July 2026 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management

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7/30/2026

Rethinking Carpeting's Role in Senior Care Facilities

New research from the Carpet and Rug Institute finds that carpet supports healthier indoor environments.

7/30/2026

Parkview Health Breaks Ground on New Hospital in West Lafayette, IN

The hospital is scheduled to open in June 2028.

7/30/2026

Loma Linda University Health Experiences Data Breach via AI Tool

A file containing limited patient information was inadvertently uploaded to an external artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

7/29/2026

Inside One of Healthcare's Most Ambitious Hospital Projects

When someone faces a serious medical condition, having access to world-class care close to home can make all the difference.

7/29/2026

Turning Condensate Loss into a Systemwide Steam Efficiency Opportunity

Case study: How APM Steam helped Atrium Health Cabarrus uncover hidden steam system inefficiencies and build an actionable repair plan with a projected $144,949 in annual energy savings.

7/29/2026

The Leapfrog Group Publishes 2026 Ratings for Hospitals and ASCs

This year totaled more than 6,000 facilities nationwide.

7/28/2026

Going Solar with No Upfront Costs

300 kW solar system and roof upgrade delivered with no upfront cost for medical center association.

7/28/2026

Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital Opens New 16-Bed Patient Observation Unit

The new patient unit marks the first completed project in a major campus expansion.

7/28/2026

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.

7/23/2026

Sustainability as a Baseline in Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals can balance costs, build resilience and learn from global models for sustainable design to further their green goals.

7/23/2026

Penobscot Valley Hospital Reports Data Security Incident

It immediately implemented its incident response procedures, took steps to secure systems and hired third-party forensic specialists to assist with an investigation.

7/23/2026

Ballad Health Acquires Land for Future Unicoi County Hospital

The new hospital is expected to feature an emergency department, 10 inpatient beds and outpatient services.

7/22/2026

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.

7/21/2026

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

Community Health Center of Buffalo Reports Data Breach

CHCB is working to review its existing data privacy policies and procedures.

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.

7/16/2026

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

Why Hospital Waiting Rooms Aren't Going Away

Despite advances in technology, thoughtfully designed reception spaces continue to evolve.

7/16/2026

Ground Broken on Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Hospital

The hospital is aiming to open in 2030 on Mount Sinai’s Upper East Side campus.

7/15/2026

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

Milestone Marked with Topping Out Ceremony for BayCare Hospital Manatee

Construction remains on schedule, with crews continuing work on interior spaces, infrastructure and clinical areas throughout the facility.

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.

7/14/2026

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

Thomas Jefferson University Unveils Plans for Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Allentown, PA

Located at One Center Square, in downtown Allentown, the campus will include more than 54,000 square feet of newly constructed medical education space.

7/14/2026

Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic to Open in September

The approximately 35,000-square-foot facility is designed around the needs of patients and families, bringing together hospital, clinic and diagnostic services in one location.

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.

7/8/2026

The Future of Healthcare Facility Construction Projects

Brian Cowperthwaite highlights the invisible work that impacts everyone who walks through a healthcare facility.

7/8/2026

Ground Broken on Jupiter Medical Center's Second Hospital

The 53,000-square-foot hospital will include 29 inpatient beds, four operating rooms, 24-hour emergency services, a diagnostic laboratory and imaging services.

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.

7/7/2026

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.

7/2/2026

Site Selection Mistakes: What Not To Do

Healthcare providers that treat site selection as a strategic decision, not a simple real estate deal, will be positioned for long-term success.

7/2/2026

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