March 2022 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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3/31/2022
Hospitals’ Body Cameras Help Fight Workplace Violence
CoxHealth hospitals’ security guards have started to wear body cams to help monitor workplace violence.
3/31/2022
Southcoast Behavioral Health Expands Adolescent Behavioral Program
Southcoast Behavioral Health will expand its behavioral health service line from 24 beds to 48 beds.
3/30/2022
Why Healthcare Facilities Need to Update Their Software Systems
By not regularly updating software systems, healthcare facilities could be putting their patients at risk.
Law Funds Support for Mental Health of Healthcare Workers3/30/2022
Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Breaks Ground on Latest Expansion
The renovations will accommodate the increase in patient volume that the healthcare facility has seen in recent years.
3/29/2022
The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems
Systems are critical in providing safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff throughout facility.
Less Than Half of Healthcare Facilities are Utilizing Multicloud Services3/29/2022
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Build New Pavilion in New York City
The cancer care pavilion on the main campus on the Upper East Side is slated to open in 2030.
3/28/2022
Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look
If hygiene procedures are to be effective, a determination needs to be made regarding product efficacy and whether the results are worthwhile.
3/28/2022
Cape Fear Valley Health System Announces Expansion
The construction will build two new floors on top of the existing medical center.
3/28/2022
Healthcare Facility Infrastructure Changes for the Digital Age
Facility managers are now up to the impossible task of deciding when aging infrastructure needs to be updated, but how does technology play a role?
3/25/2022
OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers
OSHA is developing a standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from workplace exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
3/25/2022
Atrium Health Union West Opens Hospital in Charlotte
Atrium Health Union West is the first newly built hospital in the Charlotte area in more than 30 years.
3/24/2022
What Healthcare Facilities Risk When Patient Data Gets Exposed
There has been an uptick of cyberattacks against hospitals and other healthcare facilities, putting patients at risk.
3/24/2022
Deborah Heart and Lung Center Breaks Ground on New Expansion
This is the first major expansion the center has seen since the mid-1990s
3/24/2022
Firing Over COVID-19 Complaint Triggers U.S. Lawsuit
Whistleblower sues over alleged firing regarding complaint about medical practice's failure to protect employees from COVID-19.
3/23/2022
Rethinking Routine Healthcare Cleaning Practices
Housekeeping managers need to understand the difference between hotel clean and hospital clean.
3/23/2022
How Will Technology Change the Way Healthcare Facilities Operate?
Manufacturers discuss the impacts and challenges of new technology on facilities
3/23/2022
Mount Sinai Medical Centers to Build Braman Cancer Center
Mount Sinai Medical Center recently announced the building of the Irma and Norman Braman Cancer Center on its main campus in Miami Beach, Florida.
3/22/2022
Hospital Earns Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
Aspirus Wausau Hospital earned recognition in the foundation’s third year of the program.
3/22/2022
Essentia Health Adds ICU-Capable Rooms to Medical Center
Essentia Health will add ICU-capable rooms in its new St. Mary’s Medical Center that is under construction.
3/22/2022
Cleaning Patient Rooms Once a Day Is Not Enough
Studies have shown that cleaning hospital rooms only once per day is not enough because surfaces can get contaminated more quickly
3/21/2022
VA Recommends Closing Hospitals in System Overhaul
VA system serves about 9 million veterans nationwide through 171 medical facilities and more than 1,000 outpatient care locations.
3/21/2022
Trillium Health Partners to Replace Existing Hospital in Ontario
Stantec was selected to provide planning, design and conformance services for Trillium Health Partners’ Mississauga Hospital project.
3/21/2022
Giles Bed Tower at Norton Healthcare Pavilion Completes Project Under Pandemic Conditions
After an extensive overhaul, the Giles Bed Tower at Norton Healthcare Pavilion has welcomed patients back to its facility.
3/18/2022
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Workplace Violence
Joint Commission revised its workplace violence standards effective Jan. 1, 2022.
3/18/2022
Tryko Expands Senior Care Portfolio in Maryland
Tryko Partners will add Brighton Gardens and Sunrise of Carrol to its real estate portfolio.
3/17/2022
Strategic Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities must practice continuous emergency preparedness in the face of these more intense natural disasters, but is it practical to always be prepared for every emergency?
3/17/2022
Most Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The ongoing labor shortage has contributed to wards shutting down at several hospitals, but what happens when an entire facility closes?
3/17/2022
University Health and PAM Health Collaborate to Expand Rehabilitation Services in San Antonio
The partnership allows University Health’s rehabilitation footprint to expand to three different locations.
3/16/2022
Incoming Technology Trends for Healthcare Facilities Management
Technology manufacturers discuss what trends to look out for in the coming years.
3/16/2022
UC Davis Breaks Ground on Aggie Square Project
Aggie Square will bring together university research, industry and the community to create opportunities across the region.
3/16/2022
How To Balance Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Patient Care
Energy efficiency and sustainability are high priorities in healthcare facilities, but patients come first
3/15/2022
Interior Design’s Impact on Hospital Staffing
Managers need to upgrade facilities overall to make them as appealing as possible to current and potential employees
3/15/2022
NFMT Preview: What to Expect in Baltimore
The National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference & Expo is making its return to the Baltimore Convention Center on March 29-31, 2022.
EPOCH Senior Living Opens Connecticut Senior Care Facility3/14/2022
Disney Adults Find New Home in Walt Disney Company's New Retirement Community
The Walt Disney Company will build a new community for those who want to continue to experience Disney magic.
3/14/2022
Emergency Preparedness Now a Year-Round Challenge
Threats from hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes require increased attention to healthcare facility resilience.
3/11/2022
OSHA Expands COVID-19 Inspections at Healthcare Facilities
OSHA will increase highly focused inspections at healthcare facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients.
3/11/2022
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Begins ICU Expansion
Officials broke ground on the $162.5 million ER and ICU expansion at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.
3/10/2022
NIST Guide Targets Cybersecurity for Telehealth
The guide aims to help identify risks associated with remote patient monitoring architecture.
3/10/2022
HHS Invests in Healthcare Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources will invest in $250 million to reduce dependency on foreign markets.
3/10/2022
Goodwill Industries and Norton Healthcare Partner to Offer an Opportunity Campus in Louisville
Norton Healthcare will open the first hospital in West Louisville in more than 100 years.
3/9/2022
How to Gain Patient Trust with New Technology
New technology aims to improve the quality of patient care, but many patients are wary to try new products without seeing previous results.
3/9/2022
Mayo Clinic Health System to Build New Locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Mayo Clinic Health System will expand into Wisconsin while modernizing its Mankato, Minnesota location.
3/9/2022
Bat Intrusion Hits Louisiana Medical Center
No patients or staff members were harmed, and affected areas were cleaned and disinfected.
3/8/2022
Now is the Time to Improve Cybersecurity Protocols
As hospitals and other healthcare facilities invest in new technologies, it is essential that managers stay on top of cybersecurity.
3/8/2022
South Georgia Medical Center to Move Forward with Phase I of Expansion
The South Georgia Medical Center expansion is estimated to cost $125 million and take several years to complete.
3/8/2022
Two Emergency Preparedness Tactics for Healthcare Facilities
Facility managers must ensure buildings and organizations are ready to handle crises while supporting a high level of care.
3/7/2022
What Can Hospitals Do To Prevent Workplace Violence?
Reports of violence and harassment have increased in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, but organizations are still looking for the best way to protect staff members and patients.
3/7/2022
Kindred Rehabilitation Services to Open New Location in Jacksonville
Kindred Rehabilitation Services will build a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
3/7/2022
What Do You Do With an Aging Hospital?
Facilities managers are now tasked with determining what to do when it comes to an aging or vacant building.
3/4/2022
4 Best Practices to Follow for Optimal Elevator Performance
Conducting an elevator audit can help ensure healthcare facility managers that their elevators are operating at peak performance.
3/4/2022
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine to Open in April
The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine will open in phases starting in April.
3/4/2022
CDC Eases Mask Requirements
As COVID-19 numbers trend downward, the CDC loosens requirements for masks.
3/3/2022
How to Avoid 3 Common Lighting Upgrade Mistakes
Focusing on safety, expert help and savvy specification can help managers deliver long-term dividends.
3/3/2022
Biden Reforms Aim to Improve Quality and Safety of Senior Care Facilities
President Joe Biden has announced plans to improve the quality of the nation’s nursing homes.
3/3/2022
Wisconsin Passes Law Protecting Healthcare Workers
The legislation makes it a felony to threaten a healthcare worker or their family.
3/2/2022
How Will Technology Change the Healthcare Industry?
With more software and technology being implemented into healthcare facilities, many wonder how the industry will change.
3/2/2022
Tampa General Hospital to Build New Behavioral Health Facility
The four-story building will provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services.
3/2/2022
Furniture Decisions Play an Important Role in Behavior Health Facilities
Designers must take into account appropriate furnishes and how they can be used by patients in these facilities.
3/1/2022
Rehabilitation Hospital Chain to Open Facility in Florida
Everest Rehabilitation Hospital announced the construction of a free-standing comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital in Florida.
3/1/2022
Renovation Projects Turns Former Suburban Hospital into Healthcare Innovation Hub
AlphaLab Health cultivates promising medical technologies and other health solutions.
3/1/2022
Hackensack Meridian Revamps Campus, Expands Treatment Rooms
Medical center will debut expanded emergency department with additional treatment rooms in early 2022