Facility Operations
Barriers to Infection: Rethinking Mattress Cleaning
Laundering removable bed barriers provides a more effective, consistent and safer method for eliminating harmful bacteria compared to manual cleaning.
2/5/2025
Over 1 Million Individuals Affected in Community Health Center Data Breach
No evidence of data misuse has been found so far.
2/5/2025
Over 1 Million Individuals Affected in Community Health Center Data Breach
No evidence of data misuse has been found so far.
2/5/2025
Prospect Medical Holdings to Sell Crozer Health to Non-Profit Consortium
The sale includes Crozer Health’s operating assets, including all hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and physician offices.
2/5/2025
The Top States for Pest Infestations
Healthcare facilities are among the most popular locations for pest infestations.
2/4/2025
3 Employees Injured by Patient at Halifax Infirmary's Emergency Department
Police contained the threat and took the patient into custody.
1/31/2025
CMMS, Data and the Path to Compliance
Taking control of healthcare facilities data in CMMS enables managers to use it to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of their assets.
1/29/2025
Healthcare is a Major Ransomware Target
Healthcare is the third-most-targeted sector, according to the report.
1/29/2025
Healthcare is a Major Ransomware Target
Healthcare is the third-most-targeted sector, according to the report.
1/29/2025
Allegheny Health Network Struck by Third-Party Vendor Data Breach
The organization is not aware of any actual or attempted identity theft or fraud as a result of this incident.
1/28/2025
Allegheny Health Network Struck by Third-Party Vendor Data Breach
The organization is not aware of any actual or attempted identity theft or fraud as a result of this incident.
1/28/2025
AI and FM: Insights from the Front Lines
Standford Medicine’s facilities management team discusses the opportunities for and challenges of its efforts to apply AI to projects and processes.
1/27/2025
84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Detected a Cyberattack in Past Year
Healthcare facilities remain a target among cyber criminals.
1/24/2025
84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Detected a Cyberattack in Past Year
Healthcare facilities remain a target among cyber criminals.
1/24/2025
North Los Angeles County Regional Center Targeted by Ransomware
There is currently no evidence of identity theft or fraud in relation to this incident.
1/23/2025
North Los Angeles County Regional Center Targeted by Ransomware
There is currently no evidence of identity theft or fraud in relation to this incident.
1/23/2025
Power Reliability: NFPA Electrical Cycle of Safety
Ensuring facilities meet current codes and standards can establish a holistic level of electrical resilience.
1/22/2025
Coos County Nursing Hospital Fighting Flu Outbreak
Eight residents and 10 staff members have tested positive so far.
1/22/2025
Coos County Nursing Hospital Fighting Flu Outbreak
Eight residents and 10 staff members have tested positive so far.
1/22/2025
Los Angeles County Healthcare Facilities Battle Wildfires
Certain key facilities have burned down or narrowly escaped evacuations.
1/17/2025
Balancing Hand Hygiene Monitoring with Broader Infection Prevention Goals
A recent AJIC study sheds light on possibly reducing the amount of hand hygiene observations without compromising data integrity.
1/16/2025
BayMark Health Services Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident occurred in October 2024.
1/16/2025
BayMark Health Services Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident occurred in October 2024.
1/16/2025
Dobie Road Falls Victim to Data Breach
They have not received any reports of misuse, identity theft or fraud related to the incident.
1/16/2025
Dobie Road Falls Victim to Data Breach
They have not received any reports of misuse, identity theft or fraud related to the incident.
1/16/2025
Bugs Without Borders: The Coming HAI Crisis
A tsunami of pathogenic threats to healthcare facilities is not unthinkable. Simple cleaning might be a key defense.
1/15/2025
Bugs Without Borders: The Coming HAI Crisis
A tsunami of pathogenic threats to healthcare facilities is not unthinkable. Simple cleaning might be a key defense.
1/15/2025
Deadly Patient Assault Breaks Out at Fulton State Hospital
The suspect was charged with first degree murder and fourth degree assault in connection to the death of another patient after an alleged assault.
1/15/2025
County of Santa Clara to Acquire Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare
The 258-bed hospital was purchased for $150 million.
1/15/2025
Deferred Maintenance: 5 Critical Issues
Managers face challenges in keeping facilities and systems safe and reliable. Here are five insights to help the effort.
1/13/2025
