Sustainable Operations - January 2024

Cleveland Clinic Confiscated 30,000 Weapons in 2023

A mix of technology and collaboration can help address workplace violence in healthcare settings.

1/31/2024



Cleveland Clinic Confiscated 30,000 Weapons in 2023

A mix of technology and collaboration can help address workplace violence in healthcare settings.

1/31/2024



Contractor Employee Killed in Construction Incident at Brockton Hospital

OSHA found the contractor could have prevented the fatal incident that occurred in June 2023.

1/31/2024



Peru Hospital Reopens Under OSF Healthcare

The Peru, Illinois hospital was shut down over a year ago prior to its reopening.

1/31/2024



Five Key Points to an Effective Infection Control Program

Follow these tips to create strong infection control practices.

1/30/2024



Technology To Benefit Facilities and Patients

Technological innovations vary in application but collectively contribute to a more efficient, accessible and personalized healthcare system.

1/29/2024



Franciscan Alliance to Fully Acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital

The acquisition will be completed in spring.

1/29/2024



Preventing Quat Binding in Healthcare Facilities

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss how to prevent quat binding from happening.

1/26/2024



Columbus Regional Healthcare System Caught in Data Breach

The incident occurred in May 2023.

1/25/2024



Columbus Regional Healthcare System Caught in Data Breach

The incident occurred in May 2023.

1/25/2024



Workplace Violence: Finding Effective Training

Maintaining a security presence is part of the solution, but managers also need to select a program that meets organizations’ needs.

1/24/2024



Seattle Children's Hospital Embroiled in Mold Class-Action Lawsuit

Getting rid of mold requires tackling the issue at its source.

1/24/2024



Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities have resulted in reimplementing masking guidelines as flu season continues.

1/23/2024



Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities have resulted in reimplementing masking guidelines as flu season continues.

1/23/2024



Disinfecting Against Tough-to-Kill Pathogens

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the best chemicals to use against highly resistant germs.

1/19/2024



HMG Healthcare Experiences Data Security Incident

The data incident occurred in November 2023.

1/18/2024



HMG Healthcare Experiences Data Security Incident

The data incident occurred in November 2023.

1/18/2024



De-escalating Workplace Violence: A Training Infrastructure

Strategies and tactics to build an effective program that protects workers and patients.

1/17/2024



Study Finds Bacteria Stick Around Even After Cleaning

Rethinking the disinfection process is critical to killing germs of all kinds.

1/17/2024



Cleaning Patient Care Equipment

Left untouched, objects or materials such as clothes, utensils and furniture can carry infections.

1/15/2024



Training Frontline Healthcare Staff for Effective Pathogen Control

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss training frontline staff on different chemicals and their dwell times.

1/12/2024



Baptist Health and Compass Surgical Partners Announce Joint Venture

The two organizations plan on launching a network of ambulatory surgery centers.

1/11/2024



Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Opens New Oncology Center

The new facility is called the Bourland Radiation Oncology Center.

1/10/2024



Patient Barricades Themself in Room at Methodist Richardson Medical Center

The patient was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.

1/10/2024



Patient Barricades Themself in Room at Methodist Richardson Medical Center

The patient was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.

1/10/2024



Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Drive Healthcare Efficiency and Resilience

Robotics and AI can help managers reduce costs and risk, improve operational efficiency and address tough challenges.

1/8/2024



Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Drive Healthcare Efficiency and Resilience

Robotics and AI can help managers reduce costs and risk, improve operational efficiency and address tough challenges.

1/8/2024



Differentiating Between Traditional and 'Hospital Grade' Disinfectants

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the distinction between two types of products.

1/5/2024



3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare

Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.

1/4/2024



3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare

Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.

1/4/2024



Great Falls Clinic and Hospital Announces Campus Expansion

The new property is located on almost 15 acres of space.

1/4/2024



Study Finds C. auris Capable of Quick Recontamination

While already being tough to deal with, C. auris can also swiftly contaminate a recently disinfected environment.

1/3/2024



Team Strategy for Effective Healthcare Cleaning

Team approach can help facilities set priorities, identify responsibilities and avoid contamination

1/3/2024



Coos Health and Wellness Hit by Data Breach

The data incident occurred earlier last year

1/3/2024



Tampa General Hospital Renames Children's Hospital

The children’s hospital has been renamed in honor of long-time donators.

1/2/2024



 
 
 


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