Food Service - August 2023
What Role Does Facilities Management Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity?
Collaboration and a zero-trust approach from facilities management are key.
8/31/2023
What Role Does Facilities Management Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity?
Collaboration and a zero-trust approach from facilities management are key.
8/31/2023
Singing River Health System Rattled with Cyberattack
The network put its systems into downtime to prevent any further harm.
8/31/2023
Singing River Health System Rattled with Cyberattack
The network put its systems into downtime to prevent any further harm.
8/31/2023
Complying with Joint Commission's Two Biggest Challenges
Indoor environments and building occupancies often create problems for healthcare facilities managers.
8/30/2023
CentroMed Hit with Data Breach
The San Antonio-based hospital says the breach happened back in June.
8/30/2023
CentroMed Hit with Data Breach
The San Antonio-based hospital says the breach happened back in June.
8/30/2023
AC Failure Causes Parkview LaGrange Hospital to Shut Down
HVAC systems are critical to any healthcare facility, so keeping them up and running is key.
8/30/2023
'Underutilization' to Blame for Recent Hospital Closures
There has been an uptick of hospitals closing.
8/29/2023
Brigham and Women's Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
The incident involved 987 different individuals’ information possibly being exposed.
8/29/2023
Brigham and Women's Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
The incident involved 987 different individuals’ information possibly being exposed.
8/29/2023
PeaceHealth to Close Oregon Hospital
The Eugene, Oregon hospital has seen declining reliance from its community.
8/28/2023
How Effective are Acoustics Materials at Stopping Germ Spread?
Acoustics manufacturers discuss the effectiveness of materials stopping germ spread.
8/25/2023
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Experiences Cyberattack
The incident was discovered in early April 2023.
8/24/2023
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Experiences Cyberattack
The incident was discovered in early April 2023.
8/24/2023
SCL Health Locations to Get New Names Following Merger
Four sites will be renamed under the Intermountain Health branding.
8/24/2023
3 Ways to Nurture Next-Generation Healthcare Facilities Managers
Healthcare systems must prioritize succession planning to keep up with turnover and retirements.
8/23/2023
How Healthcare Facilities Management Can Respond to Disasters
The recent Maui wildfires underpin the importance of a proper facilities management program.
8/23/2023
Senior Care Facilities Must Prepare for Extreme Weather
Preparing for extreme weather begins in the designing phase.
8/22/2023
Senior Care Facilities Must Prepare for Extreme Weather
Preparing for extreme weather begins in the designing phase.
8/22/2023
Chattanooga Heart Institute Caught in Cyberattack
An unauthorized third party gained access to the provider’s network.
8/22/2023
Chattanooga Heart Institute Caught in Cyberattack
An unauthorized third party gained access to the provider’s network.
8/22/2023
Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks
Five factors that make mergers a vulnerable time for healthcare facilities’ cyber defenses.
8/17/2023
Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks
Five factors that make mergers a vulnerable time for healthcare facilities’ cyber defenses.
8/17/2023
Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks
Five factors that make mergers a vulnerable time for healthcare facilities’ cyber defenses.
8/17/2023
ECRI Announces Winners of 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award
12 different healthcare organizations won the award.
8/17/2023
GREEN Hospitals Act Announced
Congresswoman Jayapal and Senator Markey have moved to introduce the legislation.
8/17/2023
ASHE Acknowledges Healthcare Facilities' Sustainability Efforts
Ten healthcare facilities earned the 2023 Sustainability Champion Award.
8/16/2023
How Rising Patient Costs Affect Facility Budgets
AHA releases statement on IPPS and LTCH payment rules.
8/16/2023
LiDAR in Healthcare Facilities Management
LiDAR’s capabilities make it a valuable investigation and documentation method in facility management and maintenance.
8/15/2023
LiDAR in Healthcare Facilities Management
LiDAR’s capabilities make it a valuable investigation and documentation method in facility management and maintenance.
8/15/2023
AHCA/NCAL Sends Letter to Biden Administration Over Staffing Requirement
The letter outlines quality improvement solutions instead of a federal minimum staffing requirement.
8/15/2023
The Science Behind Surface Decontamination
Keeping hospitals and other healthcare facilities clean is a crucial patient care and risk management issue.
8/14/2023
CommonSpirit Health to Directly Manage Hospitals Across Three States
There are 20 hospitals and more than 240 care sites in Colorado, Kansas and Utah that will be directly managed.
8/14/2023
Preventing Legionella Bacteria Proliferation in Water Heaters
Water heater manufacturers discuss preventing Legionella proliferation.
8/11/2023
Preventing Legionella Bacteria Proliferation in Water Heaters
Water heater manufacturers discuss preventing Legionella proliferation.
8/11/2023
SoutheastHEALTH Signs Off on Agreement to Join Mercy
The two organizations have been finalizing details since their letter of intent was announced in January 2023.
8/10/2023
Can Biofilm Make Candida Auris More Dangerous?
Everyone involved in cleaning must better understand the type of disinfectants required to control biofilms, especially those created by C. auris fungus.
8/9/2023
Can Biofilm Make Candida Auris More Dangerous?
Everyone involved in cleaning must better understand the type of disinfectants required to control biofilms, especially those created by C. auris fungus.
8/9/2023
AdventHealth to Rename Five Colorado Hospitals
The five hospitals are being renamed and directly managed by AdventHealth.
8/9/2023
Emory University Midtown Hospital Experiences Electrical Fire
Smoke from electrical fires can pose a problem for IAQ.
8/9/2023
Emory University Midtown Hospital Experiences Electrical Fire
Smoke from electrical fires can pose a problem for IAQ.
8/9/2023
Corewell Health to Close Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
The 60-year-old hospital will officially be shut down in October.
8/8/2023
Revitalizing Healthcare: Lessons from the Retail Industry
By embracing a customer-focused approach, healthcare systems can foster trust, improve patient satisfaction and enhance the overall quality of care.
8/7/2023
What to Know About Water Heater Safety Hazards
Water heater manufacturers discuss different safety hazards to be aware of.
8/3/2023
What to Know About Water Heater Safety Hazards
Water heater manufacturers discuss different safety hazards to be aware of.
8/3/2023
LifeWorks Wellness Center Falls Victim to Data Breach
There was an unauthorized third party that accessed some of their servers.
8/3/2023
Good Samaritan Medical Center Ups Security After Shooting
Preparedness is key to enduring or preventing emergencies.
8/2/2023
Good Samaritan Medical Center Ups Security After Shooting
Preparedness is key to enduring or preventing emergencies.
8/2/2023
Norton Healthcare Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Cyberattack
Following and implementing security standards are crucial for protecting sensitive information.
8/2/2023
Norton Healthcare Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Cyberattack
Following and implementing security standards are crucial for protecting sensitive information.
8/2/2023
Tampa General Hospital Hit by Data Breach
An investigation determined that an unauthorized outside party accessed the hospital’s network.
8/1/2023
Tampa General Hospital Hit by Data Breach
An investigation determined that an unauthorized outside party accessed the hospital’s network.
8/1/2023
Tampa General Hospital Hit by Data Breach
An investigation determined that an unauthorized outside party accessed the hospital’s network.
8/1/2023