October 2023 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management


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10/31/2023

The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

Designers have started implementing natural elements into the designs of healthcare facilities. 


10/31/2023

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals Building New Inpatient Hospital

The new facility will be located in McKinney, Texas.


10/30/2023

How To Avoid Day-Two Challenges in Construction Projects

Ensuring the involvement of professionals who will work in the space is critical to project success.


10/30/2023

UPMC and Washington Health Care Services Enter Affiliation Agreement

No timeline for approvals has been given.


10/27/2023

How Building Automation Systems Impact Healthcare Facilities

From patient comfort to maintenance, a BAS can have numerous impacts on a facility.


10/26/2023

Healthcare Facility Conversion Projects Come with Unique Considerations

Converting a historic firehouse into a mental healthcare facility posed four challenges for design firm JZA+D.


10/26/2023

CenterWell Senior Primary Care Opening Eight Centers in Virginia

The eight primary care centers will open throughout 2023 and 2024.


10/26/2023

HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville Hospital Resume Operations Following Cyberattack

Their IT experts shut down all connected systems on October 20.


10/25/2023

Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century

Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.


10/25/2023

Family Care Center Opens New Central Austin Clinic

This follows the opening of their Pflugerville clinic in early August.


10/25/2023

Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare

Prevention and detection are key to stopping healthcare violence.


10/24/2023

Moffitt McKinley Hospital Improves Patient Experience with Personal Technology

Patient outcomes improve when patients are actively engaged in their health and informed of their care.


10/24/2023

Baptist Memorial and Anderson Sign Shared Mission Agreement for Merger

The merger will take place in January 2024.


10/23/2023

Strategic Planning for Healthcare Construction Projects

Healthcare systems face an array of construction challenges, from rising costs and labor shortages to technology advances.


10/23/2023

Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery Completed

The design, done by SBLM Architects, meets key criteria mandated in the Baker Act of 1971.


10/20/2023

Can Building Automation Systems Assist with Management and Maintenance?

BAS manufacturers discuss how these systems can enhance managing and maintenance of critical systems.


10/19/2023

Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities

Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.


10/19/2023

HGA Breaks Ground on New Surgical and Critical Care Facility

The project is expected to be completed in 2026.


10/19/2023

MUSC Health Hospitals Caught in Westat Data Breach

Westat experienced a data breach through a vulnerability in the MOVEit software.


10/18/2023

Upskilling Can Fuel Worker Efficiency and Retention

Employers in the healthcare industry must recognize their responsibility to provide workers with a path to upward mobility.


10/18/2023

Relievus Opens New Facility in Oaks

The new facility will offer pain management solutions.


10/18/2023

Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks 

Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.


10/17/2023

Revolutionizing Healthcare Design: Modular, Flexible and Tech-Driven Trends

Designers look toward emerging trends for the development of healthcare facilities. 


10/17/2023

Community First Medical Center Struck by Data Breach

The Illinois-based facility experienced a breach in July.


10/16/2023

4 Considerations for Bed Tower Success 

Thoughtful bed tower design helps patients and staff alike feel valued, safe and supported.


10/16/2023

Baptist Health to Acquire Drew Memorial Health System

The acquisition will be completed in December.


10/13/2023

Challenges to Be Aware of With Building Automation Systems

BAS manufacturers discuss potential issues of dealing with automation systems.


10/12/2023

NYC Health + Hospitals-Woodhull Resumes Operations After Rainstorm

Inclement weather can create a perfect storm of problems for healthcare facilities.


10/12/2023

Yale New Haven Health System Acquires PhysicianOne Urgent Care

The change of ownership was approved in August.


10/12/2023

Cayuga Health System and Arnot Health Seek Approval to Affiliate

The two organizations are seeking regulatory approval to affiliate as members of a parent company.


10/11/2023

Bed Towers Provide Flexibility for Expanding Hospitals

Managers and organizations need to focus on key considerations to ensure bed towers deliver intended benefits.


10/11/2023

The Architectural Team Completes All-Memory-Care Community

Biophilia was a key concept in the design of this facility.


10/11/2023

CarolinaEast Medical Center Receives Bomb Threat

Facility managers can help in these situations by drilling staff in preparation for lockdowns.


10/10/2023

Healthcare Facilities Trends to Look Out for in 2024

Healthcare facility designs are adapting to evolving patient and staff needs, with a focus on providing a more hospitality-oriented environment for patients.


10/10/2023

St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange to Close

The hospital will close on October 12, 2023.


10/9/2023

How Clean Do Hard Nonporous Surfaces Need to Be?

Removing dirt from surfaces, whether visible or not, is fundamental to better patient outcomes.


10/9/2023

ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season

Standard 241 focuses on reducing the risk of airborne aerosol transmission.


10/6/2023

Can Building Automation Systems Help Save Energy?

BAS manufacturers join to discuss energy-saving features for healthcare facilities.


10/5/2023

Cabell Huntington Hospital Fights Legionella Spread

Legionella grows in water, making water heaters and plumbing conduits for its spread.


10/5/2023

Updated Notice from Prospect Medical Regarding Data Breach

The incident involved seven healthcare facilities.


10/5/2023

Three Ohio Healthcare Facilities Join Parkview Health

There will be a transition period for the three facilities as they fully integrate with Parkview.


10/4/2023

3 Ways Technology Can Benefit Facilities Teams

By investing in people supported by innovative technology, facilities will be better equipped to meet evolving challenges.


10/4/2023

36th Annual Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Held

The show was held in Charlotte, North Carolina.


10/4/2023

Florida Hospital Experiences Two Power Outages in Less Than 24 Hours

Facilities management can mitigate potential outages through training and planning. 


10/3/2023

Unique Facility Combines Housing and Healthcare

CCC Blackburn Center gives about 3,000 patients per year access to employment services, housing placement, and complementary clinic services.


10/3/2023

KnowBe4 Releases Figures Concerning Healthcare Cyberattacks

The U.S. healthcare industry has become a top target for cyberattacks over the past several years.


10/2/2023

5 Trends Shaping Healthcare Facilities and Patient Care

Technology, patient-centric design, accessible care and sustainable practices are influencing facilities of the future.


10/2/2023

Green Seal to Prohibit PFAS in Its Certified Products

This comes as a growing body of evidence indicates short-chain PFAS are just as hazardous.



 
 
 


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