Facility Operations
Thousands of Healthcare Workers Laid Off
As part of DOGE and RFK’s plan to reduce federal spending, thousands of healthcare workers have lost their jobs in recent weeks.
4/8/2025
8 Operational Considerations for All-Electric Central Plants
All-electric plants can help hospitals meet heating and steam generation needs while reducing operational complexity and improving sustainability.
4/7/2025
Oracle Health Hit by Data Breach, Patient Data Possibly Compromised
The incident is the latest in a growing list of third-party vendors suffering from cyberattacks.
4/3/2025
Oracle Health Hit by Data Breach, Patient Data Possibly Compromised
The incident is the latest in a growing list of third-party vendors suffering from cyberattacks.
4/3/2025
The Effect of Over-Cleaning on Human Health
Environmental services managers should be concerned and informed about the oral and dermal toxicity of all chemicals used in their facilities.
4/2/2025
Rumored Terror Threat to Hospitals Prompts FBI Warning
Despite no threat, healthcare facilities are urged to review emergency preparedness protocols.
4/2/2025
Rumored Terror Threat to Hospitals Prompts FBI Warning
Despite no threat, healthcare facilities are urged to review emergency preparedness protocols.
4/2/2025
States Move Forward to Better Protect Senior Citizens
Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable population and require a certain level of care. States are trying to protect them.
4/1/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Facing Lawsuit Following January Data Breach
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, damages, expanded credit monitoring services and security improvements at Sunflower Medical Group.
3/31/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Facing Lawsuit Following January Data Breach
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, damages, expanded credit monitoring services and security improvements at Sunflower Medical Group.
3/31/2025
Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System
Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.
3/28/2025
Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System
Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.
3/28/2025
Healthcare Workers Outside Butler Memorial Hospital for Increased Workplace Safety
The picketing comes as the nurses and other healthcare staff experience increasing incidents of workplace violence.
3/27/2025
Columbia Eye Clinic Ensnared in Data Security Incident
It does not have any indications that its electronic medical record system or practice management systems were affected by this incident.
3/27/2025
Columbia Eye Clinic Ensnared in Data Security Incident
It does not have any indications that its electronic medical record system or practice management systems were affected by this incident.
3/27/2025
7 Steps for Strategic Technology Integration in Healthcare Facilities
Careful thought about the ways technology can, should and might be used in the future can prevent costly retrofits and ensure seamless system integration.
3/26/2025
Shooting Breaks Out Between Employees at Corewell Hospital in Michigan
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested the same day at a residence in Macomb Township.
3/26/2025
How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration
EV charging represents a significant investment, making it essential to carefully plan how charging stations can be incorporated.
3/21/2025
How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration
EV charging represents a significant investment, making it essential to carefully plan how charging stations can be incorporated.
3/21/2025
33 Percent of Healthcare IT Professionals Concerned About Data Breaches
Cyberattacks remain a threat to healthcare facilities.
3/20/2025
33 Percent of Healthcare IT Professionals Concerned About Data Breaches
Cyberattacks remain a threat to healthcare facilities.
3/20/2025
Patient Contacts Legionnaires' Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
No information has been given about the patient’s status or how they contracted the illness.
3/19/2025
Using Drones with Safety and Privacy in Mind
By addressing key considerations, managers can avoid problems and realize the substantial benefits drones can provide throughout the construction lifecycle.
3/17/2025
Retrofitting Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging
With EV adoption growing, healthcare facilities may face some challenges when retrofitting their buildings for charging.
3/14/2025
Retrofitting Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging
With EV adoption growing, healthcare facilities may face some challenges when retrofitting their buildings for charging.
3/14/2025
Healthcare Real Estate: Challenges and Industry Shifts for 2025
The hurdles include balancing expansion with financial constraints, the sustainability of office and retail conversions, and technological disruptions.
3/13/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Experiences Data Breach
To date, Sunflower has no evidence that personal information has been misused.
3/13/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Experiences Data Breach
To date, Sunflower has no evidence that personal information has been misused.
3/13/2025
Strategies to Eradicate Biofilm Containing C. Auris
Understanding the speed and risks of contamination after room disinfection should inform managers’ environmental cleaning recommendations.
3/12/2025
Man Attacks Nurses, Police Officer at Jefferson Hospital
The man allegedly attacked the staff members before being restrained and sedated.
3/12/2025
