March 2023 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management

A Potential Alternative to the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Program

Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a similar educational foundation on healthcare facilities.

3/28/2023 12:15:00 AM

Florida Officials Question HCA Healthcare After Report Goes Viral

Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Gus Bilirakis have requested more information from HCA Healthcare.

3/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident

AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.

3/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

Medical Office Building is Nation's First Net-Zero Healthcare Facility

Achieving net-zero building status required a two-part design combining energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.

3/27/2023 12:15:00 AM

Health Systems Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Ease Workforce Shortages

Almost half of executives in this survey report using AI solutions for their workforce.

3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

Press Ganey Releases Annual Safety Culture Trends Report

Findings report that there was a favorable shift in the perception of safety culture among clinical and nonclinical staff.

3/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

How Frequently Should Healthcare Facilites Mow Their Lawns and Maintenance Mowers?

Lawn mower manufacturers discuss how often healthcare facilities should cut their lawns and when to maintenance mowers.

3/24/2023 12:15:00 AM

CBIZ Releases 2023 State of Health Care Survey

The survey takes a look at healthcare plans and employee retention.

3/24/2023 12:00:00 AM

PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Enter Joint Venture for New Inpatient Rehab Facility

The new 67,0000-square-foot facility will feature 50 private rooms and a 12-bed acquired brain injury unit.

3/24/2023 12:00:00 AM

Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities

From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.

3/23/2023 12:15:00 AM

NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident

The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.

3/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

Hand Hygiene Guidelines Updated

There are two new recommendations on how to improve hand hygiene.

3/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

UCI Health's Efforts to Heal the Environment

Green efforts have targeted sustainable electricity, reduced medical gas use and electric grounds equipment.

3/22/2023 12:15:00 AM

Protecting Patients During Hospital Renovations

LEMOINE decided to look for a quicker, easier, and more cost-effective solution to separate construction areas from the hospital's patient-occupied areas.

3/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach

The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.

3/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.

3/21/2023 12:15:00 AM

Global Healthcare Exchange Announces the Best 50 Supply Chains for 2022

The Best 50 honorees were selected from more than 4,100 provider organizations.

3/21/2023 12:00:00 AM

Mental Health Crisis, Staff Violence Top List of Patient Safety Concerns

ECRI names the top 10 patient safety concerns of 2023.

3/21/2023 12:00:00 AM

3 Misconceptions About Healthcare Fire Safety

Healthcare facility managers who can avoid misconceptions can protect the safety and health of patients, staff and visitors

3/20/2023 12:15:00 AM

Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years

The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.

3/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

Grady Health System Opens the Correll Pavilion

The new outpatient facility is 10-stories tall and 600,000 square-feet.

3/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

What Kinds of Mowers are Used for Healthcare Facilities?

Lawn mower manufacturers discuss the different types of mowers and how they can be used.

3/17/2023 12:15:00 AM

BayCare Health System Opens New Hospital Named 'Wesley Chapel'

The new facility houses 86 beds and is 318,000 square-feet.

3/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident

The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.

3/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

Why the ADA Standards Matter for Senior Care Facilities

When the ADA standards are not properly followed, senior care facilities can incur serious costs.

3/16/2023 12:15:00 AM

Pennsylvania Reps Introduce Legislation to Hold Hospitals Accountable When Closing

If passed, the bill ensures that hospital systems will have to double the time in which they must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days.

3/16/2023 12:00:00 AM

Tampa General Hospital Opens Newly Renovated Regional Burn Center

The new Burn Center features a connected and specialized Burn Intensive Care Unit.

3/16/2023 12:00:00 AM

How Healthcare Facility Managers Can Elevate the Environment of Care

Managers need to ensure that every detail of a facility supports the team, community and patient experience.

3/15/2023 12:15:00 AM

Cyberattacks Play a Role in Patient Deaths

Cyberattacks can compromise patient care.

3/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Valleywise Health Medical Center Nearing Completion

The new medical center is 673,000 square-feet and 10-stories high.

3/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Artwork Promotes Health and Healing in Healthcare Facilities

Art is being utilized for more services in healthcare facilities.

3/14/2023 12:15:00 AM

Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Wisconsin Opens in Eau Claire

The new facility is a 36-bed rehabilitation hospital inside HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.

3/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

Proposed Law May Cut Hospital Facilities Fee

The bill aims to lower healthcare expenses for those seeking care.

3/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

Infection Prevention: The HAI That Never Happened

Hospitals need to raise the level of awareness regarding environmental hygiene and its importance throughout society.

3/13/2023 12:15:00 AM

Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

According to the CDC, alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not work well against the norovirus.

3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

Sunrise Senior Living Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management

The rating goes for all of Sunrise’s 270-plus communities in the U.S. and Canada.

3/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

Is Gas-powered or Electric More Efficient for Healthcare Facilities Mowers?

Lawn mower manufacturers discuss the benefits and drawbacks of gas-powered versus electric mowers.

3/10/2023 12:15:00 AM

Essentia Health 'Vision Northland' Project Nearly Complete

The project is a medical campus located in downtown Duluth.

3/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach

Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.

3/10/2023 12:00:00 AM

How Can Senior Care Facilities Attract Families to Visit?

The design of common areas will be critical for holding family gatherings.

3/9/2023 12:15:00 AM

FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware

The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.

3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM

90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home

Residents and staff have been fighting off the outbreak since February.

3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM

Outpatient Healthcare Facilities Set for Enormous Growth

Aging U.S. population is driving demand for outpatient healthcare facilities and services, reinforcing the stability of medical office assets.

3/8/2023 12:15:00 AM

Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Adds a Medical Office Building

The new medical office building is two stories and 25,000 square-feet.

3/8/2023 12:00:00 AM

Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval

The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.

3/8/2023 12:00:00 AM

Owners of Senior Care Facilities to Pay $7.2 Million for Offering Worthless Services

The initial lawsuit alleged owners provided worthless services to residents.

3/7/2023 12:15:00 AM

St. Luke's Opens New Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic and Lakeview Lab

The new OB-GYN clinic and lab is 16,000 square-feet, nearly double its original size.

3/7/2023 12:00:00 AM

Moz Designs Illuminates Inspira Vineland Medical Center

Moz Designs designed the facility with patients’ wellness in mind.

3/7/2023 12:00:00 AM

Damaged Hospital Surfaces Cannot Be Disinfected

Some chemical disinfectants are so harmful to surfaces that damage might shorten their lifespans.

3/6/2023 12:15:00 AM

Presbyterian Health Services and UnityPoint Health Explore Combining into New Organization

The two organizations, if combined, would be able to service both New Mexico and the Midwest.

3/6/2023 12:00:00 AM

St. Luke's University Health Network Opens Three-Story Addition

SLUHN’s Upper Bucks Campus new addition adds more than 117,225 square-feet of space.

3/6/2023 12:00:00 AM

Current Trends in Roofing for Facility Management

A summary of the topics and issues discussed in the recent round of manufacturer roundtables on roofing.

3/3/2023 12:15:00 AM

OhioHealth to Expand Grant Medical Center in Columbus

A part of this expansion will include a new trauma center, emergency department and critical care pavilion.

3/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Changes to 'Salinas Valley Health'

The change comes as a new envisioning of the institution's overall look and feel.

3/3/2023 12:00:00 AM

Senior Living Facilities for the Baby Boomer Generation

Baby Boomers want to maintain their lifestyles and connections in senior living.

3/2/2023 12:15:00 AM

Willapa Harbor Hospital Acquires Property for Future Upgraded Hospital

The future hospital will be located on a 20-acre property.

3/2/2023 12:00:00 AM

Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital

Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.

3/2/2023 12:00:00 AM

Women Pave the Way for Women in Healthcare Facilities

Women in healthcare leadership are responsible for providing opportunities for female employees to rise through the ranks.

3/1/2023 12:15:00 AM

Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter

Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.

3/1/2023 12:00:00 AM

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Releases Workplace Violence Report

The report details various incidents of workplace violence and establishes a United Code of Conduct.

3/1/2023 12:00:00 AM

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