Safety - August 2024
Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQ
Case study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.
8/30/2024
McLaren Health Care Restores IT Systems Following Cyberattack
The organization was also the victim of a cyberattack last summer.
8/29/2024
Oregon Man Charged in Bomb Threats to Jewish Hospitals in New York
If convicted, the man faces up to 155 years in prison.
8/28/2024
APIC Issues Statement Following HHS Report Concerning Nursing Homes
The new report estimates that one in four nursing homes nationwide may not have complied with federal requirements about infection preventionists.
8/27/2024
Savings Strategy: Energy and Water Assessments
Healthcare facilities managers can use assessments to benchmark their facilities and assess the financial impact of conservation measures.
8/26/2024
MetroHealth's Glick Center Gets Equipped with HID Security Solutions
MetroHealth chose HID2 to meet their need to provide a safe and secure experience for their occupants.
8/23/2024
How is Artificial Intelligence Being Used in Healthcare Architecture?
AI presents many potential uses in designing healthcare facilities, though it still requires human oversight.
8/22/2024
Sunrise Senior Living Assumes Management of Battery Park Community
Sunrise seeks to renovate the independent living high-rise community by modernizing the HVAC and main building systems.
8/22/2024
When It Comes to Disinfectants, Close Is Not Good Enough
Front-line technicians need better products, processes and education to ensure healthcare facility surfaces are safe, clean and disinfected.
8/21/2024
HVAC Systems Fail at Behavioral Health Center in Phoenix
Nearly 100 patients had to be transferred to other facilities.
8/21/2024
Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
The incident was detected in early June.
8/21/2024
Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
The incident was detected in early June.
8/21/2024
Democratic VP Pick Signals Hope for Senior Care Facilities
Vice president hopeful has long-term stance on senior care facilities.
8/20/2024
Palomar Health Medical Group Fully Restores Operations Following Cyberattack
The organization was able to successfully recover its data and correct the issue.
8/19/2024
Palomar Health Medical Group Fully Restores Operations Following Cyberattack
The organization was able to successfully recover its data and correct the issue.
8/19/2024
New Vision Institute Signage Developed by Kolano Design
The signage and wayfinding system were designed to enhance accessibility throughout the facility.
8/16/2024
Western Memorial Regional Hospital Receives LEED Silver Certification
The hospital also set a new precedent for modern infrastructure with its geothermal field.
8/15/2024
Threats of Violence Hit Two Wisconsin Hospitals
Both hospitals secured their premises, with law enforcement confirming there were no credible threats.
8/14/2024
Roper Hospital to be Sold to MUSC Health
The transaction is expected to be complete in late 2029.
8/14/2024
Facility Management: First Line of Defense in Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facility managers are cornerstones of emergency preparedness because they provide a foundation for a safe, effective response to crises.
8/12/2024
Two Hospitals See HAI Reduction After Installing Air Decontamination System
The study showed a 96 to 99 percent reduction in MRSA and a 70 percent decrease in total HAIs.
8/8/2024
Environmental Rounds: A New Approach
Managers and others involved in environment of care safety tend to rely on outdated or ineffective inspection processes that result in repeated requests for improvement.
8/7/2024
Controlling the Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria
WHO has sounded the alarm over an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria that is becoming more common and encourages healthcare facilities to ramp up infection control measures.
8/7/2024
IRA Capital, Oaktree Acquire 12 Property Medical Portfolio
The 12 property portfolio spans 600,000 square feet.
8/7/2024
How To ESKAPE the Threat of Pathogens on Surfaces
Environmental service technicians play an essential role in preventing hospital acquired infections.
8/5/2024
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.
8/2/2024
Facility Condition Assessments Help Make Cases for Upgrades
Making a case to the C-suite for facility upgrades can be tough, but facility managers can leverage FCAs to communicate their needs.
8/1/2024
