Maintenance and Operations
Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health System
Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system.
10/3/2024
The Impact of Lighting on Healthcare Staff's Well-Being
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights impact staff comfort and efficiency.
9/27/2024
Bradford Health Services Acquires Lakeview Health
The acquisition will expand Bradford’s reach and service offerings.
9/26/2024
Award Winners Announced by Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo
Eight reward recipients were selected by industry leaders.
9/26/2024
Microhospitals Thrive on Efficiency, Connections
These lean facilities provide a range of accessible services and reinforce the relationship and collaboration between patient and doctor.
9/25/2024
KSB Hospital Approved to Join OSF HealthCare
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board officially approved the change of ownership.
9/24/2024
Lighting a Path: How Lights Help with Wayfinding
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights can be used for wayfinding applications.
9/20/2024
Northwest Healthcare to Acquire 10 Carbon Health Urgent Care Centers
The 10 urgent care centers are located in Arizona.
9/18/2024
The Role of Lighting in Patient Well-Being and Recovery
Lighting manufacturers discuss how certain types of lighting impacts a patient’s mood and health.
9/13/2024
9 Steps to a Successful Healthcare Capital Project
Navigating the future of the healthcare industry can be challenging, but prioritizing these key drivers for healthcare capital projects can help senior leaders make future-proof choices.
9/5/2024
Steward Health Care to Sell Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana
The facility is being sold to CHRISTUS Health.
9/5/2024
Steward Health Care to Sell Massachusetts Hospitals
The organization announced that certain Massachusetts hospitals will be sold off to other systems.
9/4/2024
Sharp HealthCare and Palomar Health Form Partnership
The partnership aims to maximize inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services for patients in North County San Diego.
9/3/2024
Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQ
Case study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.
8/30/2024
Sunrise Senior Living Assumes Management of Battery Park Community
Sunrise seeks to renovate the independent living high-rise community by modernizing the HVAC and main building systems.
8/22/2024
Democratic VP Pick Signals Hope for Senior Care Facilities
Vice president hopeful has long-term stance on senior care facilities.
8/20/2024
New Vision Institute Signage Developed by Kolano Design
The signage and wayfinding system were designed to enhance accessibility throughout the facility.
8/16/2024
Roper Hospital to be Sold to MUSC Health
The transaction is expected to be complete in late 2029.
8/14/2024
IRA Capital, Oaktree Acquire 12 Property Medical Portfolio
The 12 property portfolio spans 600,000 square feet.
8/7/2024
Facility Condition Assessments Help Make Cases for Upgrades
Making a case to the C-suite for facility upgrades can be tough, but facility managers can leverage FCAs to communicate their needs.
8/1/2024
Strategies for Tackling Deferred Maintenance in Healthcare
Solid data and clear communication to the C-suite offer managers hope in improving the condition of aging healthcare facilities.
7/31/2024
Mercy to Operate Three Former Walmart Health Centers in Arkansas
The organization anticipates opening these locations by late summer.
7/30/2024
Healthcare Surfaces Institute Merges With ISSA
The HSI community can become members of ISSA immediately.
7/24/2024
Ensuring Efficiency Despite Healthcare Labor Gaps
Managers need to begin prioritizing hiring new talent so efficiency doesn’t drop.
7/23/2024
Skills Gap Remains Wide in Facilities Management
Many candidates lack the skills that are needed to be a facilities manager.
7/22/2024
3 Key Roles Doors Play in Healthcare Facilities
From securing areas to reducing infection spread, doors play many parts in a healthcare facility’s operations.
7/19/2024
Atlantic Health System Forms Joint Venture with Premier Health Associates
The joint venture seeks to expand its ability to provide comprehensive primary care.
7/18/2024
Senior Care Facilities Construction Drops, Occupancy Increases
This is the twelfth consecutive quarter that occupancy has increased in the senior care market.
7/16/2024
When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Doors?
Door manufacturers discuss when to maintain doors in healthcare facilities.
7/11/2024
Inside the NICU: How the Facilities Team Protects Newborns
The facilities team at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital strives to take care of their most vulnerable patients.
7/9/2024
Saint Peter's to Join Atlantic Health System
Both have announced their signing of an agreement to expand their strategic partnership.
6/27/2024
Aylo Health Announces Opening of Second Primary Care Office in Georgia
The official opening is on July 8, 2024.
6/17/2024
Breaking a Barrier to Entry: Doors and Accessibility
Door manufacturers discuss door hardware that helps to increase accessibility in healthcare facilities.
6/14/2024
Oklahoma Mercy Health Clinic Reopens After Tornado Damage
The clinic was struck by an EF 4 tornado on April 27.
6/13/2024
The Downfall of Walmart's Health Centers: What Happened?
A multitude of factors contributed to the closure of the clinics, including labor shortages and other barriers to entry.
6/6/2024
Maine Medical Center and Southern Maine Health Care Complete Combination
The combination forms a multi-campus medical center known as MaineHealth Maine Medical Center.
6/6/2024
Water Main Break Hampers Atlanta Hospital's Operations
The hospital received 58,000 gallons of water from local sources to maintain air conditioning.
6/5/2024
Healthcare Landscapes Come of Age
Healthcare organizations are rethinking the role of facilities landscapes in the overall mission of care and healing for patients and staff.
6/3/2024
The Shift Towards Outpatient Care Facilities
Lower costs, increased patient convenience and more are driving a shift towards outpatient care settings.
5/31/2024
When Should HVAC Systems Receive Maintenance?
HVAC manufacturers discuss when it is best to maintenance HVAC systems.
5/30/2024
Texas to Offer Grant to Aid Operations for Rural Operations
Over 80 hospitals in Texas currently face closure.
5/28/2024
Creating a Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain
Reliable supply chains prepare facilities for crises that might bring supply shortages, delivery disruptions and patient surges.
5/22/2024
Providence Invests $177 Million to Address Healthcare Challenges in Portland
This commitment is the result of Tomorrow Starts Today.
5/20/2024
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Expands and Renovates
The facility decided to use Sto products as a part of the project.
5/15/2024
OSF HealthCare and KSB Hospital Negotiate a Merger
The two organizations will spend the next several months finalizing the agreements.
5/14/2024
Oklahoma Hospital Damaged by Tornado Closes Indefinitely
The hospital and a clinic closed due to safety concerns.
5/7/2024
Piedmont Augusta's Summerville Campus to Reopen Emergency Department
They will also be reopening inpatient services.
5/6/2024
University of Kentucky to Acquire St. Claire HealthCare
Their targeted closing date is July 1.
5/1/2024
Brightness to Wellness: The Transformative Power of Lighting Design
When exceptionally designed and executed, lighting can enhance healing, comfort visitors and promote staff well-being.
4/24/2024
