Environmental Services - March 2023
Community Health Systems Experiences Security Incident
The incident was through Fortra, a cybersecurity that Community Health Systems contracts with.
3/31/2023
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Singing River Health System Buyer Selected
A final agreement is expected to be reached by this fall.
3/31/2023
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Texas Vista Medical Center to Close in May
Nearly one quarter of patients do not pay for services the hospital provides.
3/30/2023
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Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
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Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
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Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
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Albany Medical Center Placed on 5-Hour Lockdown
Albany Medical Center was placed on lockdown after a relative of a patient locked themselves in a room with weapons.
3/29/2023
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Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
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Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
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Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
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Disinfectants Effective Against Candida auris
Fungus won’t be killed while disinfecting for COVID-19
3/29/2023
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A Potential Alternative to the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Program
Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a similar educational foundation on healthcare facilities.
3/28/2023
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Florida Officials Question HCA Healthcare After Report Goes Viral
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Gus Bilirakis have requested more information from HCA Healthcare.
3/28/2023
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Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.
3/28/2023
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Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.
3/28/2023
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Medical Office Building is Nation's First Net-Zero Healthcare Facility
Achieving net-zero building status required a two-part design combining energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.
3/27/2023
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Health Systems Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Ease Workforce Shortages
Almost half of executives in this survey report using AI solutions for their workforce.
3/27/2023
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Press Ganey Releases Annual Safety Culture Trends Report
Findings report that there was a favorable shift in the perception of safety culture among clinical and nonclinical staff.
3/27/2023
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CBIZ Releases 2023 State of Health Care Survey
The survey takes a look at healthcare plans and employee retention.
3/24/2023
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Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities
From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.
3/23/2023
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Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities
From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.
3/23/2023
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NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
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NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
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NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
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Hand Hygiene Guidelines Updated
There are two new recommendations on how to improve hand hygiene.
3/23/2023
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UCI Health's Efforts to Heal the Environment
Green efforts have targeted sustainable electricity, reduced medical gas use and electric grounds equipment.
3/22/2023
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Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
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Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
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Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
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Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.
3/21/2023
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Global Healthcare Exchange Announces the Best 50 Supply Chains for 2022
The Best 50 honorees were selected from more than 4,100 provider organizations.
3/21/2023
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Mental Health Crisis, Staff Violence Top List of Patient Safety Concerns
ECRI names the top 10 patient safety concerns of 2023.
3/21/2023
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3 Misconceptions About Healthcare Fire Safety
Healthcare facility managers who can avoid misconceptions can protect the safety and health of patients, staff and visitors
3/20/2023
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Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
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Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
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Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
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Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.
3/17/2023
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Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.
3/17/2023
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Why the ADA Standards Matter for Senior Care Facilities
When the ADA standards are not properly followed, senior care facilities can incur serious costs.
3/16/2023
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Pennsylvania Reps Introduce Legislation to Hold Hospitals Accountable When Closing
If passed, the bill ensures that hospital systems will have to double the time in which they must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days.
3/16/2023
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Artwork Promotes Health and Healing in Healthcare Facilities
Art is being utilized for more services in healthcare facilities.
3/14/2023
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Proposed Law May Cut Hospital Facilities Fee
The bill aims to lower healthcare expenses for those seeking care.
3/14/2023
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Infection Prevention: The HAI That Never Happened
Hospitals need to raise the level of awareness regarding environmental hygiene and its importance throughout society.
3/13/2023
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Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus
According to the CDC, alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not work well against the norovirus.
3/13/2023
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Sunrise Senior Living Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management
The rating goes for all of Sunrise’s 270-plus communities in the U.S. and Canada.
3/13/2023
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Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach
Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.
3/10/2023
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Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach
Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.
3/10/2023
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Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach
Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.
3/10/2023
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FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware
The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.
3/9/2023
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FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware
The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.
3/9/2023
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FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware
The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.
3/9/2023
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90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home
Residents and staff have been fighting off the outbreak since February.
3/9/2023
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Outpatient Healthcare Facilities Set for Enormous Growth
Aging U.S. population is driving demand for outpatient healthcare facilities and services, reinforcing the stability of medical office assets.
3/8/2023
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Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval
The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.
3/8/2023
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Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval
The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.
3/8/2023
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Owners of Senior Care Facilities to Pay $7.2 Million for Offering Worthless Services
The initial lawsuit alleged owners provided worthless services to residents.
3/7/2023
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Damaged Hospital Surfaces Cannot Be Disinfected
Some chemical disinfectants are so harmful to surfaces that damage might shorten their lifespans.
3/6/2023
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Presbyterian Health Services and UnityPoint Health Explore Combining into New Organization
The two organizations, if combined, would be able to service both New Mexico and the Midwest.
3/6/2023
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Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Changes to 'Salinas Valley Health'
The change comes as a new envisioning of the institution's overall look and feel.
3/3/2023
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Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital
Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.
3/2/2023
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Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital
Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.
3/2/2023
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Women Pave the Way for Women in Healthcare Facilities
Women in healthcare leadership are responsible for providing opportunities for female employees to rise through the ranks.
3/1/2023
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Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter
Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.
3/1/2023
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Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter
Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.
3/1/2023
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Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Releases Workplace Violence Report
The report details various incidents of workplace violence and establishes a United Code of Conduct.
3/1/2023
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