Industry Awards - October 2023
UPMC and Washington Health Care Services Enter Affiliation Agreement
No timeline for approvals has been given.
10/30/2023
How Building Automation Systems Impact Healthcare Facilities
From patient comfort to maintenance, a BAS can have numerous impacts on a facility.
10/27/2023
CenterWell Senior Primary Care Opening Eight Centers in Virginia
The eight primary care centers will open throughout 2023 and 2024.
10/26/2023
HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville Hospital Resume Operations Following Cyberattack
Their IT experts shut down all connected systems on October 20.
10/26/2023
Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century
Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.
10/25/2023
Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century
Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.
10/25/2023
Family Care Center Opens New Central Austin Clinic
This follows the opening of their Pflugerville clinic in early August.
10/25/2023
Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare
Prevention and detection are key to stopping healthcare violence.
10/25/2023
Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare
Prevention and detection are key to stopping healthcare violence.
10/25/2023
Moffitt McKinley Hospital Improves Patient Experience with Personal Technology
Patient outcomes improve when patients are actively engaged in their health and informed of their care.
10/24/2023
Baptist Memorial and Anderson Sign Shared Mission Agreement for Merger
The merger will take place in January 2024.
10/24/2023
Can Building Automation Systems Assist with Management and Maintenance?
BAS manufacturers discuss how these systems can enhance managing and maintenance of critical systems.
10/20/2023
Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities
Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.
10/19/2023
Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities
Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.
10/19/2023
Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities
Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.
10/19/2023
MUSC Health Hospitals Caught in Westat Data Breach
Westat experienced a data breach through a vulnerability in the MOVEit software.
10/19/2023
MUSC Health Hospitals Caught in Westat Data Breach
Westat experienced a data breach through a vulnerability in the MOVEit software.
10/19/2023
Upskilling Can Fuel Worker Efficiency and Retention
Employers in the healthcare industry must recognize their responsibility to provide workers with a path to upward mobility.
10/18/2023
Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks
Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.
10/18/2023
Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks
Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.
10/18/2023
Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks
Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.
10/18/2023
Community First Medical Center Struck by Data Breach
The Illinois-based facility experienced a breach in July.
10/17/2023
Community First Medical Center Struck by Data Breach
The Illinois-based facility experienced a breach in July.
10/17/2023
Baptist Health to Acquire Drew Memorial Health System
The acquisition will be completed in December.
10/16/2023
Challenges to Be Aware of With Building Automation Systems
BAS manufacturers discuss potential issues of dealing with automation systems.
10/13/2023
NYC Health + Hospitals-Woodhull Resumes Operations After Rainstorm
Inclement weather can create a perfect storm of problems for healthcare facilities.
10/12/2023
Yale New Haven Health System Acquires PhysicianOne Urgent Care
The change of ownership was approved in August.
10/12/2023
Cayuga Health System and Arnot Health Seek Approval to Affiliate
The two organizations are seeking regulatory approval to affiliate as members of a parent company.
10/12/2023
CarolinaEast Medical Center Receives Bomb Threat
Facility managers can help in these situations by drilling staff in preparation for lockdowns.
10/11/2023
St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange to Close
The hospital will close on October 12, 2023.
10/10/2023
How Clean Do Hard Nonporous Surfaces Need to Be?
Removing dirt from surfaces, whether visible or not, is fundamental to better patient outcomes.
10/9/2023
ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season
Standard 241 focuses on reducing the risk of airborne aerosol transmission.
10/9/2023
ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season
Standard 241 focuses on reducing the risk of airborne aerosol transmission.
10/9/2023
Can Building Automation Systems Help Save Energy?
BAS manufacturers join to discuss energy-saving features for healthcare facilities.
10/6/2023
Cabell Huntington Hospital Fights Legionella Spread
Legionella grows in water, making water heaters and plumbing conduits for its spread.
10/5/2023
Updated Notice from Prospect Medical Regarding Data Breach
The incident involved seven healthcare facilities.
10/5/2023
Three Ohio Healthcare Facilities Join Parkview Health
There will be a transition period for the three facilities as they fully integrate with Parkview.
10/5/2023
3 Ways Technology Can Benefit Facilities Teams
By investing in people supported by innovative technology, facilities will be better equipped to meet evolving challenges.
10/4/2023
36th Annual Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Held
The show was held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
10/4/2023
Florida Hospital Experiences Two Power Outages in Less Than 24 Hours
Facilities management can mitigate potential outages through training and planning.
10/4/2023
Florida Hospital Experiences Two Power Outages in Less Than 24 Hours
Facilities management can mitigate potential outages through training and planning.
10/4/2023
Florida Hospital Experiences Two Power Outages in Less Than 24 Hours
Facilities management can mitigate potential outages through training and planning.
10/4/2023
KnowBe4 Releases Figures Concerning Healthcare Cyberattacks
The U.S. healthcare industry has become a top target for cyberattacks over the past several years.
10/3/2023
KnowBe4 Releases Figures Concerning Healthcare Cyberattacks
The U.S. healthcare industry has become a top target for cyberattacks over the past several years.
10/3/2023
5 Trends Shaping Healthcare Facilities and Patient Care
Technology, patient-centric design, accessible care and sustainable practices are influencing facilities of the future.
10/2/2023
Green Seal to Prohibit PFAS in Its Certified Products
This comes as a growing body of evidence indicates short-chain PFAS are just as hazardous.
10/2/2023
