Industry News - May 2022
Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic
Wayfinding has proven essential to help patients, staff and visitors navigate hospitals.
5/26/2022
ARHS and UNC Health Board of Directors Form Long-Term Management Services
Through the agreement, the two organizations will expand local healthcare services and improve access to resources for patients.
5/26/2022
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health Explore Possible Merger
Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore affiliation options.
5/25/2022
Top 10 Diverse Hospitals and Health Systems Unveiled
DiversityInc reveals the top 10 diverse hospitals and health systems.
5/24/2022
U.S. Access Board Seeks Input on Medical Diagnostic Equipment
The guidance will help ensure equipment can be adjusted to accommodate the broadest range of users.
5/24/2022
Centura Health Acquires Two Hospitals
Both hospitals will become a part of the Catholic ministries with CommonSpirit Health.
5/24/2022
Elevating the Patient Experience with Creative Valet Parking Services
Valet services go well beyond simply parking cars.
5/23/2022
Strategic Planning for Healthcare Workers’ Safety and Health
The COVID-19 pandemic and recent climate change and weather-related events have reinforced the importance of ensuring patient and staff safety.
5/20/2022
How Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for Emergencies
Scott Cormier discusses how facility managers can weather the next storm.
5/18/2022
Parking Management Proves Critical for Public Health
Facility managers can take several critical steps that will make parking safer and protect hospital staff, patients and visitors
5/18/2022
5 Must-Read Books on Healthcare Facilities Management
These books on healthcare facilities management help provide tools that are necessary to be successful within the industry.
5/13/2022
The Great Resignation: More Employees Plan to Quit in 2022
High levels of burnout and lack of flexibility are driving employees to quit.
5/12/2022
Healthcare Facility Upgrade Spotlights Staffing Resource
Facility renovation at California Institution for Men also provided incarcerated persons with hands-on training.
5/11/2022
Independent Living Expected to Expand
From fluctuating COVID measures to protecting and retaining workers, senior care facilities have continued to wrestle with a range of challenges.
5/9/2022
Staff Burnout is Now a Major Concern Within Healthcare Facilities
Manual tasks, staffing shortages and lack of technology are contributing to feelings of burnout within the healthcare industry.
5/9/2022
Hundreds of Senior Care Facilities are Projected to Close in 2022
Lack of funding and ongoing staff burnout is playing a role into why many senior care facilities may close down by the end of the year.
5/5/2022
Steward Health Care Acquires Fifth Facility in Arizona
Steward Health Care acquired Abrazo Mesa Hospital.
5/4/2022
How Self-Distribution Can Cut Supply Chain Costs in Healthcare
Managers who build their own distribution operations and diversify supply chains can reduce costs and optimize efficiency
5/2/2022
Long Beach Medical Center Ranks 94 on World’s Best Hospitals 2022 List
The healthcare facility is ranked 94 out of more than 400 hospitals in the United States.
5/2/2022
