Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms
Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.
3/31/2026
NLCS Strengthens Safety and Compliance with Comprehensive Electrical Program
Case study: A renewed partnership with Siemens helps the senior living provider meet NFPA 70B standards, reduce risk, and enhance reliability across its communities.
3/31/2026
University of South Carolina Opens New Brain Health Center
The center is aimed at expanding access to specialized care for patients with cognitive conditions.
3/31/2026
Infrastructure Issues: Assisting Mobility-Challenged Visitors
Parking constraints, mobility needs and patient experience priorities are elevating arrival pathways as a strategic planning issue.
3/26/2026
NYC Health + Hospitals Reports Data Breach
It appears that the unauthorized actor may have gained access to NYC Health + Hospitals systems due to a security breach at a third-party vendor.
3/26/2026
Willis-Knighton Medical Center Upgrades Chilled Water Plant
The medical center sought upgrades through Trane to add capacity, control comfort, increase redundancy and reduce energy costs.
3/26/2026
Redefining What Mental Health Facilities Look Like
A new Mental Health and Addictions Center uses design and architecture to challenge the stigma and create a more open model of care.
3/25/2026
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Managing High-Volume Laundry Operations
Tips and tricks one director has learned in three decades of managing a large, high-volume laundry operation.
3/25/2026
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Falls Victim to Vendor Data Breach
A health information network named “Health Gorilla” improperly accessed medical records available through the national network used to exchange medical information.
3/25/2026
Optimizing the Engineering Design of Ambulatory Care Facilities
Designing cost-effective engineering systems is not about minimizing investment but about investing strategically.
3/24/2026
Construction Completed on Washington Health Urgent Care Facility in California
The design team maximized the existing footprint to accommodate five exam rooms, a dedicated procedure room and an X-ray room.
3/24/2026
OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital Begins Expansion Project
It includes an expansion of the emergency department (ED) and an additional inpatient unit.
3/24/2026
IAQ and Infection Mitigation: Plans Into Actions
To support quality patient care and ensure compliance, managers must stay ahead of environmental and IAQ risks.
3/19/2026
Dayton Children's Hospital Announces New Rehabilitative Services Building
The new location will feature convenient surface parking, outdoor space to aid in healing and a single-level layout.
3/19/2026
Case Study: How NYU Langone Rebuilt for Resilience After Superstorm Sandy
Although the damage was severe, it provided a valuable opportunity for NYU Langone to assess structural vulnerabilities and increase facility resilience.
3/19/2026
The Debate on Laundering Microfibers in Healthcare
Should microfibers be single-use or reusable? Researchers have opinions on both.
3/18/2026
Construction Begins for New Cancer Center at OhioHealth's Administrative Campus
The project’s completion date is estimated for late 2028.
3/18/2026
Sutter Health and Alina Health to Form 39-Hospital System
The organizations anticipate closing by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
3/18/2026
IAQ and Infection Mitigation in Aging Facilities
Challenges can contribute to elevated risks related to patient safety, staff comfort and retention, and heightened regulatory and accreditation scrutiny.
3/17/2026
Preventing Pests: Effective Measures in Healthcare Facilities
How integrated pest management can protect patient health.
3/17/2026
CommuniCare Reports Data Security Incident
CommuniCare is not aware of any evidence to suggest that any information has been misused.
3/17/2026