Information Technology - March 2024
Improving Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities
Having programs in place and even an infection preventionist on staff are critical to infection control.
3/28/2024
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Pembina County Memorial Hospital Caught in Data Breach
The data security incident occurred in April 2023.
3/28/2024
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Pembina County Memorial Hospital Caught in Data Breach
The data security incident occurred in April 2023.
3/28/2024
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2024: Year of Innovation, Transformation for Healthcare Facilities
Facilities can elevate patient and staff experiences by optimizing real estate to increase efficiency.
3/27/2024
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2024: Year of Innovation, Transformation for Healthcare Facilities
Facilities can elevate patient and staff experiences by optimizing real estate to increase efficiency.
3/27/2024
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New York Hospital Receives Bomb Threat
Police investigate and find no bombs on the premises.
3/27/2024
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AdventHealth Announces New Hospital in Weaverville
The announcement comes as the organization awaits a decision in its appeal to a 2023 trial.
3/27/2024
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How to Minimize Patient Interference During Construction Projects
Without planning ahead of time, patient lives could be at risk during construction projects.
3/26/2024
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Atrium Health Children's Services Rebranded
Atrium Health Levine Children's will be added to the name of each location.
3/26/2024
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Healthcare Maintenance in the Digital Age
Digital versions of codes and standards offer technicians enhanced access to codes and standards for fire and life safety in healthcare.
3/25/2024
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Deaconess and Memorial Hospital Acquire Former St. Joseph's Hospital
The Huntingburg, Indiana property has been closed since 2007.
3/25/2024
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Klickitat Valley Health Installs Zero-Emission Fuel Cell System
The fuel cell system was created via a partnership between Kohler and Toyota.
3/22/2024
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Klickitat Valley Health Installs Zero-Emission Fuel Cell System
The fuel cell system was created via a partnership between Kohler and Toyota.
3/22/2024
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Healthcare Facilities Spending to Rise
Survey highlights the evolving relationship between healthcare delivery and facilities.
3/20/2024
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Man Had Escaped from Riverside Community Hospital Days Before Murder
Suspect was being treated before he eventually left and shot Michael Rangel.
3/20/2024
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What Construction Workers Need to Know About Healthcare Facilities
Construction workers are encouraged to work with the facilities team to best determine how to protect patients during a project.
3/18/2024
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Bucktail Medical Center to Close Long-Term Care Facility
Bucktail cites challenging fiscal issues contributing to its decision to close the long-term care facility.
3/18/2024
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Arkansas Children's Hospital Reports Nine Violent Incidents in Two Months
These incidents resulted in injuries to 18 employees.
3/15/2024
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Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms
Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.
3/14/2024
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Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms
Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.
3/14/2024
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UC San Diego Health Experiences Phishing Attack
The phishing attack may have exposed patient data.
3/14/2024
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UC San Diego Health Experiences Phishing Attack
The phishing attack may have exposed patient data.
3/14/2024
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Do We Need a National Toilet Plume Standard?
Toilet plume aerosolization helps healthcare-associated infections spread to patients and healthcare staff.
3/13/2024
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Hospital Murder Highlights Need for De-escalation Training
De-escalation is crucial to winding down volatile incidents.
3/13/2024
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HSHS to Close Two Hospitals in Late March
One of the hospitals will now be closing earlier than anticipated.
3/13/2024
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Maintaining Safety in Healthcare Construction Projects
There is an elevated level of planning for safety in a healthcare setting.
3/12/2024
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Urgent Care Services to Open at Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center
It is being done to help address the expected influx of patients seeking emergent and urgent care services.
3/12/2024
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Taking a Data-Informed Approach to IAQ
Maintaining clean air and proper air flow can be one of the biggest challenges a healthcare facility manager faces.
3/11/2024
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ACMH Hospital to Affiliate with Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network
The facilities involved will retain their original identities.
3/11/2024
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The Role of Furniture in a Patient's HealingĀ
Furniture manufacturers discuss how furniture can promote more holistic healing and a home-like feeling.
3/8/2024
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De-escalation Training is Critical for Safety in Healthcare
Leading organizations understand that workplace violence mitigation includes a holistic approach to workforce safety strategy.
3/6/2024
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Improper Medical Waste Disposal Puts Staff at Risk: Survey
Improper disposal of medical waste has negative health and environmental impacts.
3/6/2024
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Improper Medical Waste Disposal Puts Staff at Risk: Survey
Improper disposal of medical waste has negative health and environmental impacts.
3/6/2024
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Sutter Health Buys Five Radiation Oncology Centers
The five radiation oncology centers were operated by GenesisCare.
3/6/2024
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Mayo Clinic Health System to Close Minnesota Facility
The clinic has been temporarily closed since mid-August 2023.
3/5/2024
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Mandating a Patient's Right to a Clean Room
All interested parties should work together to create a universal, meaningful standard of cleanliness for patient rooms.
3/4/2024
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Prompts Cybersecurity Advisory
The party behind this attack has been identified as the ALPHV Blackcat ransomware group.
3/1/2024
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack Prompts Cybersecurity Advisory
The party behind this attack has been identified as the ALPHV Blackcat ransomware group.
3/1/2024
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