Groundskeeping - 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



 
 
 


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