Recent Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management

Congress to Consider National Patient Safety Board Act of 2022

The legislation would establish an independent federal agency dedicated to preventing and reducing healthcare related harm.

12/9/2022 12:15:00 AM

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Suffers Cybersecurity Attack

Attack compromised nearly 70,000 patients’ data.

12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM

CDC Awards $3.2 Billion to Aid Healthcare Infrastructure, Workforce

Funding also includes $140 million from a new appropriation for jurisdictions to strengthen and revitalize their public health infrastructure.

12/9/2022 12:00:00 AM

Guidelines Target Active Shooters in Healthcare

Guideline provides a framework to include preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery from an active shooter or hostile event.

12/8/2022 12:15:00 AM

Hudson Regional Hospital Fined After Gun Cache Found

The New Jersey Department of Health found the hospital in violation of several licensing standards.

12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

Leapfrog Group Announces Top Hospitals and Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award

Over 100 U.S. hospitals received the Top Hospital Award.

12/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

Patient Safety Group Issues Wheelchair Alert

Hundreds of wheelchair-related injuries have been reported to Food and Drug Administration’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience reporting system.

12/7/2022 12:15:00 AM

Lehigh Valley Health Network Breaks Ground on New Hospital

The hospital is expected to open by the end of 2023.

12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

Medical Waste Becomes More Worrisome for Healthcare Professionals

Nine in 10 healthcare providers believe improper medical waste disposal greatly impacts patient health and safety.

12/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

Disinfectants That Don't Disinfect

Workers cannot kill the pathogens if they do not make contact using an activated disinfect that is allowed to remain wet according to the product’s label.

12/6/2022 12:15:00 AM