated spaces for scientific collaboration, clinical investigation and training.
2/18/2026
Study Outlines Hand Hygiene Guidelines for EVS Staff
Researchers find that current guidelines for hand hygiene don’t include EVS workers and suggest indicators to fill that gap.
2/18/2026
McCarthy Completes $65M Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa MOB Modernization
The completed tenant improvement includes approximately 100,000 square feet of improved space across two buildings and represents an investment of $65 million.
2/18/2026
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Opens St. Petersburg Bayfront Location
The new FCS St. Petersburg Bayfront facility encompasses more than 31,000 square feet.
2/17/2026
Healthcare Workers Need Better Workplaces
New global survey finds frontline healthcare workers struggle with significant gaps in workplace satisfaction.
2/17/2026
Protecting Patients Through Design and Compliance at Altru Health System
Case study: Altru Health System’s new “Hospital in the Park” pairs patient-focused design with durable, code-compliant exit solutions built for safety, performance and long-term flexibility.
2/17/2026
Novant Health's $1B Expansion Plans Approved
The approval supports the master facility plan for Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
2/12/2026
What Lies Ahead for Healthcare Facilities Managers
Staffing shortages, rising regulatory scrutiny and accelerating adoption of AI are converging to reshape the way healthcare facilities are managed.
2/12/2026
What's in the Future for Healthcare Restrooms?
Workforce shortages, rising hygiene expectations and connected technologies are pushing healthcare restrooms beyond basic utility.
2/12/2026
Hammes Completes the Moffit Speros Outpatient Center
The new outpatient center will provide infusion services, clinical space, radiology and radiation oncology.
2/11/2026
The Top Three Pathogens to Worry About in 2026
Key viruses to watch out for and how to prevent them.
2/11/2026
Blackbird Health Opens New Pediatric Mental Health Clinic in Virginia
It offers comprehensive evaluations, therapy and medication management under one roof.
2/11/2026
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville to Get Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Baptist Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, managed by Brooks Rehabilitation, is expected to see its first patients in spring 2027.
2/10/2026
Building Envelopes Emerge As Key Facility Components
From enclosure commissioning and air-moisture control to decarbonization and thermal comfort, exterior systems affect energy efficiency and resilience.
2/10/2026
Catholic Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Central Energy Plant
The new central energy plant is expected to be completed in early 2027.
2/10/2026
Cottage Hospital Ensnared in Data Breach
On December 8, 2025, Cottage Hospital learned that an unauthorized party gained access to its computer network and took some of its files.
2/5/2026
Biofilm 'Life Raft' Changes C. Auris Risk
Microscopic survival structure protects fungal pathogen from disinfectants and help it survive for long periods.
2/5/2026
How Healthcare Restrooms Are Rethinking Water Efficiency
Manufacturers discuss strategies, technologies and design approaches that help healthcare facilities meet their sustainability goals.
2/5/2026
Northwell Health Finds Energy Savings in Steam Systems
Case study: A proactive steam trap maintenance program is delivering millions in savings, fast payback and measurable carbon reductions across one of the nation’s largest health systems.
2/4/2026
The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
Cleaning methods and products have various purposes in reducing the spread of germs.
2/4/2026
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Moves Forward on $1B in Capital Projects
The system recently began laying foundations at its new, $507 million hospital in North Port, and has several other expansion projects under way.
2/4/2026
Jupiter Medical Center Falls Victim to Third-Party Data Breach
The third party has determined through an investigation that, at least as early as January 22, 2025, an unauthorized third party gained access to personal health information on legacy systems.
2/3/2026
UCI Health Set to Open First All-Electric Hospital
All-electric acute care hospital aims to help University of California’s goal of reducing 90 percent of total carbon emissions by 2045.
2/3/2026
Ground Broken on Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital
The planned seven-story, 340,000-square-foot facility is expected to open to patients in 2029.
2/3/2026
Rapid City Medical Center to Join Monument Health
The parties will perform further due diligence with the intention to sign definitive agreements and close on the transaction later this spring.