April 2023 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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4/28/2023
What Fire Sprinklers and Alarms are the Best for Hospitals?
Manufacturers join to discuss the best fit sprinklers and alarms for hospitals.
4/28/2023
High Rise Financial Releases Research on Rates of Workplace Accidents
Among the top three states, healthcare is one of the most popular careers.
4/28/2023
Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative
The initiative positively impacted IPC staff burnout and aided prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
4/27/2023
Emergency Preparedness: Addressing Compliance Challenges
Healthcare facilities managers are dealing with important changes in the way their facilities comply with federal requirements for emergency preparedness.
Fires Spread at Local Hospitals, One Man Arrested4/27/2023
Valley Children's Healthcare Details New Net-Zero Environmental Strategy
The organization aims to reduce its emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
4/26/2023
How Heat Pumps Can Benefit Hospitals
A look at the emerging trend of using heat pumps instead of typical HVAC systems.
4/26/2023
St. Croix Hospice Opens Office in Green Bay
This new office marks the fifteenth branch in Wisconsin.
4/26/2023
WellSpan Turns Plastic to Construction Materials
WellSpan Hospital has partnered with Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration to turn plastic waste into concrete.
4/25/2023
What to Do in the Event of a Water Outage
Water outages can have a detrimental effect on healthcare facilities.Â
4/25/2023
St. Luke's Health System Accidentally Discloses Protected Health Information
Over 15,000 patients had their protected information disclosed due to a technical error.
4/25/2023
Government Officials Re-Introduce Violence Prevention Legislation
The bill aims to curb the rising rates of workplace violence in healthcare settings.
4/24/2023
Using Critical Data to Achieve Savings
By adopting a centralized, standardized approach to facility management, organizations can save money and improve safety and the patient experience.
4/24/2023
Caravel Autism Health Opens New Clinic in Northwest Indiana
The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces for young children with autism.
4/24/2023
Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital Fully Restores IT Network After Cyberattack
Systems were shut down to contain the cyberattack.
4/21/2023
When to Perform Maintenance on Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
Fire alarm and sprinkler manufacturers discuss when to maintenance.
4/21/2023
BrightSpring Health Services Targeted in Ransomware Attack
The Money Message ransomware group claims to have stolen more than 2 million records from the company.
4/21/2023
New Standard Senior Living Opens New Community in Hammonton
The new community offers 174 private studio apartment-style rooms with a bath and kitchenette.
4/20/2023
Best Practices for Ice Melt Application at Senior Care Facilities
Understanding how and when to use ice melt is key to reducing slippery conditions in winter.
29 Dead After Hospital Fire in Beijing4/20/2023
Encompass Health Opens Rehabilitation Hospital in Clermont
The new rehabilitation facility is home to 50 beds.
4/19/2023
Healthcare Flooring: Balancing Cleaning and Sustainability
Changing expectations placed on flooring in hospitals brought on by pandemic have created more complex replacement decisions for managers.
4/19/2023
CommonSpirit Health Provides Update on October 2022 Ransomware Attack
Over 160 different facilities were affected by the incident.
4/19/2023
HHS Investigated on Pandemic Relief Fund Distribution
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is concerned about the department’s decision to provide provider relief funds to profitable hospitals.
4/18/2023
Improving Water Quality in Healthcare Facilities
Water has an everyday role at healthcare facilities.
4/18/2023
AHA Urging Congress and Biden Administration to Act on Labor Shortage
Thousands of healthcare workers have left the industry.
4/18/2023
Physicians Rarely Speak to Patients About Gun Safety
Gun violence has been on the rise in the United States.
4/17/2023
Wrong Disinfectant Can Lead to Occupational Health Risks
Overuse of disinfectants cause healthcare workers to be unnecessarily exposed to substances that could cause or aggravate asthma or dermatitis.
4/17/2023
FEMA Sends Over $2.6 Million to Reimburse Danbury Hospital for COVID-19 Costs
The costs incurred were related to purchasing materials necessary for safe treatment during the pandemic.
4/17/2023
St. Luke's Health System Experiences Data Breach
The data breach was the result of sending certain letters to an incorrect mailing address.
4/14/2023
How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities
From laying out plans to actively drilling, fire safety drills are critical to preventing real harm.
4/14/2023
Iredell Memorial Hospital to Break Ground on New Expansion
The expansion will increase the size of both the emergency department and critical care unit.
4/14/2023
Montgomery General Hospital Suffers Cyberattack and Data Leak
The cyberattack involved unauthorized access to the hospital’s IT systems.
4/13/2023
How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Benefit Healthcare Facilities?
Within the IRA was an enhancement to the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction.
4/13/2023
Healthcare Coalition Releases AI Guidelines
The guidelines address the evolving landscape of AI tools.Â
4/13/2023
Skanska Signs Contract Amendment for Oregon Health & Science University Hospital Expansion
The expansion project is expected to open to patients sometime in 2026.
4/12/2023
Clinic Design: Common Configurations for the Future
Designs need to balance the customer experience, touchpoints, circulation and flow of people, exam room flexibility and walking distances for clinical staff.
Moose Wanders into Alaska Hospital4/12/2023
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Targeted in Data Breach Incident
The incident involved the unauthorized access of patient information.
4/11/2023
Mackenzie Health Implements Real-Time Location Systems, Sees Improvement
RTLS allows managers to quickly locate medical equipment and improve patient care.
4/11/2023
CMS Proposes New Rule for the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System
The new rule would increase aggregate Medicare spending by 3.7 percent compared with 2023.
4/11/2023
Swatting Attempt Takes Place at Sparrow Hospital
Lansing police was called to the hospital after several bomb threats were made.
4/10/2023
Future-Proofing Healthcare Infrastructure
Architects are focused on designing medical facilities that are sustainable, as well as pandemic- and future-proof.
4/10/2023
Surface Disinfectant Chemicals Market to Reach $5.3 Billion by 2033
The rise in use of disinfectants is due to several factors, including the pandemic.
4/10/2023
Select Medical Signs Agreement to Acquire Vibra Hospital of Richmond
The 63-bed hospital will be rebranded to Select Specialty Hospital – Richmond.
4/6/2023
Biophilia, Luxe Minimalism Paint Colors to Trend in Healthcare Facilities
Paint colors can leave a lasting impact on our moods.
4/6/2023
Class Certification in CareFirst Lawsuit Denied by District Court Judge
The lawsuit concerns a data breach that occurred in April 2014.
4/6/2023
AHA Urges Government Officials to Pass the Rural Hospital Support Act
The bill has been reintroduced to the Senate.
4/5/2023
Big-Picture Considerations in Clinic Design
Best practices for clinic layout and exam pod design that balance flexibility, efficiency, care delivery and standardization.
4/5/2023
Cases of Candida Auris on the Rise
Cases of Candida Auris have spread throughout half the country.
4/5/2023
AHA and AHCA Send in Joint Letter on Federal Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
The letter outlines concern about the federal mandate accelerating the current staffing crisis.
4/4/2023
What is the WELL Health-Safety Rating and How Does it Apply to Senior Care Facilities?Â
This rating applies to all types of facilities in addition to senior care facilities
4/4/2023
Tracking and Analytics Tool Compromised Patient Data
New York-Presbyterian Hospital notified patients that its tracking and analytics tool may have resulted in sharing patient information.
4/4/2023
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Opens New Clinic on South Lake Union Campus
The outpatient cancer treatment clinic is six-stories and 150,000 square-feet.
4/3/2023
'Elbow Grease' Is Critical for Infection Control
Elbow grease can help ensure healthcare facilities remain as pathogen-free as possible.
4/3/2023
Atlantic General Hospital Experienced Possible Data Breach
AGH conducted an investigation that determined there was unauthorized access to its servers.
4/3/2023
Prisma Health Reopens Emergency Department at North Greenville Hospital
Greenville County approved a one-time fund $13.49 million in COVID-19 relief funds to help reopen the department.