Maintenance and Operations - August 2023
Complying with Joint Commission's Two Biggest Challenges
Indoor environments and building occupancies often create problems for healthcare facilities managers.
8/30/2023
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'Underutilization' to Blame for Recent Hospital Closures
There has been an uptick of hospitals closing.
8/29/2023
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PeaceHealth to Close Oregon Hospital
The Eugene, Oregon hospital has seen declining reliance from its community.
8/28/2023
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SCL Health Locations to Get New Names Following Merger
Four sites will be renamed under the Intermountain Health branding.
8/24/2023
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3 Ways to Nurture Next-Generation Healthcare Facilities Managers
Healthcare systems must prioritize succession planning to keep up with turnover and retirements.
8/23/2023
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Senior Care Facilities Must Prepare for Extreme Weather
Preparing for extreme weather begins in the designing phase.
8/22/2023
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ECRI Announces Winners of 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award
12 different healthcare organizations won the award.
8/17/2023
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How Rising Patient Costs Affect Facility Budgets
AHA releases statement on IPPS and LTCH payment rules.
8/16/2023
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LiDAR in Healthcare Facilities Management
LiDAR’s capabilities make it a valuable investigation and documentation method in facility management and maintenance.
8/15/2023
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AHCA/NCAL Sends Letter to Biden Administration Over Staffing Requirement
The letter outlines quality improvement solutions instead of a federal minimum staffing requirement.
8/15/2023
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CommonSpirit Health to Directly Manage Hospitals Across Three States
There are 20 hospitals and more than 240 care sites in Colorado, Kansas and Utah that will be directly managed.
8/14/2023
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SoutheastHEALTH Signs Off on Agreement to Join Mercy
The two organizations have been finalizing details since their letter of intent was announced in January 2023.
8/10/2023
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AdventHealth to Rename Five Colorado Hospitals
The five hospitals are being renamed and directly managed by AdventHealth.
8/9/2023
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Corewell Health to Close Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
The 60-year-old hospital will officially be shut down in October.
8/8/2023
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Revitalizing Healthcare: Lessons from the Retail Industry
By embracing a customer-focused approach, healthcare systems can foster trust, improve patient satisfaction and enhance the overall quality of care.
8/7/2023
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What to Know About Water Heater Safety Hazards
Water heater manufacturers discuss different safety hazards to be aware of.
8/3/2023
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