Facility Operations - April 2025
Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration
The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.
4/17/2025
Amae Health Expands to New York City
This expansion brings its integrated care model to serve individuals with complex mental health conditions.
4/17/2025
Should We Be Testing Toilet Water in Patient Restrooms?
Research suggests transmission of Legionella pneumophila through toilet flushing should be considered when investigating a Legionnaires’ disease case.
4/16/2025
Healthcare Union Petitions for Increased Staff Safety at HCA Florida Hospitals
The petition follows a recent nurse assault and 160 calls to law enforcement this year at one hospital alone.
4/16/2025
Yale New Haven Health Experiences Data Breach
At no point did this incident impact their ability to provide patient care
4/15/2025
Yale New Haven Health Experiences Data Breach
At no point did this incident impact their ability to provide patient care
4/15/2025
UF Health Hospitals Rely on Green Globes to Realize Their Full Potential
Case study: The process encouraged the team to push themselves in several areas.
4/11/2025
How Healthcare Facilities Can Be Truly Disaster-Resilient
Real resilience looks different than what’s written down in plans
4/10/2025
AI-Driven Facilities: Strategic Planning and Cost Management
6 factors to ensure infrastructure, operations and financial management support AI’s integration
4/9/2025
Double Homicide Suspect Hides from Police in Upstate Community Hospital
The alleged suspect passed through the hospital’s weapons detection system, alerting the facility and police
4/9/2025
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
