Environmental Services - May 2024
The Shift Towards Outpatient Care Facilities
Lower costs, increased patient convenience and more are driving a shift towards outpatient care settings.
5/31/2024
When Should HVAC Systems Receive Maintenance?
HVAC manufacturers discuss when it is best to maintenance HVAC systems.
5/30/2024
When Should HVAC Systems Receive Maintenance?
HVAC manufacturers discuss when it is best to maintenance HVAC systems.
5/30/2024
Children's Minnesota Caught Up in Email Breach
They identified unauthorized access on two employee email accounts.
5/30/2024
Children's Minnesota Caught Up in Email Breach
They identified unauthorized access on two employee email accounts.
5/30/2024
Making Boiler Maintenance Work
By understanding industry standards, manufacturer recommendations and potential challenges, managers can ensure effective boiler maintenance.
5/29/2024
Two Seniors Die in Hospital Murder-Suicide
The husband and wife found dead were both in their 70s.
5/29/2024
Texas to Offer Grant to Aid Operations for Rural Operations
Over 80 hospitals in Texas currently face closure.
5/28/2024
How Can BAS Help HVAC Systems Be More Efficient?
HVAC manufacturers discuss the efficiencies of pairing HVAC systems with BAS.
5/24/2024
Lessons to Learn from the Ascension Ransomware Attack
Securing backup data, having the correct resources and sharing information are crucial to addressing ransomware attacks.
5/23/2024
Lessons to Learn from the Ascension Ransomware Attack
Securing backup data, having the correct resources and sharing information are crucial to addressing ransomware attacks.
5/23/2024
CentroMed Struck with Another Cyberattack
This is the second time the Texas-based healthcare provider has been involved in a cyberattack in under a year.
5/23/2024
CentroMed Struck with Another Cyberattack
This is the second time the Texas-based healthcare provider has been involved in a cyberattack in under a year.
5/23/2024
Creating a Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain
Reliable supply chains prepare facilities for crises that might bring supply shortages, delivery disruptions and patient surges.
5/22/2024
San Diego Birthing Center Installs Noritz Tankless Water Heater
The product that was used was the EZ Series tankless water heater.
5/22/2024
ARPA-H Announces Program to Automate Cybersecurity in Healthcare
The program, named UPGRADE, aims to protect operations and care continuity from cyberattacks.
5/22/2024
ARPA-H Announces Program to Automate Cybersecurity in Healthcare
The program, named UPGRADE, aims to protect operations and care continuity from cyberattacks.
5/22/2024
Safety Initiatives Sees Drop in Workplace Violence
Workplace violence has dropped after employee reports of feeling unsafe at work.
5/21/2024
New Jersey Affiliated Dermatologists Suffers Cyberattack
The cybersecurity incident occurred in March.
5/21/2024
New Jersey Affiliated Dermatologists Suffers Cyberattack
The cybersecurity incident occurred in March.
5/21/2024
Three Strategies to Streamline Cleaning Labor in Senior Living Facilities
In a tough labor market, it pays for managers in senior living communities to evaluate all their processes, including cleaning.
5/20/2024
Providence Invests $177 Million to Address Healthcare Challenges in Portland
This commitment is the result of Tomorrow Starts Today.
5/20/2024
HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals
HVAC manufacturers discuss the latest in sustainable innovations.
5/17/2024
HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals
HVAC manufacturers discuss the latest in sustainable innovations.
5/17/2024
Addressing a Months-Long CPE Outbreak
Study follows infection prevention efforts of contaminated sinks and plumbing at Tokyo hospital.
5/16/2024
Infection Prevention for 'Near Patient' Surfaces
Six core components for cleaning and disinfecting the bed and 36 inches around it.
5/15/2024
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Expands and Renovates
The facility decided to use Sto products as a part of the project.
5/15/2024
Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack
The organization has yet to confirm if the incident compromised patient data.
5/14/2024
Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack
The organization has yet to confirm if the incident compromised patient data.
5/14/2024
OSF HealthCare and KSB Hospital Negotiate a Merger
The two organizations will spend the next several months finalizing the agreements.
5/14/2024
Workplace Safety and the Role of Access Control
Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology.
5/13/2024
The Impact of Temperature on Occupant Functioning
HVAC manufacturers discuss how to properly regulate temperature for occupant comfort and productivity.
5/10/2024
MedStar Health Victim of Data Security Incident
The nonprofit healthcare provider experienced the breaches intermittently between January 2023 and October 2023.
5/9/2024
MedStar Health Victim of Data Security Incident
The nonprofit healthcare provider experienced the breaches intermittently between January 2023 and October 2023.
5/9/2024
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean
CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.
5/8/2024
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean
CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.
5/8/2024
Aspire Health Alliance Struck by Data Security Incident
Unusual activity was discovered in their digital environment in September 2023.
5/8/2024
Aspire Health Alliance Struck by Data Security Incident
Unusual activity was discovered in their digital environment in September 2023.
5/8/2024
Oklahoma Hospital Damaged by Tornado Closes Indefinitely
The hospital and a clinic closed due to safety concerns.
5/7/2024
The Workplace Violence-Staffing Connection
As increased workplace violence meets staff shortages, improvements to training programs can help address the challenges.
5/6/2024
Piedmont Augusta's Summerville Campus to Reopen Emergency Department
They will also be reopening inpatient services.
5/6/2024
Scrubbing Up for World Hand Hygiene Day
The day focuses on proper handwashing and care, which is especially important in the healthcare field.
5/3/2024
Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens
HVAC manufacturers discuss implementing different technologies in HVAC systems to combat germ spread.
5/2/2024
Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens
HVAC manufacturers discuss implementing different technologies in HVAC systems to combat germ spread.
5/2/2024
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Falls Victim to Cyberattack
The cyber incident occurred in late January.
5/2/2024
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Falls Victim to Cyberattack
The cyber incident occurred in late January.
5/2/2024
Do Not Compromise in Choosing the Right Disinfectant
Managers should select the best disinfecting protocols that reduce worker exposures and maintain patient safety.
5/1/2024
LA County Department of Health Services Targeted in Phishing Attack
More than 6,000 individuals’ data may have been affected.
5/1/2024
LA County Department of Health Services Targeted in Phishing Attack
More than 6,000 individuals’ data may have been affected.
5/1/2024
University of Kentucky to Acquire St. Claire HealthCare
Their targeted closing date is July 1.
5/1/2024
