Environmental Services - February 2023

Employees Contribute to Large Sum of Cyberattacks

Guaranteed education can prevent future attacks.

2/28/2023



Employees Contribute to Large Sum of Cyberattacks

Guaranteed education can prevent future attacks.

2/28/2023



Patients Escapes at All-Time High at Michigan Behavioral Hospital

The hospital has had 14 different patient escapes since 2020.

2/28/2023



Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security

Managers need to rethink products and strategies in more effectively protecting staff, patients and visitors.

2/27/2023



Cynet Releases Report on the Stresses CISOs Face in 2023

Among those surveyed, 100 percent said they needed additional resources to deal with current challenges.

2/27/2023



Cynet Releases Report on the Stresses CISOs Face in 2023

Among those surveyed, 100 percent said they needed additional resources to deal with current challenges.

2/27/2023



Mike Evans to Speak at NFMT

Mike Evans’ session will help facility professionals learn how to respond to emerging challenges.

2/27/2023



New and Current Trends in Healthcare Facility Roofing

Roofing manufacturers discuss new trends in healthcare facility roofing, like green roofs.

2/24/2023



OSHA Cites Gainesville Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospital

An investigation found employees were exposed to serious injuries caused by encounters with patients.

2/24/2023



What Certifications Should Healthcare Facilities Managers Receive?

A look at certifications in the healthcare facilities field.

2/23/2023



Brockton Hospital to Remain Close for Three Months

A massive fire has forced the hospital to remain close for the next three months. 

2/23/2023



Pros of Outsourcing Environmental Services in Healthcare Facilities

Outsourcing environmental services can have a positive effect on healthcare facilities.

2/22/2023



Low Budgets Compromise Patient Care at Florida Hospital

Doctors allege that ceiling leaks and roaches are happening at the hospital.

2/22/2023



Checklist for Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities

Decarbonization has drawn attention from managers seeking to achieve their organizations’ sustainability goals.

2/21/2023



Specific Needs of Healthcare Facility Roofing and When to Inspect

Roofing manufacturers discuss the specific needs of healthcare facility roofing and how often to inspect the roofing.

2/17/2023



Duke University Health System Hospitals to be Equipped with Weapons Detection Systems

The installation of these security systems comes in the wake of a rise in violence at healthcare facilities.

2/17/2023



The Internet of Things Can Maintain Restrooms More Efficiently

IoT technology can be used to clean restrooms based on frequency of use.

2/16/2023



Healthcare Facilities Implement New Policies to Protect Employees from Acts of Violence

Healthcare facilities are beginning to address the rise of violence against employees with new protection policies.

2/16/2023



Changes to Environment of Care Guidelines Affect Facilities

The Joint Commission in October 2022 issued revisions to the Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters of the comprehensive accreditation manuals. The revisions took effect Jan. 1, 2023.

2/15/2023



Strong Winds Cause Construction Collapse

The emergency room remains open.

2/15/2023



Pest Management's Role in Patient Safety

Pest infestations can compromise patient care.

2/14/2023



Pest Management's Role in Patient Safety

Pest infestations can compromise patient care.

2/14/2023



Former Nursing Home Administrator on Trial for 2017 Manslaughter Case

An air conditioning outage after Hurricane Irma caused the death of 12 patients.

2/14/2023



Strategies for Decarbonizing Healthcare

Healthcare facilities managers should be aware of the benefits of driving sustainable initiatives and should be a part of the solution to climate change.

2/13/2023



Nursing Homes Call on Policymakers to Prioritize Senior Care

Nursing homes have experienced the worse job loss of any other healthcare sector during the pandemic.

2/13/2023



Fire Breaks Out at Brockton Hospital

Over 100 patients had to be evacuated from the hospital after a fire broke out.

2/10/2023



JLL Releases Report Detailing Trends and Data in Senior Outpatient Care

The report finds that outpatient sites will lead healthcare services delivery.

2/10/2023



Healthcare Facilities May Have Time to Embrace the Metaverse

Implementation of the metaverse may not be as close as it seems.

2/9/2023



Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Diverts Patients in Wake of Cyber Incident

A security issue impacted the hospital's IT systems.

2/8/2023



Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Diverts Patients in Wake of Cyber Incident

A security issue impacted the hospital's IT systems.

2/8/2023



Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Diverts Patients in Wake of Cyber Incident

A security issue impacted the hospital's IT systems.

2/8/2023



How to Choose the Right Disinfectants

The growing selection of disinfectants and hospital equipment has made the selection of the most appropriate disinfectant a confusing task.

2/7/2023



Pipe Burst Closes Boston Medical Center's Emergency Department

Boston reached record breaking lows, causing a pipe burst at a local hospital.

2/7/2023



Assisted Living Worker Charged in Resident's Death

Resident died after ingesting all-purpose cleaning solution.

2/6/2023



Erickson Senior Living Facilities Upgrades Security Systems with Genetec

The security system upgrade updates aged technology.

2/6/2023



Erickson Senior Living Facilities Upgrades Security Systems with Genetec

The security system upgrade updates aged technology.

2/6/2023



Erickson Senior Living Facilities Upgrades Security Systems with Genetec

The security system upgrade updates aged technology.

2/6/2023



NFMT 2023: What to Expect in Baltimore

With its return this March, NFMT brings a cannot miss lineup of events and activities.

2/6/2023



California Funds Security for Reproductive Health Facilities

Grants will fund physical and digital security enhancements at healthcare facilities and practitioner offices that might be the target of violence and vandalism.

2/3/2023



UCLA Health Alerts Patients of Compromised Data

An analytics tool may have captured and transmitted health data to the third-party service providers.

2/3/2023



UCLA Health Alerts Patients of Compromised Data

An analytics tool may have captured and transmitted health data to the third-party service providers.

2/3/2023



UCLA Health Alerts Patients of Compromised Data

An analytics tool may have captured and transmitted health data to the third-party service providers.

2/3/2023



Healthcare Workers Struggle with Emergency Codes

Workers only matched code words to corresponding emergencies 44 percent of the time.

2/2/2023



Gram-Negative Bacteria Threaten Hospital Patients

World Health Organization has named antimicrobial resistance as one of the 10 biggest threats to global public health.

2/1/2023



OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Simulates a Renovated Surgical Department

The simulation allowed the hospital to see two different renovations for its surgical department.

2/1/2023



More Healthcare Workers Willing to Quit Over Workplace Violence

Workplace violence is on the rise and less employees are willing to deal with it.

2/1/2023



 
 
 


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