Infection Control - July 2023

Beat the Heat: Healthcare's Unique Workplace Safety Challenges

Managers need to understand their regions’ risk levels for extreme heat, ways to manage it and strategies to implement to provide quality care.

7/31/2023



What Alternatives Exist for Traditional Storage Tank Water Heaters?

Water heater manufacturers discuss alternatives to storage tank water heaters.

7/28/2023



What Alternatives Exist for Traditional Storage Tank Water Heaters?

Water heater manufacturers discuss alternatives to storage tank water heaters.

7/28/2023



Occupancy Sensor Benefits for Healthcare Facilities

Occupancy sensors play a role in optimizing space management and reducing energy consumption

7/27/2023



UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability

UTSW is another victim in a long line of cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities through the MOVEit software.

7/27/2023



UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability

UTSW is another victim in a long line of cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities through the MOVEit software.

7/27/2023



UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability

UTSW is another victim in a long line of cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities through the MOVEit software.

7/27/2023



Compliance Strategies for Fire Safety 

Fire life safety is a critical responsibility of healthcare facility management, and there is no room for error .

7/26/2023



Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Faces Cybersecurity Audit

Cybersecurity is more complex than it seems at first.

7/26/2023



Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Faces Cybersecurity Audit

Cybersecurity is more complex than it seems at first.

7/26/2023



Three Central Valley Hospitals Rebrand

The three hospitals have rebranded into a single network in the Central Valley.

7/26/2023



FTC and OCR Caution Against Use of Online Tracking Technologies

The warning for hospitals and telehealth providers is that these technologies could pose privacy concerns.

7/25/2023



FTC and OCR Caution Against Use of Online Tracking Technologies

The warning for hospitals and telehealth providers is that these technologies could pose privacy concerns.

7/25/2023



Identifying Fire Hazards in Healthcare Facilities

Fire hazards in a healthcare facility can be found in nearly every corner.

7/24/2023



When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Water Heaters?

Water heater manufacturers discuss maintenance frequency for water heaters.

7/21/2023



Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities

Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.

7/20/2023



Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities

Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.

7/20/2023



Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities

Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.

7/20/2023



Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach

An unauthorized person used a phishing email attack to gain access to business email accounts.

7/20/2023



Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach

An unauthorized person used a phishing email attack to gain access to business email accounts.

7/20/2023



Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach

An unauthorized person used a phishing email attack to gain access to business email accounts.

7/20/2023



Reducing Energy Demand and Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities

Improving the energy efficiency of healthcare facilities will help offset rising energy costs and improve resilience in these uncertain times.

7/19/2023



South Suburban Surgical Suites Hit by Breach

The breach came via a phishing email attack.

7/19/2023



South Suburban Surgical Suites Hit by Breach

The breach came via a phishing email attack.

7/19/2023



South Suburban Surgical Suites Hit by Breach

The breach came via a phishing email attack.

7/19/2023



Shooting at New Jersey Nursing Facility Leaves Two Dead

De-escalation can be a crucial part of preventing incidents from turning violent.

7/19/2023



Shooting at New Jersey Nursing Facility Leaves Two Dead

De-escalation can be a crucial part of preventing incidents from turning violent.

7/19/2023



How Healthcare Facilities Can Better Improve the Patient Experience

The facilities team can manage the four areas of comfort to better improve the patient experience.

7/18/2023



HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach

The theft appears to have stemmed from an external storage location.

7/18/2023



HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach

The theft appears to have stemmed from an external storage location.

7/18/2023



HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach

The theft appears to have stemmed from an external storage location.

7/18/2023



Standard Needed for Electrostatic Application of Disinfectant

Using electrostatic sprayers without pre-cleaning surfaces is merely hygiene theater.

7/17/2023



Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack

The attack was conducted through a phishing email.

7/17/2023



Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack

The attack was conducted through a phishing email.

7/17/2023



Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack

The attack was conducted through a phishing email.

7/17/2023



Are Heat Pumps Effective for Healthcare Facilities?

HVAC manufacturers discuss the effectiveness of heat pumps for healthcare facilities.

7/14/2023



How Facilities Management Can Improve Patient Experiences

An effective facilities management program is key to patients' safety and comfort.

7/13/2023



Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack

The cyberattack affected multiple senior care facilities in Pennsylvania back in April.

7/13/2023



Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack

The cyberattack affected multiple senior care facilities in Pennsylvania back in April.

7/13/2023



Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack

The cyberattack affected multiple senior care facilities in Pennsylvania back in April.

7/13/2023



Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities

These cyberattacks can have ripple effects well beyond their targets.

7/12/2023



Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities

These cyberattacks can have ripple effects well beyond their targets.

7/12/2023



Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities

These cyberattacks can have ripple effects well beyond their targets.

7/12/2023



What Does NFPA 70B Mean for Healthcare Facilities?

NFPA 70B’s shift from a recommended practice to a standard provides more enforceable guidelines for safe electrical system maintenance.

7/12/2023



Montecito Medical Acquires Medical Office in California

The 32,300 square foot property is located in Visalia, California.

7/12/2023



Converting Old Buildings to New Hospitals

With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings.

7/11/2023



Mount Sinai Catches Fire, 6 Injured

The electrical fire started in a sub-cellar generator room.

7/11/2023



NIC Releases Data on Senior Housing Occupancy

While occupancy rates are up, they are below pre-pandemic levels.

7/11/2023



Protecting Birds from Buildings: Myths and Resources

Dispelling myths can lead to facility design and operations that help prevent bird collisions.

7/10/2023



Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware

The breach occurred in early January of 2023.

7/10/2023



Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware

The breach occurred in early January of 2023.

7/10/2023



Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware

The breach occurred in early January of 2023.

7/10/2023



What Energy Efficient HVAC Alternatives Exist for Healthcare Facilities? 

HVAC manufacturers discuss possible energy efficient alternatives to traditional HVAC systems.

7/7/2023



Flagler Health+ and UF Health Reach Agreement

The two have agreed to integrate Flagler Health+ into UF Health.

7/7/2023



Police Officer Killed at Indiana Hospital

Sgt. Heather Glenn was reporting to a domestic dispute.

7/6/2023



CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft 

Over 3,000 patients were notified that some of their protected health information had been stolen.

7/6/2023



CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft 

Over 3,000 patients were notified that some of their protected health information had been stolen.

7/6/2023



CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft 

Over 3,000 patients were notified that some of their protected health information had been stolen.

7/6/2023



Are Rural Healthcare Facilities Prepared for Climate Change?

While all healthcare facilities need to prepare for emergencies, rural facilities need to address several issues that urban and suburban facilities might not.

7/5/2023



Pathogen Removal Strategies for Infection Control

There is growing appreciation of high-touch environmental surfaces as vehicles for pathogens in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

7/3/2023



Montecito Medical Acquires Property from Village Medical Primary Care

The 24,900-square-foot property is one of the few primary care clinics in Murray, Kentucky.

7/3/2023



New Horizons Medical Impacted by Data Breach

The data breach has affected over 12,000 patients.

7/3/2023



New Horizons Medical Impacted by Data Breach

The data breach has affected over 12,000 patients.

7/3/2023



New Horizons Medical Impacted by Data Breach

The data breach has affected over 12,000 patients.

7/3/2023



 
 
 


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