Information Technology - March 2023
Community Health Systems Experiences Security Incident
The incident was through Fortra, a cybersecurity that Community Health Systems contracts with.
3/31/2023
Singing River Health System Buyer Selected
A final agreement is expected to be reached by this fall.
3/31/2023
Texas Vista Medical Center to Close in May
Nearly one quarter of patients do not pay for services the hospital provides.
3/30/2023
Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach
The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.
3/30/2023
Albany Medical Center Placed on 5-Hour Lockdown
Albany Medical Center was placed on lockdown after a relative of a patient locked themselves in a room with weapons.
3/29/2023
Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records
A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.
3/29/2023
Disinfectants Effective Against Candida auris
Fungus won’t be killed while disinfecting for COVID-19
3/29/2023
A Potential Alternative to the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Program
Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a similar educational foundation on healthcare facilities.
3/28/2023
Florida Officials Question HCA Healthcare After Report Goes Viral
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Gus Bilirakis have requested more information from HCA Healthcare.
3/28/2023
Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.
3/28/2023
Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident
AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.
3/28/2023
Medical Office Building is Nation's First Net-Zero Healthcare Facility
Achieving net-zero building status required a two-part design combining energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.
3/27/2023
Health Systems Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Ease Workforce Shortages
Almost half of executives in this survey report using AI solutions for their workforce.
3/27/2023
Press Ganey Releases Annual Safety Culture Trends Report
Findings report that there was a favorable shift in the perception of safety culture among clinical and nonclinical staff.
3/27/2023
CBIZ Releases 2023 State of Health Care Survey
The survey takes a look at healthcare plans and employee retention.
3/24/2023
Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities
From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.
3/23/2023
Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities
From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.
3/23/2023
Hand Hygiene Guidelines Updated
There are two new recommendations on how to improve hand hygiene.
3/23/2023
NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident
The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.
3/23/2023
UCI Health's Efforts to Heal the Environment
Green efforts have targeted sustainable electricity, reduced medical gas use and electric grounds equipment.
3/22/2023
Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach
The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.
3/22/2023
Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.
3/21/2023
Global Healthcare Exchange Announces the Best 50 Supply Chains for 2022
The Best 50 honorees were selected from more than 4,100 provider organizations.
3/21/2023
Mental Health Crisis, Staff Violence Top List of Patient Safety Concerns
ECRI names the top 10 patient safety concerns of 2023.
3/21/2023
3 Misconceptions About Healthcare Fire Safety
Healthcare facility managers who can avoid misconceptions can protect the safety and health of patients, staff and visitors
3/20/2023
Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years
The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.
3/20/2023
Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.
3/17/2023
Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.
3/17/2023
Why the ADA Standards Matter for Senior Care Facilities
When the ADA standards are not properly followed, senior care facilities can incur serious costs.
3/16/2023
Pennsylvania Reps Introduce Legislation to Hold Hospitals Accountable When Closing
If passed, the bill ensures that hospital systems will have to double the time in which they must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days.
3/16/2023
Artwork Promotes Health and Healing in Healthcare Facilities
Art is being utilized for more services in healthcare facilities.
3/14/2023
Proposed Law May Cut Hospital Facilities Fee
The bill aims to lower healthcare expenses for those seeking care.
3/14/2023
Infection Prevention: The HAI That Never Happened
Hospitals need to raise the level of awareness regarding environmental hygiene and its importance throughout society.
3/13/2023
Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus
According to the CDC, alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not work well against the norovirus.
3/13/2023
Sunrise Senior Living Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management
The rating goes for all of Sunrise’s 270-plus communities in the U.S. and Canada.
3/13/2023
Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach
Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.
3/10/2023
Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach
Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.
3/10/2023
Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach
Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.
3/10/2023
FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware
The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.
3/9/2023
FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware
The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.
3/9/2023
FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware
The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.
3/9/2023
90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home
Residents and staff have been fighting off the outbreak since February.
3/9/2023
Outpatient Healthcare Facilities Set for Enormous Growth
Aging U.S. population is driving demand for outpatient healthcare facilities and services, reinforcing the stability of medical office assets.
3/8/2023
Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval
The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.
3/8/2023
Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval
The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.
3/8/2023
Owners of Senior Care Facilities to Pay $7.2 Million for Offering Worthless Services
The initial lawsuit alleged owners provided worthless services to residents.
3/7/2023
Damaged Hospital Surfaces Cannot Be Disinfected
Some chemical disinfectants are so harmful to surfaces that damage might shorten their lifespans.
3/6/2023
Presbyterian Health Services and UnityPoint Health Explore Combining into New Organization
The two organizations, if combined, would be able to service both New Mexico and the Midwest.
3/6/2023
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Changes to 'Salinas Valley Health'
The change comes as a new envisioning of the institution's overall look and feel.
3/3/2023
Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital
Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.
3/2/2023
Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital
Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.
3/2/2023
Women Pave the Way for Women in Healthcare Facilities
Women in healthcare leadership are responsible for providing opportunities for female employees to rise through the ranks.
3/1/2023
Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter
Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.
3/1/2023
Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter
Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.
3/1/2023
Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Releases Workplace Violence Report
The report details various incidents of workplace violence and establishes a United Code of Conduct.
3/1/2023
