February 2022 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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2/28/2022
Healthcare Facilities Management Market to Reach $68 Billion by 2026
Emerging technologies is playing a key role in the growth of the healthcare facilities management market.
2/28/2022
$7.5 Million Donation Funds Emergency Department Construction
Children’s Health announced a $7.5 million donation from Bright Industries to help provide ongoing care for children
2/28/2022
New Jersey Medical Center Breaks Ground on Behavioral Health Expansion
The Raritan Bay Medical Center Behavioral Health unit will become a specialized inpatient center, serving both Geriatric Psychiatric care and Dual Diagnosis services.
2/25/2022
Behavioral Health Job Vacancies Lead to Long Patient Waitlists
Recruitment and retention concerns and hundreds of vacancies are contributing to months-long waitlists and an 11 percent decrease in the number of individuals served compared to 2019
2/25/2022
Emory Johns Creek Hospital Adds Two Floors to Facility
One floor includes 40 medical/surgical patient beds, while the other is shelled space that will include hospitalists’ offices.
2/25/2022
CISA Sends ‘Shields Up’ Message to Healthcare Organizations
The message follows the U.S. State Department advisory urging Americans to leave Ukraine.
2/24/2022
Hospitals Look to Technology, Donations to Retain Staff
Labor shortage has become a top concern for healthcare executives as workers are quitting in large numbers.
2/24/2022
Health Centers Receive $55 Million To Expand Access
Funds increase access and quality for underserved populations through virtual care, such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring.
2/24/2022
Texas System to Build Three New Hospitals
St. David’s HealthCare in Central Texas has invested $953 million in the region’s healthcare infrastructure.
2/23/2022
Senior Care Facilities Look Toward Technology to Combat Resident Loneliness
More consumer electronics are being used in senior care facilities to help residents stay connected.
2/23/2022
Washington D.C. to Build First Hospital in 20 Years
The new medical center includes a 136-bed, full-service hospital, ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics and community space, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transports.
2/23/2022
Healthcare Looks to Expand 3D Printing in 2022
More healthcare facilities are looking to add 3D-printing services within their operations.
2/22/2022
OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard: Are You in Compliance?
Respiratory protection programs continue to be among most cited annual OSHA violations across all industries.
2/22/2022
AHA Urges Congress to Address Labor Shortage
American Hospital Association details steps labor shortage that is impacting healthcare.
2/22/2022
$45 Million Gift Helps Expand Heart Hospital at Northwestern Medicine
The hospital will expand to 140 beds and modernize cardiovascular services on Northwestern Medicine’s Chicago campus Memorial Hospital.
2/18/2022
Patient Data Concerns Grow as Facilities Add Technology
While emerging technologies add value to healthcare facilities, top executives are concerned about patient data.
2/18/2022
LA County Approves $1.695 Billion Replacement Hospital
The 468,000-square-foot inpatient building will hold up to 346 beds and a new emergency department.
2/18/2022
University of Iowa Receives $70 Million for New Patient Tower
The donation will help the University of Iowa Health Care expand service by increasing patient capacity while modernizing its care facilities.
2/17/2022
OSHA Asks Healthcare Facilities to Better Protect Workers
Reports of injuries and illness in healthcare workers increased by 249 percent in 2020.
2/17/2022
VITAS Opens New Inpatient Hospice Unit
The VITAS IPU includes 16 private patient rooms with special amenities for families and visitors.
2/17/2022
S.C. Nursing Home Owner Arrested, Charged with Neglect
A South Carolina man who owns and runs two assisted living facilities was arrested and charged recently with neglecting and exploiting vulnerable adults and breach of trust.
2/16/2022
Hospitals Must Address Biases to Improve Patient Care
Lack of resources because of the ongoing pandemic have played a role in taking action against biases.
2/16/2022
Access Board Rule Targets Diagnostic Equipment
Standards established minimum technical criteria to ensure accessibility to medical diagnostic equipment, such as examination tables and imaging equipment.
2/16/2022
Senior Living Groups Form Coalition on Diversity and Inclusion
Coalition’s goal is to create a plan of action and strategy around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
2/15/2022
Water-Conservation Strategies for Healthcare Facilities
Understanding how and how much facilities use water is critical in curtailing waste and cutting utility costs
2/15/2022
Hospitals Growing Weary of Labor Shortages
CEOs label ongoing labor problems as top concern within healthcare facilities.
2/15/2022
Hospitals Warned Against Potential Ransomware Attacks
HHS suggests that healthcare facilities take the following steps to reduce attack surface areas to the greatest extent possible.
2/14/2022
Tackling Dry-Surface Biofilm
Bacteria on damp and dry surfaces colonize with other germs to build a tough, protective biofilm.
2/14/2022
Froedert & MCW Open Community Hospital in Wisconsin
The small-scale hospital is designed to treat medical emergencies that require attention beyond a health center’s or urgent care clinic’s capability.
2/14/2022
Mental Health in Healthcare Facilities Reaches Crisis Levels
More businesses have begun prioritizing their employees’ mental wellbeing as reports of poor mental health have reached crisis levels.
2/11/2022
4 Technologies Shaping Hospitals of the Future
Managers can expect augmented reality, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and virtual beds to reshape healthcare.
2/11/2022
University of Chicago Medicine Plans New Cancer Center
Construction will begin in 2023 on the new facility, which will open to patients in 2026.
2/11/2022
USDA Provides $1 Billion in Grants To Improve Rural Hospitals
Funding will help build or improve hospitals and clinics and help other essential community facilities.
2/10/2022
Aurora Medical Center Opens New Location
The new campus includes a medical office building and hospital with an emergency department, intensive care unit and operating rooms.
2/10/2022
What the Future of Lighting Holds for Healthcare
UV-C lighting technology has proven to be effective, but how many healthcare facilities will buy into the trend?
2/9/2022
OSHA Spotlights Safety Risks from Use of Robots
Robots in hospitals perform cleaning duties, deliver medications and handle routine security.
2/9/2022
Healthcare Facilities Digitize to Meet Evolving Pandemic Needs
Medical technology companies embrace digitization of product development, engineering, production and logistics.
2/8/2022
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Renames Facility
Names have been updated to reflect being a part of Novant Health.
2/7/2022
COVID-19 Takes Toll on Hospital Operating Margins
Hospital operating margins dropped more than 15 percent in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
2/7/2022
MyMichigan Health System Adds Tenth Hospital
The 49-bed hospital features 51 long-term care beds and 20 psych beds.
2/7/2022
Marshfield Clinic Health System Hospital to Open in 2022
Marshfield Medical Center-River Region to offer 29 specialty services, adult and pediatric primary care, physical and occupational therapy and urgent care.
2/4/2022
COVID-19 Monitoring Evolves as Virus Spreads
As the nation continues to cope with pandemic, healthcare facilities seek new ways to monitor cases
2/4/2022
Lee Health Relocates Regional Trauma Center
To prepare for the relocation, Gulf Coast Medical Center underwent extensive $315 million expansion.
2/4/2022
VA’s New EHR Creates Woes for Physicians: GAO
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' rollout of its new electronic health record transferred data to the new system, but the results failed to meet the needs of VA physicians.
2/3/2022
Cleaning Strategies for Furniture, Furnishings and Patient Care Equipment
Pieces of hospital equipment most likely to spread infection are difficult to disinfect.
2/3/2022
Methodist Health System to Build New Hospital in Texas
Hospital to break ground later this year on five-story, 200,000-square-foot project.
2/3/2022
How Healthcare Facilities Can Benefit From Lighting Technology
Lighting manufacturers discuss the reasons more healthcare facilities should be using lighting technologies.
2/2/2022
Enlivant Receives WELL Health-Safety Rating
Enlivant has become the first senior living provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.
2/2/2022
Cleveland Clinic Announces $1.3 Billion in Facilities Projects
Cleveland Clinic announced plans for new construction, expansion and renovation projects.
2/2/2022
HCA Healthcare to Build Five New Hospitals in Texas
The new facilities will complement HCA Healthcare’s existing presence in communities across Texas.
2/1/2022
How Hospitals Can Tackle Pandemics with Technology
As admissions soar, environmental services departments continue to implement innovative solutions.
2/1/2022
Rehabilitation Hospitals Breaks Ground on Texas Location
The hospital will offer inpatient rehabilitation care for patients with debilitating illnesses and injuries.
2/1/2022
Nursing Shortage Goes Beyond Pandemic
Organizations must hire more than 13 million nurses in the next decade, but challenges remain that leave many hesitant to stay.