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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.



 
 
 


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