Infection Control - May 2021
Hospital’s New Technology Aimed at Maintenance
Software recommends preventive actions based on historical data to avoid costly repairs
5/28/2021
Disinfection in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Only 32 percent of 110,000 objects in healthcare facilities are thoroughly cleaned, studies show
5/28/2021
Faulty Generator Hampers Hospital Operations
Patients transferred to surrounding hospitals, and surgical and elective procedures cancelled
5/27/2021
Hospital at Home: Facilities Impact?
Programs use telehealth technologies to provide patients with hospital-level care in their homes
5/27/2021
COVID-19 Strikes Hospital Construction Workers
Contractors working in non-clinical, closed area of Molokai General Hospital tested positive
5/26/2021
VA Patient Deaths Lead to Bill on Security Cameras
Move comes after lapses that allowed nursing assistant to kill patients at West Virginia veterans hospital
5/26/2021
Hospital Workers Get Emergency Backpacks
Backpacks include 32 servings of freeze-dried food, squeeze flashlight, portable stove and fuel tablets, and first aid supplies
5/26/2021
Scissors Attack Leads to Lawsuit over Hospital Security
Lawsuit accuses hospital and its security team of "gross recklessness”
5/25/2021
Federal Effort Targets Support for Long-Term Care in Emergencies
Two new committees to provide support for older adults and people with disabilities in long-term care facilities
5/24/2021
Healthcare Parking Fees Draw Scrutiny
Spotlight on ‘financial toxicity’ of cancer treatment, including costs not covered by insurance, such as parking fees
5/21/2021
Ransomware Crisis Enters Third Week
More than two weeks after a cyber attack, Scripps Health fighting to get back online
5/21/2021
Face Facts: Security Issues and Facial Recognition Technology
More hospitals use technology to augment security programs to protect patients and staff
5/20/2021
Hospitals Ramp Up Cybersecurity in Shadow of Pipeline Attack
Healthcare-related cyber attacks rose by 55 percent in 2020
5/19/2021
Minimizing Pandemic’s Impact on Facilities Funding
Best practices in securing capital and operational funding
5/19/2021
Spotlight: Resident Security Technology
With advances in resident security technology, facilities managers have access to range of helpful resources
5/19/2021
Hospitals, Hurricanes and the Need for Resilience
Group encourages facilities to prepare for hurricane season
5/18/2021
Joint Commission IDs Top Safety Issues for Facilities
Infections and utility systems among top challenges in 2020
5/18/2021
Ransomware Attacks Up 102 Percent in 2021
Healthcare sees highest volumes of ransomware attempts, averaging 109 attempts per entity per week
5/18/2021
How VA Figured Out Food Service During Pandemic
Goal was to provide guidance that would help foodservice teams at individual hospitals best manage their own situation
5/18/2021
Cyber Attack Evolves To Pose New Threats
Group behind SolarWinds attack adjusts tactics, according to government advisories
5/17/2021
Hospital Evacuation Drill Targets Wildfires
Training prepares staff to respond to emergencies as part of safety and crisis planning and preparation
5/17/2021
200,000 VA Records Exposed Online
Exposed data included patient names, birth dates, medical information, contact information and physician details
5/17/2021
Fire Systems: Overlooked Cybersecurity Targets
Fire and life safety systems with cyber weaknesses can compromise safety
5/17/2021
ASHRAE, UV Group Partner on Research, Standards
ASHRAE, IUVA will cooperate to promote advancement of emerging research and technologies
5/14/2021
Fueled by COVID-19, Fungal Infection Impacts Long-Term Care
Public health officials concerned that pandemic has created unique opportunities for infections to spread
5/14/2021
Healthcare CEOs Vow Better Protection for Workers
Group aims to ensure workers have systems, tools, technologies and resources to feel safe
5/14/2021
ASHRAE Updates Healthcare Facilities Ventilation Standard
Standard offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to designers of healthcare facilities
5/13/2021
Pipeline Cyber Attack Rekindles Threat to Healthcare
Officials continue to warn of imminent cyber threat against hospitals and health care systems
5/13/2021
Engaged Management Key in Controlling Infections
Lessons learned about better control of HAIs can apply to other pathogenic outbreaks, such as COVID-19
5/13/2021
CDC: COVID-19 Can Be Transmitted from More Than 6 Feet Away
Agency previously said most infections took place through close contact, not airborne transmission
5/13/2021
Alert Targets FiveHands Ransomware Attacks
Group has targeted businesses in healthcare, education, construction, engineering and food and beverage
5/12/2021
Oxygen-Related Fires Target of Safety Alert
Managers must learn from fatal incidents to keep patients and staff safe
5/12/2021
Healthcare IT: The Human Toll of Ransomware
Connected devices enable more widespread care but also create increased vulnerability to ransomware
5/12/2021
UV-C Can Improve Efficacy of Disinfectants: Study
Disinfection using BAK followed by UVC radiation can minimize harmful effect of BAK residues on humans
5/11/2021
List of Healthcare Organizations Hit By Ransomware Attack Grows
Hospitals and health systems nationwide report data breaches linked to ransomware attack on CaptureRx
5/11/2021
Hospitals Driving Surface Disinfectant Sales: Study
High-level disinfectants have emerged as top-selling products in market
5/11/2021
SF Hospitals Rethink Use of Police for Security
Healthcare workers using de-escalation tactics would replace deputies
5/10/2021
Program Enables Energy, Water Efficiency in New Hospital
C-PACE provides lower-cost access to energy and water saving technologies, along with resilience measures and alternative energy
5/10/2021
Mold Case Against Seattle Hospital Advances
Public health documents relate to Aspergillus mold infections at Seattle Children’s hospital
5/7/2021
Average Ransomware Demand on Healthcare: $4.6 Million
Healthcare second only to education among industries most affected by tracked ransomware incidents
5/7/2021
Cyber Attack Hampers Scripps Health’s Operations
Weekend attack continues to plague San Diego-based healthcare system
5/6/2021
How Safe Are U.S. Hospitals?
Grades focus on ability to protect patients from preventable errors, accidents, injuries and infections
5/5/2021
Stabbings Raise Security Alerts at Little Rock Hospitals
Four knife attacks caused local hospitals to double down on security
5/5/2021
Looking for Trouble: How To Plan for the Next Crisis
Preparing healthcare facilities for natural and manmade threats
5/5/2021
Rethinking Ergonomics for Food Service Workers
Specialists observed workers, noting how when and where they were lifting improperly, pulling, pushing and reaching
5/5/2021
Infection Control During Renovation Projects
EVS managers can help improve existing design to incorporate new best practices for infection prevention
5/4/2021
Cyber Security Myths and Misconceptions
Healthcare IT managers are struggling with some massive cybersecurity blindspots and misconceptions
5/4/2021
Flexibility Key for Future HVAC System Design
COVID-19 can spread via aerosol transmission, so controlling airflows is critical
5/3/2021
D.C.’s Largest Solar Array Debuts
Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus located on former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus
5/3/2021
VA Expands 5G Technology in Facilities
5G infrastructure to support connectivity between medical devices and greater use of virtual reality tools
5/3/2021
Surfaces, Sanitization and COVID-19: A Closer Look
Literature review focuses on ability of viruses to live on inanimate and inert objects
5/3/2021
