December 2022 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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12/29/2022
Hospitals Impacted by Winter Weather
Freezing temperatures leave hospitals with low water pressure.
12/29/2022
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Oncology Facility
The center will be complete in one year.
12/29/2022
How Flooring Acts as a Mode of Infection Transmission
Here are strategies for breaking the mode of transmission if potential pathogens move from floors onto surfaces near patients.
12/28/2022
Strategic Planning for Sustainable Healthcare
Managers’ decisions surrounding environmental initiatives will have a direct impact on patients, associates and communities.
12/28/2022
Assisted Living Facility Market Expected to Grow in New Year
The significant aging population is increasing the demand for independent living facilities.
12/28/2022
Top 10 Most-Read Healthcare Facilities Articles of 2022
The most-read Healthcare Facilities Today articles of 2022 discuss a range of topics impacting healthcare facility management.
12/27/2022
HHS Releases Ownership Data for Medicare-Certified Hospitals
The new information includes detailed information on the ownership of more than 7,000 hospitals certified to participate in the Medicare program.
12/27/2022
Centura Health Breaks Ground on Expansion
The project is slated to be completed by fall 2024.
12/27/2022
Optimizing the Emergency Department for Efficiency and Success
Managers can invest in emergency department renovations to keep up with patient care, remain competitive, meet current codes and increase revenue.
12/22/2022
Lowering Carbon Emissions: Guidance for HospitalsÂ
Primary purpose is to aid managers of existing buildings in planning retrofit and operational strategies to achieve deep carbon reductions.
12/22/2022
More Hospitals Expected to Use Blockchain Technology to Protect Data
Data breaches continue to affect patients. Blockchain might fix the problem.
12/22/2022
Louisiana Hospitals Announce Affiliation
The affiliation creates opportunities for immediate collaboration to improve access to and the quality of pediatric healthcare in Louisiana.
12/21/2022
Nursing Home Management Sued for Financial Fraud
Lawsuit alleges financial fraud caused resident neglect and harm.
12/21/2022
Montana Psychiatry & Brain Health Center Expands Services with New Location
The Bozeman Montana Psychiatry clinic opened earlier this month.
12/20/2022
Senior Care Facilities Can Plan for Safety Within New Designs
Senior care facilities are striving to balance safety and independence for their residents.
12/20/2022
CMS Warns of Breach Impacting 254,000 Medicare Beneficiaries
Initial information indicates that Healthcare Management Solutions acted in violation of its obligations to CMS.
12/20/2022
Inspira Health Adds Salem Medical Center to Portfolio
The New Jersey committee appropriates $25 million to Inspira Health to provide Salem Medical Center medical and communication innovation.
12/19/2022
Threats of Violence, Infection Scaring Away Hospital Patients
70 percent of survey respondents say hospitals need to improve physical security.
12/19/2022
New Report Addresses State of Healthcare Operations
Eighty-one percent of hospitals and health systems must contend with data silos and disparate technology systems.
12/19/2022
Idaho Opens Latest Veterans Senior Care Facility
The 64-bed nursing facility first broke ground in late 2020.
12/16/2022
Facility Condition Assessments Help Manage Building Maintenance Costs
Financial pressures on healthcare facilities make it critical to integrate disciplines that help systems optimize their limited capital.
12/16/2022
Cancer Centers Struggle to Keep Up with Demand
More than 40 percent of survey respondents say they would have to physically expand their space in order to keep up with current demand.
12/16/2022
ScionHealth to Build New Florida Rehabilitation Unit
Construction is expected to start in early 2023.
12/15/2022
National Handwashing Awareness Week Focuses on Facilities
Proper hand hygiene adherence is one of the simplest and most cost-effective elements of infection prevention but remains unacceptably low.
12/15/2022
Ensign Group Acquires Colorado Senior Care Facility
The acquisition grows Ensign’s portfolio to 82 healthcare facilities.
12/15/2022
3 Strategies for Hospital Roofing Infrastructure
Healthcare facilities managers must be proactive in assessing their roofing assets before extreme weather hits, a leak is discovered or worse.
12/14/2022
Bacteria Found in Tap Water at Franciscan Children's Hospital
Franciscan Children’s Hospital has begun restricting use of tap water after detection of harmful bacteria.
12/14/2022
Biden Administration Considers Minimum Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
AHCA/NCAL cite ongoing labor shortage as why minimum staffing mandate could be challenging.
12/14/2022
Guide Offers Telehealth Implementation Insights
Document provides insights and best practices for telehealth, including carbon reduction, space utilization, equitable access and technology
12/13/2022
Environmental Hygiene Programs Help Reduce C. diff Rates
Proper cleaning and disinfection procedures play a critical role against the spread of C diff, according to a recent study
12/13/2022
HHS Warns of New Ransomware Group Targeting Healthcare Facilities
Royal has been targeting healthcare networks.
12/13/2022
Sparrow Health System Joins University of Michigan Health
University of Michigan Health has committed $800 million to Sparrow Health System.
12/12/2022
Maximizing Microfiber Cleaning Products
Performance of scientifically engineered wiping and mopping products performance depends on the way they are used, laundered and stored.
12/12/2022
New York Governor Signs Legislation to Help Spread of Infections in Senior Care Facilities
The legislation aims to expand the existing pandemic emergency plan.
12/12/2022
HAIs Contribute to Growth of Surface Disinfectant Market
The surface disinfectant market is expected to grow 8.5 percent by 2030.
12/9/2022
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
Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Suffers Cybersecurity Attack
Attack compromised nearly 70,000 patients’ data.
12/9/2022
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.
12/8/2022
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
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
Leapfrog Group Announces Top Hospitals and Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award
Over 100 U.S. hospitals received the Top Hospital Award.
12/7/2022
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
Lehigh Valley Health Network Breaks Ground on New Hospital
The hospital is expected to open by the end of 2023.
12/7/2022
Medical Waste Becomes More Worrisome for Healthcare Professionals
Nine in 10 healthcare providers believe improper medical waste disposal greatly impacts patient health and safety.
12/6/2022
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
Crib Shortage Leaves Healthcare Facilities Scrambling During Flu Season
Increase of flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases in pediatric hospitals has left facilities without enough appropriate equipment.
12/6/2022
Genesee Health System Supports Families with New Behavior Health Facility
HED developed a new facility that brings all of GHS’ children’s program to one space.
12/5/2022
CMS Alert Targets Healthcare Workplace Violence
Facilities have been put on notice that they are responsible for protecting patients and healthcare workers from physical violence.
12/5/2022
Memorial Hospital Ends Labor and Delivery Birthing Services
The hospital still plans to provide pediatric services, prenatal, postpartum and women’s services.
12/5/2022
Modular Construction Method Expected to Grow in Coming Years
The method is growing in popularity.
12/2/2022
ASHE Offers Maintenance Technician Certification
Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Healthcare (MECH) is a benchmark for evaluating the core skills of healthcare maintenance mechanics and technicians.
12/2/2022
Mercy Health – Kentucky to Build New Cancer Center
Construction will be complete by the second quarter of 2024.
12/2/2022
Video Management Software Improves Safety at Metropolitan Multi-Service Center
The center’s staff can be alerted in real time if an incident occurs without waiting for an incident report to be filed.
12/1/2022
Hospitals Safer for Patients in Last Decade
Safety improvements saved more than 16,000 lives over the 10-year period.
12/1/2022
Connected Medical Devices Accelerating Cyberattacks at Healthcare Facilities
Over 60 percent of healthcare cyberattacks impact patient data.Â
12/1/2022
Baptist Health and Encompass Health Corp Propose New Rehabilitation Hospital
The hospital will allow for relocation of a 29-bed physical rehabilitation unit at Baptist Health Louisville.