January 2024 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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1/31/2024
Cleveland Clinic Confiscated 30,000 Weapons in 2023
A mix of technology and collaboration can help address workplace violence in healthcare settings.
1/31/2024
Contractor Employee Killed in Construction Incident at Brockton Hospital
OSHA found the contractor could have prevented the fatal incident that occurred in June 2023.
1/31/2024
Peru Hospital Reopens Under OSF Healthcare
The Peru, Illinois hospital was shut down over a year ago prior to its reopening.
1/30/2024
Five Key Points to an Effective Infection Control Program
Follow these tips to create strong infection control practices.
1/30/2024
University Health Breaks Ground on Palo Alto Hospital
The five-story, 166 inpatient bed hospital is slated to open in 2027.
1/29/2024
Technology To Benefit Facilities and Patients
Technological innovations vary in application but collectively contribute to a more efficient, accessible and personalized healthcare system.
1/29/2024
Franciscan Alliance to Fully Acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital
The acquisition will be completed in spring.
1/26/2024
Preventing Quat Binding in Healthcare Facilities
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss how to prevent quat binding from happening.
1/25/2024
Modular Construction: A Different Approach to Building Healthcare Facilities
Modular construction may save on construction time and be a more sustainable practice.
1/25/2024
Columbus Regional Healthcare System Caught in Data Breach
The incident occurred in May 2023.
1/25/2024
ThedaCare Completes Modernization of Neenah Medical Center
The $100 million modernization project began in January 2022.
1/24/2024
Workplace Violence: Finding Effective Training
Maintaining a security presence is part of the solution, but managers also need to select a program that meets organizations’ needs.
1/24/2024
Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital Opens Second Lehi Campus
The new facility will officially open on February 12.
1/24/2024
Seattle Children's Hospital Embroiled in Mold Class-Action Lawsuit
Getting rid of mold requires tackling the issue at its source.
1/23/2024
Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities have resulted in reimplementing masking guidelines as flu season continues.
1/23/2024
FCA Combines Two Existing Hospitals for WMC Health Alliance
The existing building received an additional 51,000 square feet of renovations.
1/22/2024
Designing Customized Furnishings in Healthcare
What happens when the exact furniture piece healthcare designers need does not exist? They help create it.
1/22/2024
Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center Expansion Underway
The 60,000-sqaure-foot expansion is expected to open in 2025.
1/19/2024
Disinfecting Against Tough-to-Kill Pathogens
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the best chemicals to use against highly resistant germs.
1/18/2024
Inclusivity and Dignity in Healthcare Facility Design
A sense of pride in the facility is important to the patient experience.
1/18/2024
HMG Healthcare Experiences Data Security Incident
The data incident occurred in November 2023.
1/18/2024
Froedtert Hospital to Add Nine-Story Patient Tower
The new addition is expected to open in 2027.
1/17/2024
De-escalating Workplace Violence: A Training Infrastructure
Strategies and tactics to build an effective program that protects workers and patients.
1/17/2024
Study Finds Bacteria Stick Around Even After Cleaning
Rethinking the disinfection process is critical to killing germs of all kinds.
1/17/2024
RWJBarnabas Health Begins Construction on New Cancer Care Hospital
The 12-story, 510,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2025.
1/16/2024
Evidence-Based Design Plays Major Role in New Healthcare Facilities
Designers must remain flexible to best provide individuals with healing design solutions.
Skanska Completes Lee Health's ICU Expansion1/15/2024
Cleaning Patient Care Equipment
Left untouched, objects or materials such as clothes, utensils and furniture can carry infections.
Cullman Regional Completes Two-Phase Expansion Project1/12/2024
Training Frontline Healthcare Staff for Effective Pathogen Control
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss training frontline staff on different chemicals and their dwell times.
1/11/2024
How to Integrate Biophilia into Healthcare Settings
Biophilia, while associated with plant life, is much more than just that.
1/11/2024
Baptist Health and Compass Surgical Partners Announce Joint Venture
The two organizations plan on launching a network of ambulatory surgery centers.
1/11/2024
MountainView Hospital Finishes New Patient Tower
The tower added 64 beds and 71,714 square feet to the facility.
1/10/2024
Human-Centered Design Can Redefine Physical Spaces
By weaving technology into the fabric of healthcare, designers can tackle inherent challenges at the heart of healthcare.
1/10/2024
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Opens New Oncology Center
The new facility is called the Bourland Radiation Oncology Center.
1/10/2024
Patient Barricades Themself in Room at Methodist Richardson Medical Center
The patient was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
1/9/2024
Patient-Centric Design Helps Ensure the Success of Healthcare Design Projects
There are various elements to consider when creating a place of healing.
1/9/2024
Mayo Clinic to Expand New Prague Cancer Center
The health system is committing $9 million to this expansion project.
1/8/2024
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Drive Healthcare Efficiency and Resilience
Robotics and AI can help managers reduce costs and risk, improve operational efficiency and address tough challenges.
1/8/2024
UCHealth Breaks Ground on Major Expansion Project
The project includes a new tower and a cancer center.
1/5/2024
Differentiating Between Traditional and 'Hospital Grade' Disinfectants
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the distinction between two types of products.
1/4/2024
3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare
Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.
1/4/2024
Great Falls Clinic and Hospital Announces Campus Expansion
The new property is located on almost 15 acres of space.
1/4/2024
Jefferson Health and LVHN Announce Intent to Combine
The combined system would operate 30 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care.
1/3/2024
Study Finds C. auris Capable of Quick Recontamination
While already being tough to deal with, C. auris can also swiftly contaminate a recently disinfected environment.
1/3/2024
Team Strategy for Effective Healthcare Cleaning
Team approach can help facilities set priorities, identify responsibilities and avoid contamination
Coos Health and Wellness Hit by Data Breach1/2/2024
How Patient-Centric Design Helps Promote Wellness
Staying informed on accessible patient-centric design will further improve healing and the facility’s overall wellness mission.
1/2/2024
Tampa General Hospital Renames Children's Hospital
The children’s hospital has been renamed in honor of long-time donators.