Blogs - October 2024
What Do Healthcare Employees Want from Their Organizations?
Safety, location and company culture are among employees’ top concerns.
10/31/2024
CareTrust REIT to Acquire a Portfolio of 31 Skilled Nursing Facilities
The company expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.
10/31/2024
Report Concerning Cybersecurity Risks of Connected Medical Devices Published
The report identifies 162 different cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.
10/31/2024
Report Concerning Cybersecurity Risks of Connected Medical Devices Published
The report identifies 162 different cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.
10/31/2024
Henry Ford Health to Pay Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit
The settlement comes more than a year after the March 2023 data breach.
10/30/2024
Henry Ford Health to Pay Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit
The settlement comes more than a year after the March 2023 data breach.
10/30/2024
Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital
A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.
10/30/2024
Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital
A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.
10/30/2024
Riverview Health Experiences E-mail Account Data Breach
The incident was detected on August 23.
10/29/2024
Riverview Health Experiences E-mail Account Data Breach
The incident was detected on August 23.
10/29/2024
Barrier Management: Strategies and Tactics
To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers.
10/28/2024
Orlando Health Completes Purchase of Three Hospitals from Steward
The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded.
10/28/2024
How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for All Types of Emergencies
With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning.
10/25/2024
The Three Key Functions of Lighting in Healthcare Facilities
Lighting in a healthcare facility goes beyond brightening up a dim space.
10/24/2024
Five Key Strategies to Implementing Automated Hand Hygiene Systems
Hand hygiene is a core policy in healthcare facilities, and AHMMS are one solution to improving compliance.
10/23/2024
Adair County Health System Announces Re-Opening Date for Facility
The facility sustained damage from a tornado this past May and has been closed since then.
10/23/2024
New Technologies for Patient Safety
Integrating digital systems can pave the way to improve inventory management and security.
10/21/2024
UCHealth and Estes Park Health Sign Letter of Intent to Form Partnership
Estes Park Health will join UCHealth in 2025 when the agreement is finalized.
10/21/2024
Get Smart: The Advantages of Implementing Smart Lighting Controls
Lighting manufacturers discuss the use cases for smart lighting controls.
10/18/2024
Making a Microgrid: Valley Children's Healthcare's Sustainability and Resilience Project
Valley Children’s Healthcare faces a few growing energy issues threatening their operations. Their answer? A microgrid.
10/17/2024
Making a Microgrid: Valley Children's Healthcare's Sustainability and Resilience Project
Valley Children’s Healthcare faces a few growing energy issues threatening their operations. Their answer? A microgrid.
10/17/2024
OSF HealthCare to Rename OSF Transitional Care Hospital in Illinois
The facility is being renamed to align better with the other hospital names throughout the rest of the OSF Ministry.
10/17/2024
Riot Breaks Out at Riverview Behavioral Health in Arkansas
Three adolescent male patients were taken into police custody for allegedly inciting the riot.
10/16/2024
Riot Breaks Out at Riverview Behavioral Health in Arkansas
Three adolescent male patients were taken into police custody for allegedly inciting the riot.
10/16/2024
Design Choices to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
It is possible to create aesthetically pleasing spaces with hazards in mind.
10/15/2024
SunLink Health Systems Announces Sale of Trace Regional Hospital
The hospital building and its related real estate sold for approximately $2 million.
10/15/2024
Mold Matters: Strategies for Prevention and Remediation
Understanding how to detect mold early, assess its risks and implement effective mitigation is essential to ensure a safe environment.
10/14/2024
The Queen's Health Systems Acquires Behavioral Hospital from Sutter Health Pacific
It will connect the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care.
10/14/2024
The Impact of Lighting on Aesthetics and Atmosphere in Healthcare
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lighting affects the look and feel of healthcare facilities.
10/11/2024
Nearby Explosion Damages Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in Nebraska
No major injuries to patients or employees were reported.
10/10/2024
Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute Release Third Annual Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey
The survey found that 92 percent of organizations surveyed experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months.
10/10/2024
Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute Release Third Annual Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey
The survey found that 92 percent of organizations surveyed experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months.
10/10/2024
Infection Control in the Splash Zone
Handwashing sinks have been a target for infection control improvement in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
10/9/2024
Disorderly Patient with Drugs Arrested at Brandon Regional Health Centre
The patient was found to be in possession of 7.5 ounces of cocaine.
10/9/2024
PeaceHealth to Acquire Four Providence Clinics in Washington
The four clinics will provide new services and offerings to PeaceHealth’s network.
10/8/2024
Making Healthcare Lighting More Energy Efficient and Sustainable
Lighting manufacturers discuss the latest developments to make lighting more eco-friendly.
10/4/2024
UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack
The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage.
10/3/2024
UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack
The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage.
10/3/2024
Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health System
Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system.
10/3/2024
Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning
There are no accepted risk-based standards to verify whether a hospital is truly clean and safe.
10/2/2024
Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate
A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation.
10/2/2024
Nursing Home Residents Evacuated as Hurricane Helene Hits
At least 26 nursing homes and 43 assisted living facilities have evacuated the area.
10/1/2024
