Safety - August 2023

What Role Does Facilities Management Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity?

Collaboration and a zero-trust approach from facilities management are key.

8/31/2023



What Role Does Facilities Management Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity?

Collaboration and a zero-trust approach from facilities management are key.

8/31/2023



Singing River Health System Rattled with Cyberattack

The network put its systems into downtime to prevent any further harm.

8/31/2023



Singing River Health System Rattled with Cyberattack

The network put its systems into downtime to prevent any further harm.

8/31/2023



Complying with Joint Commission's Two Biggest Challenges

Indoor environments and building occupancies often create problems for healthcare facilities managers.

8/30/2023



CentroMed Hit with Data Breach

The San Antonio-based hospital says the breach happened back in June.

8/30/2023



CentroMed Hit with Data Breach

The San Antonio-based hospital says the breach happened back in June.

8/30/2023



AC Failure Causes Parkview LaGrange Hospital to Shut Down

HVAC systems are critical to any healthcare facility, so keeping them up and running is key.

8/30/2023



'Underutilization' to Blame for Recent Hospital Closures

There has been an uptick of hospitals closing.

8/29/2023



Brigham and Women's Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident

The incident involved 987 different individuals’ information possibly being exposed.

8/29/2023



Brigham and Women's Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident

The incident involved 987 different individuals’ information possibly being exposed.

8/29/2023





PeaceHealth to Close Oregon Hospital

The Eugene, Oregon hospital has seen declining reliance from its community.

8/28/2023



How Effective are Acoustics Materials at Stopping Germ Spread?

Acoustics manufacturers discuss the effectiveness of materials stopping germ spread.

8/25/2023



Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Experiences Cyberattack

The incident was discovered in early April 2023.

8/24/2023



Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Experiences Cyberattack

The incident was discovered in early April 2023.

8/24/2023



SCL Health Locations to Get New Names Following Merger

Four sites will be renamed under the Intermountain Health branding.

8/24/2023



3 Ways to Nurture Next-Generation Healthcare Facilities Managers

Healthcare systems must prioritize succession planning to keep up with turnover and retirements.

8/23/2023



How Healthcare Facilities Management Can Respond to Disasters

The recent Maui wildfires underpin the importance of a proper facilities management program.

8/23/2023



Senior Care Facilities Must Prepare for Extreme Weather

Preparing for extreme weather begins in the designing phase.

8/22/2023



Senior Care Facilities Must Prepare for Extreme Weather

Preparing for extreme weather begins in the designing phase.

8/22/2023



Chattanooga Heart Institute Caught in Cyberattack

An unauthorized third party gained access to the provider’s network.

8/22/2023



Chattanooga Heart Institute Caught in Cyberattack

An unauthorized third party gained access to the provider’s network.

8/22/2023



Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks

Five factors that make mergers a vulnerable time for healthcare facilities’ cyber defenses.

8/17/2023



Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks

Five factors that make mergers a vulnerable time for healthcare facilities’ cyber defenses.

8/17/2023



Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks

Five factors that make mergers a vulnerable time for healthcare facilities’ cyber defenses.

8/17/2023



ECRI Announces Winners of 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award

12 different healthcare organizations won the award.

8/17/2023



GREEN Hospitals Act Announced

Congresswoman Jayapal and Senator Markey have moved to introduce the legislation.

8/17/2023



Preventing Mold in Healthcare Facilities

Mold should always be on top of managers’ minds.

8/16/2023



Preventing Mold in Healthcare Facilities

Mold should always be on top of managers’ minds.

8/16/2023



Preventing Mold in Healthcare Facilities

Mold should always be on top of managers’ minds.

8/16/2023



ASHE Acknowledges Healthcare Facilities' Sustainability Efforts

Ten healthcare facilities earned the 2023 Sustainability Champion Award.

8/16/2023



How Rising Patient Costs Affect Facility Budgets

AHA releases statement on IPPS and LTCH payment rules.

8/16/2023



LiDAR in Healthcare Facilities Management

LiDAR’s capabilities make it a valuable investigation and documentation method in facility management and maintenance.

8/15/2023



LiDAR in Healthcare Facilities Management

LiDAR’s capabilities make it a valuable investigation and documentation method in facility management and maintenance.

8/15/2023



AHCA/NCAL Sends Letter to Biden Administration Over Staffing Requirement

The letter outlines quality improvement solutions instead of a federal minimum staffing requirement.

8/15/2023



The Science Behind Surface Decontamination 

Keeping hospitals and other healthcare facilities clean is a crucial patient care and risk management issue.

8/14/2023



CommonSpirit Health to Directly Manage Hospitals Across Three States

There are 20 hospitals and more than 240 care sites in Colorado, Kansas and Utah that will be directly managed.

8/14/2023



Preventing Legionella Bacteria Proliferation in Water Heaters

Water heater manufacturers discuss preventing Legionella proliferation.

8/11/2023



Preventing Legionella Bacteria Proliferation in Water Heaters

Water heater manufacturers discuss preventing Legionella proliferation.

8/11/2023



SoutheastHEALTH Signs Off on Agreement to Join Mercy

The two organizations have been finalizing details since their letter of intent was announced in January 2023.

8/10/2023



Can Biofilm Make Candida Auris More Dangerous? 

Everyone involved in cleaning must better understand the type of disinfectants required to control biofilms, especially those created by C. auris fungus.

8/9/2023



Can Biofilm Make Candida Auris More Dangerous? 

Everyone involved in cleaning must better understand the type of disinfectants required to control biofilms, especially those created by C. auris fungus.

8/9/2023



AdventHealth to Rename Five Colorado Hospitals

The five hospitals are being renamed and directly managed by AdventHealth.

8/9/2023



Emory University Midtown Hospital Experiences Electrical Fire

Smoke from electrical fires can pose a problem for IAQ.

8/9/2023



Emory University Midtown Hospital Experiences Electrical Fire

Smoke from electrical fires can pose a problem for IAQ.

8/9/2023



Corewell Health to Close Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital

The 60-year-old hospital will officially be shut down in October.

8/8/2023



Revitalizing Healthcare: Lessons from the Retail Industry 

By embracing a customer-focused approach, healthcare systems can foster trust, improve patient satisfaction and enhance the overall quality of care.

8/7/2023



What to Know About Water Heater Safety Hazards

Water heater manufacturers discuss different safety hazards to be aware of.

8/3/2023



What to Know About Water Heater Safety Hazards

Water heater manufacturers discuss different safety hazards to be aware of.

8/3/2023



LifeWorks Wellness Center Falls Victim to Data Breach

There was an unauthorized third party that accessed some of their servers.

8/3/2023



Good Samaritan Medical Center Ups Security After Shooting

Preparedness is key to enduring or preventing emergencies.

8/2/2023



Good Samaritan Medical Center Ups Security After Shooting

Preparedness is key to enduring or preventing emergencies.

8/2/2023



Norton Healthcare Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Cyberattack

Following and implementing security standards are crucial for protecting sensitive information.

8/2/2023



Norton Healthcare Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Cyberattack

Following and implementing security standards are crucial for protecting sensitive information.

8/2/2023



Tampa General Hospital Hit by Data Breach

An investigation determined that an unauthorized outside party accessed the hospital’s network.

8/1/2023



Tampa General Hospital Hit by Data Breach

An investigation determined that an unauthorized outside party accessed the hospital’s network.

8/1/2023



Tampa General Hospital Hit by Data Breach

An investigation determined that an unauthorized outside party accessed the hospital’s network.

8/1/2023



 
 
 


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