June 2024 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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6/28/2024
Hands Off: How Hands-Free Doors Help Reduce Pathogen Transmission
Door manufacturers discuss hands-free doors and how they aid in reducing germ spread.
6/27/2024
HHS Alerts Healthcare Organizations to 'Qilin' Ransomware Group
Qilin is known to employ tactics such as spear phishing and double extortion.
6/27/2024
Saint Peter's to Join Atlantic Health System
Both have announced their signing of an agreement to expand their strategic partnership.
6/27/2024
Aultman Hospital Experiences Email Phishing Attack
The incident involved one employee’s email account sending out phishing messages.
6/26/2024
Facility Makes Zero Energy History
Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado is the first zero energy outpatient healthcare facility in North America.
6/26/2024
3 Key Benefits of UV-C Disinfection for Healthcare Facilities
Being faster for disinfection is one benefit, among others.
6/26/2024
WellSpan York Hospital Expansion Project Focusing on Sustainability
The expansion project includes a green roof and high-performance design.
6/25/2024
Effective Signage Enhances Wayfinding in Senior Care Facilities
Signage can make it easier to navigate a space for seniors.
6/25/2024
Austin Regional Clinic to Add Two-Story Medical Office Building
The 63,000-square-foot project is slated to begin construction in July.
6/24/2024
3 Case Studies Demonstrate Successful Pediatric Design
Designers and planners should use a range of tools to capture input from patients and families to create a tailored approach that responds to their unique needs.
6/24/2024
Ground Broken on James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation
The nearly 60,000-square-foot facility will be complete in 2026.
6/21/2024
Tarzana Medical Center's New Patient Tower Outfitted with Rockfon Solutions
The Friese Family Tower is the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization initiative known as Tarzana Reimagined.
6/20/2024
How Doors Help Provide Security and Privacy in Healthcare Facilities
Door manufacturers discuss how doors aid in securing facilities and providing privacy.
6/20/2024
Bon Secours Completes Expansion of St. Francis Medical Center
The project consisted of a 55-bed renovation and vertical expansion.
6/20/2024
Delta Specialty Hospital Experiences Email Breach
The incident was limited to just one employee’s email account.
6/19/2024
Selecting the Right Team for Healthcare Projects
Focusing on key criteria ensure design and construction teams deliver a facility that is safe, functional and tailored to a specific healthcare setting.
6/19/2024
How the Ascension Ransomware Attack Happened
An employee mistakenly downloaded a malicious file.
6/19/2024
Community Health Network Announces New Central Indiana Campus
The new 425,000-square-foot facility is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
6/18/2024
Lighting and Wayfinding: Keys to Senior Independence
Lighting can make wayfinding more manageable in senior living communities.
6/18/2024
RUHS and PMB Break Ground on The Wellness Village Project
The 445,000-square-foot integrated health village is slated for completion in 2026.
6/17/2024
Stopping C. Auris Transmission from Adults to Infants
With the right disinfectant and enough time, a trained EVS technician can prevent more C. auris than a roomful of doctors can cure.
6/17/2024
Aylo Health Announces Opening of Second Primary Care Office in Georgia
The official opening is on July 8, 2024.
6/14/2024
Breaking a Barrier to Entry: Doors and Accessibility
Door manufacturers discuss door hardware that helps to increase accessibility in healthcare facilities.
6/13/2024
Behavioral Healthcare Facilities Can Be Designed for Calming and Healing
Fostering a sense of calmness, providing a connection to the outdoors and giving enough space for patients are key to promoting healing.
6/13/2024
Native American Health Center Falls Victim to Cyberattack
The incident occurred on November 19, 2023.
6/13/2024
Oklahoma Mercy Health Clinic Reopens After Tornado Damage
The clinic was struck by an EF 4 tornado on April 27.
6/12/2024
Designing Healthcare Spaces with Women in Mind
Design focused on comfort and connection affects the way patients feel and influences the communication between care providers and patients.
6/12/2024
Prefabricated Wall Panels Provide Solution for Two Expansions in Banner Health's Arizona Campuses
Both campuses’ construction projects made use of Sto Panel Technology products.
6/12/2024
70,000 Adventist Health Tulare Patients Impacted by Third-Party Breach
The incident happened to a third-party agency named Signature Performance.
6/11/2024
Communication Plays Vital Role in Budget for New Healthcare Facilities
Clearly communicating wants versus needs can help a project run smoothly.
6/11/2024
Microsoft Announces Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals
This comes in the wake of growing cyberattacks on the healthcare industry.
6/10/2024
In Hospitals, Pest Control Is Infection Control
By prioritizing pest control in hospitals, managers can create a hygienic environment that promotes healing, recovery and well-being.
6/10/2024
WellSpan Health Breaks Ground on New Pennsylvania Hospital and Medical Campus
Projected to open in late 2025, the facilities will offer residents a choice in healthcare providers close to home.
6/7/2024
How Soundproof Doors Help Reduce Noise Levels
Door manufacturers discuss using soundproof doors to help patients heal and recover.
6/6/2024
The Downfall of Walmart's Health Centers: What Happened?
A multitude of factors contributed to the closure of the clinics, including labor shortages and other barriers to entry.
6/6/2024
AdventHealth Implements Infection Prevention Program
The Florida hospital more than doubled staff positions for infection prevention and control over a four-year period.
6/6/2024
Maine Medical Center and Southern Maine Health Care Complete Combination
The combination forms a multi-campus medical center known as MaineHealth Maine Medical Center.
6/5/2024
Outpatient Facilities Spur Opportunities for Facilities Managers
The rise of medical outpatient buildings marks a significant shift in the future of healthcare delivery.
6/5/2024
Water Main Break Hampers Atlanta Hospital's Operations
The hospital received 58,000 gallons of water from local sources to maintain air conditioning.
6/5/2024
Ground Broken on Acadia Geisinger Behavioral Health Hospital Project
It is projected to be completed in the spring of 2025.
6/4/2024
First Cybersecurity Certification Developed for Healthcare Facilities
More healthcare facilities are falling victim to cyberattacks.
6/4/2024
Valley Children's Hospital Awarded Sustainable Healthcare Certification
The facility is the first hospital in California and the second children’s hospital in the U.S. to receive the certification.
6/3/2024
Healthcare Landscapes Come of Age
Healthcare organizations are rethinking the role of facilities landscapes in the overall mission of care and healing for patients and staff.
6/3/2024
Crescent Regional Hospital First in U.S. to Use Holograms for Patient Care
The integration of Holoconnects’ Holobox technology will enable doctors to teleport as a life-size 3D hologram and connect with patients in real-time.