January 2023 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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1/31/2023
Hospitals Address Recent String of Gun Violence
St. Louis Children’s Hospital has begun distributing free gun locks to anyone who needs them.
1/31/2023
Strawberry Fields REIT Acquires The Landmark of Breathitt County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
The acquired facility offers 120 beds and a range of services for its residents.
1/31/2023
Furniture's Role in Healthcare Facilities
Managers are creating environments that support patient healing and ease the workload and physical strain on clinicians.
1/30/2023
Striving for Better Cleaning in Hospitals
Cleaning patient rooms is more efficient when workers follow a set pattern.
1/30/2023
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Unveils First Ever Family Commons
The 45,000 square-foot commons area provides a space for facilities to find comfort between appointments.
1/30/2023
Tia Teams Up with Cedars-Sinai in Expansion for Women's Healthcare
The partnership aims to provide comprehensive healthcare for more than 100,000 women in the Los Angeles region.
1/27/2023
CMMS Upgrades: Functions, Benefits and Challenges
MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks enhanced efficiency in new-generation software.
1/27/2023
Biden Administration Takes on Nursing Home Transparency
A new course of actions will be taken to bring more transparency.
1/27/2023
Construction Kicks Off on New Healthcare Campus in Panama City Beach
Plans include an 80,000-square-foot medical office building and a 100-bed hospital.
1/26/2023
Designers Address Growing Community Responsibility
Healthcare facilities designers are looking to improve buildings for everyone in the community.
1/26/2023
Mercy Health and Lifepoint Behavioral Health Enter Partnership for New Inpatient Hospital
The new inpatient behavioral health hospital will be a 75,000 square-foot, 72-bed facility.
1/26/2023
Staffing Strategies: Appreciate, Talk and Mentor
Tactics can prevent burnout, which is a real concern among healthcare workers.
1/25/2023
3 Predictions for Digital Transformation in 2023
Emerging technology will continue to modernize everyday tasks, encourage proactive facility management and foster resilience.
1/25/2023
MultiCare Health System Acquires Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
The acquisition includes a 226-bed inpatient facility and 26 clinics.
1/25/2023
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital Parking Garage Collapses
A rescue box was struck to alert emergency crews of the collapse.
1/24/2023
The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Design Considerations and Cost Impacts
Healthcare leaders can incorporate design strategies into the built environment that create better patient outcomes and safer conditions for all.
1/24/2023
New Mexico Officials to Investigate Hospital
Official said there were multiple reasons that triggered the investigation.
1/24/2023
University of Minnesota Announces MPact Health Care Innovation Vision
This vision seeks to strengthen Minnesota’s healthcare and health professions.
1/23/2023
Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare More Than Doubled From 2016 to 2021
Attacks exposed the personal health information of nearly 42 million patients.
1/23/2023
Senior Housing and Care M&A Activity Hits Record Highs in 2022
There was a 17 percent increase in mergers and acquisitions compared to 2021.
1/23/2023
West Health Joins Sharp Memorial Hospital to Create Integrated Geriatric Care
New integrated care model to provide comprehensive approach to geriatric care.
1/20/2023
Converting Retail Spaces into Healthcare Facilities
Vacant retail spaces provide a unique opportunity healthcare systems to reimagine the way the space can be used.
1/20/2023
Baptist Health Foundation Receives Grant for Smart Technologies
This endeavor is being funded through a $2 million donation from BMI.
1/20/2023
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Proposes Replacement Hospital
A need for a replacement hospital has been identified since 2006.
1/19/2023
Building Enclosure Commissioning: Achieving Project Success
The process addresses owner requirements, construction cost and schedule and project delivery to optimize building performance, cost, durability and maintenance.
1/19/2023
Healthcare M&A Activity Breaks Records in 2022
547 deals were reported during the fourth quarter.
1/19/2023
Designers Plan for Healthcare Facilities with Urbanization in Mind
Designers aim to blur the line between healthcare facilities and urban areas.
1/18/2023
Upgrading Aging Medical Facilities
Healthcare has become more patient-centric over the last 10 years, and infrastructure must be able to support this shift.
1/18/2023
Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Found in Mississippi Senior Care Facility
Two residents have died from the infection.
1/18/2023
Los Angeles Gateways Hospital to Expand Adolescent Behavioral and Mental Health Services
The expansion will make Gateways Hospital the largest provider of acute adolescent mental health in Los Angeles County.
1/17/2023
Healthcare Industry Hit with Most Cyberattacks in 2022
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities suffered from 1410 weekly cyberattacks per organization.
1/17/2023
Children's Hospital of Orange County to Add New Tower
Southwest Tower to expand the hospital’s capabilities.
1/17/2023
Interior Design with Caregivers in Mind
More healthcare facilities are establishing spaces for caregivers that offer comfort, privacy and an opportunity to rest and recharge.
1/16/2023
Is Routine Disinfecting Necessary?
The need for the right surface disinfectant in the hands of educated professional cleaners is paramount.
1/16/2023
Indiana University Health Expands with New Downtown Hospital and Medical Campus
The cost of the expanded 44-acre campus and neighboring properties is projected at an additional $1.98 billion.
1/16/2023
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Mental Health Care Overhaul
Overhaul part of multi-year plan to increase operational capacity for mental health facilities.
1/13/2023
Designing Hospitals Fit for the Future of Cities
By rethinking priorities, architects and designers can create healthcare facilities that improve the quality of life in the community.
1/13/2023
NYC Health + Hospitals to Expand Plant-Based Meals
The hospitals are expected to serve over 850,000 plant-based meals in 2023.
1/13/2023
COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Lasting Impact on Senior Care Facilities
The pandemic has impacted access to care for vulnerable seniors.
1/12/2023
Senior Housing Occupancy Rate on the Rise
Rate increases for the sixth consecutive quarter.
1/12/2023
New York Law Targets Smoke in ORs
New York is 10th state to requires facilities to use a smoke-evacuation system for surgical procedures that generate surgical smoke.
1/12/2023
HHS Warns of New Ransomware Group Attacks on Healthcare Facilities
The Clop group was active throughout 2022.
1/11/2023
Metaverse and Healthcare: A Technological Partnership That Has Already Begun
The metaverse has already been implemented in healthcare facilities.
1/11/2023
Industry Group Requests OSHA Standard Remains Consistent with Updated COVID Standards
The American Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living argues that original COVID-19 protocols are no longer prudent due to new variants.
1/11/2023
Squalid Conditions Close 4 S.C. Assisted Living Facilities
Inspections turned up insect infestations, including bed bugs and roaches, among other violations.
1/10/2023
Senior Care Facilities Suffer From Staffing Shortages
Senior care facilities are struggling to maintain operations with smaller staffs.
1/10/2023
New Jersey Offers Loan to Healthcare Facilities Looking to Upgrade Reproductive Health Services
The funding includes zero-percent-interest loans for upgrades at reproductive healthcare facilities and grants for security enhancements.
1/10/2023
Federal COVID-19 Telehealth Program Includes Senior Living Residents
The entirely virtual community health intervention will provide free COVID-19 health services — at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments.
1/9/2023
Healthcare Supply Chain Management Continues to Grow
While the market will expand, security issues will hinder its growth.
1/9/2023
LCMC Health and Tulane University Finalizes Partnership
Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join LCMC Health.
1/9/2023
The Reason Behind the Luxury Senior Care Facilities Boom
Senior care facilities have increased expectations among residents.
1/6/2023
What the Rise of Digital Healthcare Means for Real Estate and Facilities
The integration of technology will lead to changes in facility function and workplace strategy.
1/6/2023
HHS Deploys Emergency Team to University of New Mexico Children's Hospital
UNM Children’s Hospital was at over 100 percent capacity.
1/6/2023
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Begins Construction on Acute Rehabilitation Unit
The project is expected to be finished in mid-2023.
1/5/2023
Reality Check: Rethinking Surface Disinfectants
Huge gap remains between government registration protocols for disinfectants and the real world.
1/5/2023
Infection Control Market on the Rise
Several healthcare-associated factors contribute to the rise of infection control.
1/5/2023
Healthcare Facilities View Doors as a Mode of Access Control
Increased acts of violence has hospitals and other healthcare facilities reconfiguring their access control systems.
1/4/2023
Rural Hospital Closures Affect 'Bystander' Hospitals
Researchers find a significant increase in inpatient admissions, emergency department visits for so-called bystander hospitals.
1/4/2023
Howard Memorial Hospital's Data Stolen in Cyberattack
The hospital took steps to promptly secure its network and began an investigation.
1/4/2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to Add New Tower
Pre-construction is scheduled to begin in 2023.
1/3/2023
Safety Features Remain Critical for Senior Care Facilities
Designers continue to plan for safety elements within new senior care facilities.
1/3/2023
Construction Begins on Athens Health Campus for Memorial Health System
The Athens Health Campus is a design-build project that will be the largest permanent healthcare facility using off-site modular construction.
1/3/2023
$11.3 Billion Needed for Nursing Homes Staffing
Estimate comes from the American Health Care Association, representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.