Facility Operations
17 Million Patient Records Stolen in PIH Health Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack halted operations across three of PIH’s hospitals.
12/20/2024
17 Million Patient Records Stolen in PIH Health Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack halted operations across three of PIH’s hospitals.
12/20/2024
Hartford Healthcare Forms Partnership to Open Health Equity Clinic
The new clinic will open in January 2025.
12/19/2024
Jefferson Health Faces Lawsuit Over Third-Party Tracking on Websites
The lawsuit alleges that the health system allowed Facebook’s Meta Pixel to track patient activity on its websites.
12/18/2024
Jefferson Health Faces Lawsuit Over Third-Party Tracking on Websites
The lawsuit alleges that the health system allowed Facebook’s Meta Pixel to track patient activity on its websites.
12/18/2024
Seneca Healthcare District Names Its New Community Hospital
The name was approved by the District Board during a meeting in November.
12/18/2024
The Most Read Healthcare Facilities Today Articles of 2024
Healthcare Facilities Today continues to be a resource for the facilities industry.
12/17/2024
Cybersecurity, Generative AI Among Top Risks for Healthcare Organizations in 2025
Ensuring compliance with a number of federal healthcare regulations was also identified as a concern by this recent study.
12/17/2024
Facility Condition Assessments and the Bottom Line
Assessments can give managers critical tools they need to transform facilities from cost centers into revenue centers.
12/16/2024
Saint Vincent Hospital Upgrades Its Security Systems
Case study: The facility upgraded its security systems to comply with the new patient health and safety law, Laura’s Law.
12/13/2024
Fire Breaks Out at Chino Valley Medical Center, Prompting Evacuations
The fire was contained and extinguished without any injuries to occupants or firefighters.
12/12/2024
Fortified Health Security Forms Healthcare Cybersecurity Board
The board convenes representatives from healthcare organizations across the United States.
12/12/2024
What's In the Toilet Bowl Is in the Air, Too
Aerosolized contaminants from toilet plumes remain airborne for up to seven days and can be inhaled by patients and healthcare workers.
12/11/2024
Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence
Nurses report escalating violence, with injuries including concussions and physical assaults.
12/11/2024
Backup Power: Challenges and Solutions
By ensuring reliable, resilient and cost-effective solutions, managers can meet demands of healthcare operations and safeguard patients.
12/9/2024
Niagra Falls Memorial Medical Center Installs Sturdy Door Locks for Wellness Center
Case study: The medical center’s head locksmith chose these locks based off their sturdiness and previous experience with them.
12/6/2024
Watsonville Community Hospital Wrestles with IT Outage
It is unknown if the outage was caused by a cyberattack.
12/5/2024
Blount Memorial Hospital Integrated into Prisma Health
It is the first hospital outside South Carolina to join Prisma Health.
12/5/2024
3 Ways to Secure a Healthcare Facility
As workplace violence grows in healthcare, being aware of different security methods can help prevent and address dangerous situations.
12/4/2024
Use Cases for Insulated Metal Panels in Healthcare Building Projects
Case study: The UC Medical Center selected IMPs for its ongoing revitalization project.
12/4/2024
Northwest Healthcare Acquires Carbon Health Urgent Care Centers in Arizona
With this acquisition, Northwest Healthcare has more than 80 sites of care.
12/3/2024
Dry-Surface Biofilms: Challenges and Strategies
Environmental services managers might not be using the right disinfectant in their cleaning operations.
12/2/2024
Intelligent Hospitals: Leveraging Data to Future-Proof Operations
Facilities have an opportunity to integrate smart technology to streamline operations, automate processes and boost patient experience without sacrificing human touch.
11/27/2024
Western Washington Healthcare Facilities Recover from 'Bomb Cyclone'
Backup power and advanced prep are critical to weathering winter storms.
11/27/2024
Western Washington Healthcare Facilities Recover from 'Bomb Cyclone'
Backup power and advanced prep are critical to weathering winter storms.
11/27/2024
Franciscan Health Dyer to Convert to Behavioral Health Campus
The transition will take place in late 2027.
11/26/2024
Alleged Ransomware Administrator Extradited from South Korea
The Phobos ransomware has been used globally to target over 1,000 organizations, including healthcare.
11/21/2024
Alleged Ransomware Administrator Extradited from South Korea
The Phobos ransomware has been used globally to target over 1,000 organizations, including healthcare.
11/21/2024
Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts
Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.
11/20/2024
Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts
Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.
11/20/2024