Sustainable Operations - February 2024

Managed Service Providers: An Alternative to In-House IT

UTMC is one such case of using an MSP for their IT needs.

2/29/2024



Ohio University Hertiage College of Osteopathic Medicine Awarded WELL Certification

HCOM’s Heritage Hall received the WELL Certification at the Silver level.

2/29/2024



Maximizing Safety Through Digital Training

By embracing technology-driven training, managers help deliver high-quality care while minimizing risks and enhancing overall safety.

2/28/2024



Man Wielding Knife Shot by Police in Emergency Department

Man was also shot with a stun gun but managed to escape.

2/28/2024



WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital to Join Systems

The hospital will become WellSpan Evangelical Hospital around early July, pending regulatory approval.

2/28/2024



HHS Reaches Second Ever Settlement for Ransomware Attack

The settlement involved a cyberattack that occurred back in 2019.

2/27/2024



HHS Reaches Second Ever Settlement for Ransomware Attack

The settlement involved a cyberattack that occurred back in 2019.

2/27/2024



Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County to Rebrand

The rebranding will coincide with the opening of a new location in January 2025.

2/26/2024



Man Dies by Suicide at Wisconsin Hospital

The incident appears to be part of a murder-suicide.

2/23/2024



What to Expect at NFMT 2024

Returning this March, NFMT brings a must see offering of events and activities.

2/22/2024



Vanderbilt Health Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct

Introduction of code comes in response to increasing workplace violence against healthcare employees.

2/21/2024



Vanderbilt Health Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct

Introduction of code comes in response to increasing workplace violence against healthcare employees.

2/21/2024



GE HealthCare to Collaborate with OSF HealthCare

The collaboration aims to help increase clinical and operational efficiencies.

2/21/2024



3 Nuances of Cleaning and Disinfection in Healthcare

With cleaning and disinfection being crucial in healthcare, understanding their nuances is key.

2/16/2024



Azura Vascular Care Confirms Data Breach

The breach happened on or before September 27, 2023.

2/15/2024



Azura Vascular Care Confirms Data Breach

The breach happened on or before September 27, 2023.

2/15/2024



Healthcare Workers Support Sustainability in Facilities: Survey

Four in five clinicians believe it is important for their hospitals to address climate change.

2/14/2024



Bill Addresses Healthcare Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity remains a top concern of healthcare organizations and Congress.

2/14/2024



Bill Addresses Healthcare Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity remains a top concern of healthcare organizations and Congress.

2/14/2024



Baptist Memorial Forms Joint Venture with Urgent Team

The joint venture will involve the rebranding of 10 current Urgent Team locations beginning in mid-March.

2/14/2024



Bleach Study Sends Unneeded Shock Waves

Can bacteria become resistant to disinfectants? Perhaps. However, let’s look at the facts.

2/12/2024



Lurie Children's Health Confirms Cyberattack

They were also able to confirm their network was accessed by a known criminal threat actor.

2/12/2024



Lurie Children's Health Confirms Cyberattack

They were also able to confirm their network was accessed by a known criminal threat actor.

2/12/2024



Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.

2/9/2024



Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.

2/9/2024



EPA Releases Update to Federal Purchasing Search Tool Regarding PFAS

The update is in regard to Green Seal product standards and forever chemicals.

2/8/2024



Inmate Dead After Fleeing Kettering Health Dayton

Securing a healthcare facility to prevent such incidents takes several lines of defense.

2/7/2024



Inmate Dead After Fleeing Kettering Health Dayton

Securing a healthcare facility to prevent such incidents takes several lines of defense.

2/7/2024



Palm Primary Care Texas Opens Two New Medical Centers

Palm plans on adding several more locations before summer 2024.

2/6/2024



Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers

Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.

2/5/2024



Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers

Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.

2/5/2024



UCI Health to Acquire Four Tenet Healthcare Hospitals

The four Southern Californian hospitals will become part of UCI Health in spring 2024.

2/5/2024



When to Use Cleaning Chemicals or Germ-Killing Disinfectants

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the different situations to use cleaning products in.

2/2/2024



HHS Releases Voluntary Cybersecurity Performance Goals

The AHA has also provided input on the resiliency report.

2/1/2024



HHS Releases Voluntary Cybersecurity Performance Goals

The AHA has also provided input on the resiliency report.

2/1/2024



 
 
 


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