Infection Control - November 2023
The Difference of Tracking Occupants and Visitors in Healthcare
Access control manufacturers discuss the difference and importance of tracking people in healthcare facilities.
11/30/2023
Ardent Health Services Ensnared in Ransomware Attack
The organization became aware of this incident on the morning of November 23.
11/30/2023
The Lasting Effects of Staffing Shortages in Healthcare Facilities
Staffing shortages continue to plague healthcare facilities, leading to unintended consequences for some of them.
11/29/2023
Warren General Hospital Experiences Data Breach
The data breach occurred in late September.
11/29/2023
Warren General Hospital Experiences Data Breach
The data breach occurred in late September.
11/29/2023
OhioHealth to Open Pickerington Methodist Hospital
This facility will be OhioHealth’s fifteenth hospital, built on 30 acres of undeveloped land.
11/29/2023
3 Questions for High-Performance Facility Management
High-performance facility management involves understanding current facility management practices and identifying opportunities to boost outcomes.
11/22/2023
Cyberattacks Disrupt Critical Healthcare Services
Between disrupted services and down time, affected healthcare facilities can be left reeling from cyber incidents.
11/22/2023
Cyberattacks Disrupt Critical Healthcare Services
Between disrupted services and down time, affected healthcare facilities can be left reeling from cyber incidents.
11/22/2023
Tenet Healthcare Corporation Sells Three South Carolina Hospitals
The three hospitals have been sold to Novant Health, with the transaction expected to be completed in early 2024.
11/21/2023
The Benefits of Having Vendor Diversity in Healthcare Facilities
Working with small or minority-owned suppliers offers direct benefits to a healthcare organization and its facilities.
11/20/2023
Access Controls Help Track Flow of People in Healthcare Facilities
Access control manufacturers discuss keeping track of those who enter and exit a healthcare facility.
11/17/2023
How Facial Recognition Technology Works for Hospitals
This technology aims to add more security, efficiency and accountability.
11/16/2023
How Facial Recognition Technology Works for Hospitals
This technology aims to add more security, efficiency and accountability.
11/16/2023
McLaren Health Care Caught in Data Breach
McLaren has begun mailing notice letters to the impacted individuals.
11/16/2023
McLaren Health Care Caught in Data Breach
McLaren has begun mailing notice letters to the impacted individuals.
11/16/2023
McLaren Health Care Caught in Data Breach
McLaren has begun mailing notice letters to the impacted individuals.
11/16/2023
Sutter Health Experiences Vendor-related Data Breach
No social security numbers or financial information were compromised in this incident.
11/16/2023
Sutter Health Experiences Vendor-related Data Breach
No social security numbers or financial information were compromised in this incident.
11/16/2023
Rethinking Hospital Cleaning Methods and Materials
The guiding principle is to remove germs rather than kill them and when necessary, use the smallest amount of the mildest disinfectant.
11/15/2023
AMA and Healthcare Organizations Form Common Health Coalition
The coalition aims to take the lessons they learned from COVID-19 and put them into actionable strategies.
11/14/2023
CenterWell Senior Primary Care Opening Four New Indianapolis Locations
These will be the first care centers from CenterWell in Indianapolis.
11/13/2023
When to Renew MEP Systems in Healthcare
All systems have a life cycle, and understanding when to renew them is important to overall operations.
11/10/2023
Securing Healthcare Facilities with Access Controls
Access control manufacturers discuss how this technology can help reduce violence in healthcare settings.
11/9/2023
CMMS: Making the Upgrade-or-Replace Decision
Healthcare organizations require a CMMS that can streamline maintenance, lower operating costs and deliver critical data.
11/8/2023
BlueCrest Health Group Unites Three Different Behavioral Health Facilities
The three New Jersey-based facilities have been united under one banner.
11/8/2023
Healthcare Cyberattacks Come with High Costs
These costs can involve both finances and time.
11/8/2023
Healthcare Cyberattacks Come with High Costs
These costs can involve both finances and time.
11/8/2023
Enloe Medical Center to Rebrand
The new branding aims to reflect the scope of Enloe’s services.
11/7/2023
Cleaning Reduces Infection Risks for Patients
Patients deserve an environment that features clean and sanitary surfaces.
11/6/2023
UPMC Hamot Renames Pediatric Unit
The nine-bed pediatric unit was renamed to align it closer to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
11/6/2023
Biting Back: Treating and Preventing Bed Bugs in Healthcare
Coordinating with pest control professionals is critical to dealing with bed bug infestations.
11/3/2023
Tri-City Healthcare District Partnering with UC San Diego Health
The partnership will broaden the reach of both organizations and their ability to provide care.
11/2/2023
Risks and Dangers of Sharing Patient Data with AI
Sharing private information with AI tools and services can go against HIPAA compliance.
11/1/2023
Risks and Dangers of Sharing Patient Data with AI
Sharing private information with AI tools and services can go against HIPAA compliance.
11/1/2023