Safety - July 2024

Strategies for Tackling Deferred Maintenance in Healthcare

Solid data and clear communication to the C-suite offer managers hope in improving the condition of aging healthcare facilities.

7/31/2024



North Korean Operative Accused of Hacking into U.S. Healthcare Providers

The man allegedly stole sensitive information and installed ransomware to fund further attacks.

7/31/2024



North Korean Operative Accused of Hacking into U.S. Healthcare Providers

The man allegedly stole sensitive information and installed ransomware to fund further attacks.

7/31/2024



Mercy to Operate Three Former Walmart Health Centers in Arkansas

The organization anticipates opening these locations by late summer.

7/30/2024



Strategies and Tactics to Target Ligature Risks

Patient suicide and self-harm both rank among The Joint Commission’s top 10 sentinel events.

7/29/2024



Nursing Home Owner Faces No Jailtime After Hurricane Mishandling

The owner of seven nursing homes sent his occupants to a poorly equipped warehouse during Hurricane Ida.

7/26/2024



Protecting the Healthcare Supply Chain from Cyberattacks

Vulnerabilities within the healthcare supply chain can become avenues for cyberattacks and subsequent disruptions.

7/25/2024



Protecting the Healthcare Supply Chain from Cyberattacks

Vulnerabilities within the healthcare supply chain can become avenues for cyberattacks and subsequent disruptions.

7/25/2024



Palomar Health Medical Group Partially Restores Systems Following Cyberattack

It had taken the organization around two months to restore some system functions.

7/24/2024



Palomar Health Medical Group Partially Restores Systems Following Cyberattack

It had taken the organization around two months to restore some system functions.

7/24/2024



Healthcare Surfaces Institute Merges With ISSA

The HSI community can become members of ISSA immediately.

7/24/2024



Ensuring Efficiency Despite Healthcare Labor Gaps

Managers need to begin prioritizing hiring new talent so efficiency doesn’t drop.

7/23/2024



Skills Gap Remains Wide in Facilities Management

Many candidates lack the skills that are needed to be a facilities manager.

7/22/2024



3 Key Roles Doors Play in Healthcare Facilities

From securing areas to reducing infection spread, doors play many parts in a healthcare facility’s operations.

7/19/2024



Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital

The incident stemmed from a dispute over the roommate throwing the patient’s books.

7/18/2024



Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital

The incident stemmed from a dispute over the roommate throwing the patient’s books.

7/18/2024



Atlantic Health System Forms Joint Venture with Premier Health Associates

The joint venture seeks to expand its ability to provide comprehensive primary care.

7/18/2024



Environmental Services and the Fight Against AMR Bacteria

Disinfecting and training are low-cost options that address the rising threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.

7/17/2024



97 Senior Care Facilities in Southeast Texas Lose Power After Hurricane

The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat.

7/17/2024



SouthCoast Health Struck by Data Security Event

The event occurred in June 2023, with the organization’s review just recently being completed.

7/17/2024



SouthCoast Health Struck by Data Security Event

The event occurred in June 2023, with the organization’s review just recently being completed.

7/17/2024



Senior Care Facilities Construction Drops, Occupancy Increases

This is the twelfth consecutive quarter that occupancy has increased in the senior care market.

7/16/2024



Sinks, Drains and the Need for Infection Control

The acquisition of infections from sink drains might be more widespread in in-patients than previously thought.

7/15/2024



When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Doors?

Door manufacturers discuss when to maintain doors in healthcare facilities.

7/11/2024



Palomar Health Medical Group Experiences Data Breach

Currently, PHMG cannot determine the specific individuals and information that may have been impacted by the incident.

7/11/2024



Palomar Health Medical Group Experiences Data Breach

Currently, PHMG cannot determine the specific individuals and information that may have been impacted by the incident.

7/11/2024



Workplace Violence: Report Confirms Growing Concerns 

‘One in five healthcare workers feel unsafe at work.’

7/10/2024



Healthcare Cyber Incidents by the Numbers

A closer look reveals key trends on cyber incidents in healthcare.

7/10/2024



Healthcare Cyber Incidents by the Numbers

A closer look reveals key trends on cyber incidents in healthcare.

7/10/2024



Inside the NICU: How the Facilities Team Protects Newborns

The facilities team at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital strives to take care of their most vulnerable patients.

7/9/2024



WHO Updates Airborne Pathogen Definitions 

Updated definitions enable different industries and professionals to communicate in a common language.

7/8/2024



The Role of Doors in Emergency Preparedness

Door manufacturers discuss features that are a help in emergency scenarios.

7/5/2024



Digital Tools, Retail Sites and Interconnected Healthcare Systems

Moving healthcare services to retail locations and supporting them with digital technologies presents a promising approach to healthcare’s future.

7/3/2024



Man Assaults Security Guard, Threatens Staff at Pennsylvania Hospital

The man had been taken to the hospital to be evaluated for a head injury.

7/3/2024



Update on Lurie Children's Hospital Cyberattack

Around 792,000 individuals were affected by the attack.

7/3/2024



Update on Lurie Children's Hospital Cyberattack

Around 792,000 individuals were affected by the attack.

7/3/2024



The Case for Revamping Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions

Healthcare facilities should advocate for developing a standardized format for instructions for use and making them last the product’s lifespan.

7/1/2024



Kiewit and Veolia Collaborate with Henry Ford Health for Central Energy Hub

The hub will provide heating and cooling via a hot and cold-water system that will tie into the new hospital facilities.

7/1/2024



 
 
 


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