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3/17/2026
Preventing Pests: Effective Measures in Healthcare Facilities
How integrated pest management can protect patient health.
3/4/2026
The High Cost of Healthcare Violence
As workplace violence increases, healthcare facilities face mounting financial and operational disruptions- prompting legislative action.
3/3/2026
Rethinking Fire Safety Inspections
Digital tools bridge the gap between growing facility complexity and workforce limitations, allowing teams to maintain the highest safety standards.
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.
2/24/2026
Assisted Living Facility Violated Safety Standards: OSHA
Fire at Gabriel House killed 10 residents died and injured and displaced dozens of others.
2/19/2026
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.
1/28/2026
Severe Winter Weather: What Healthcare Facilities Must Prioritize
Prioritizing critical systems and strategies is key to protecting patients, staff and operations during severe winter weather.
1/8/2026
Preparing for the Hazards of Winter Weather
Winter is here and healthcare facilities must be ready for inclement weather to prevent slips and falls.
12/3/2025
Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme Weather
Expert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.
10/28/2025
Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration
The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.
10/15/2025
Swatting Calls, Hoax Threats Have Real Consequences for Healthcare
A recent report of a shooting at a hospital in California turned out to be a possible swatting incident.
10/14/2025
Report: Violence Costs Hospitals More than $18B Per Year
Building safety into the facilities’ designs is one approach to preventing violence and ensuring resilience.
10/7/2025
Ohio Hospital Cafeteria Attack Shows Need for Safety Beyond Patient Care Areas
The hospital confirmed no patients were involved, operations were unaffected and the incident is under investigation.
9/30/2025
Long Island Hospital Fire Highlights Need for Emergency Preparedness
Seven patients were temporarily relocated, but no injuries were reported.
9/17/2025
Must Know Recalls of 2025
For the safety of our readers, Healthcare Facilities Today has closely followed all recall notices related to the industry.