Sustainable Operations - February 2024
Managed Service Providers: An Alternative to In-House IT
UTMC is one such case of using an MSP for their IT needs.
2/29/2024
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Ohio University Hertiage College of Osteopathic Medicine Awarded WELL Certification
HCOM’s Heritage Hall received the WELL Certification at the Silver level.
2/29/2024
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Maximizing Safety Through Digital Training
By embracing technology-driven training, managers help deliver high-quality care while minimizing risks and enhancing overall safety.
2/28/2024
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Man Wielding Knife Shot by Police in Emergency Department
Man was also shot with a stun gun but managed to escape.
2/28/2024
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WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital to Join Systems
The hospital will become WellSpan Evangelical Hospital around early July, pending regulatory approval.
2/28/2024
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HHS Reaches Second Ever Settlement for Ransomware Attack
The settlement involved a cyberattack that occurred back in 2019.
2/27/2024
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HHS Reaches Second Ever Settlement for Ransomware Attack
The settlement involved a cyberattack that occurred back in 2019.
2/27/2024
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Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County to Rebrand
The rebranding will coincide with the opening of a new location in January 2025.
2/26/2024
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Man Dies by Suicide at Wisconsin Hospital
The incident appears to be part of a murder-suicide.
2/23/2024
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What to Expect at NFMT 2024
Returning this March, NFMT brings a must see offering of events and activities.
2/22/2024
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Vanderbilt Health Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct
Introduction of code comes in response to increasing workplace violence against healthcare employees.
2/21/2024
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Vanderbilt Health Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct
Introduction of code comes in response to increasing workplace violence against healthcare employees.
2/21/2024
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GE HealthCare to Collaborate with OSF HealthCare
The collaboration aims to help increase clinical and operational efficiencies.
2/21/2024
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3 Nuances of Cleaning and Disinfection in Healthcare
With cleaning and disinfection being crucial in healthcare, understanding their nuances is key.
2/16/2024
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Azura Vascular Care Confirms Data Breach
The breach happened on or before September 27, 2023.
2/15/2024
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Azura Vascular Care Confirms Data Breach
The breach happened on or before September 27, 2023.
2/15/2024
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Healthcare Workers Support Sustainability in Facilities: Survey
Four in five clinicians believe it is important for their hospitals to address climate change.
2/14/2024
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Bill Addresses Healthcare Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains a top concern of healthcare organizations and Congress.
2/14/2024
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Bill Addresses Healthcare Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity remains a top concern of healthcare organizations and Congress.
2/14/2024
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Baptist Memorial Forms Joint Venture with Urgent Team
The joint venture will involve the rebranding of 10 current Urgent Team locations beginning in mid-March.
2/14/2024
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Bleach Study Sends Unneeded Shock Waves
Can bacteria become resistant to disinfectants? Perhaps. However, let’s look at the facts.
2/12/2024
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Lurie Children's Health Confirms Cyberattack
They were also able to confirm their network was accessed by a known criminal threat actor.
2/12/2024
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Lurie Children's Health Confirms Cyberattack
They were also able to confirm their network was accessed by a known criminal threat actor.
2/12/2024
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Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.
2/9/2024
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Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.
2/9/2024
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EPA Releases Update to Federal Purchasing Search Tool Regarding PFAS
The update is in regard to Green Seal product standards and forever chemicals.
2/8/2024
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Inmate Dead After Fleeing Kettering Health Dayton
Securing a healthcare facility to prevent such incidents takes several lines of defense.
2/7/2024
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Inmate Dead After Fleeing Kettering Health Dayton
Securing a healthcare facility to prevent such incidents takes several lines of defense.
2/7/2024
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Palm Primary Care Texas Opens Two New Medical Centers
Palm plans on adding several more locations before summer 2024.
2/6/2024
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Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers
Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.
2/5/2024
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Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers
Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.
2/5/2024
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UCI Health to Acquire Four Tenet Healthcare Hospitals
The four Southern Californian hospitals will become part of UCI Health in spring 2024.
2/5/2024
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When to Use Cleaning Chemicals or Germ-Killing Disinfectants
Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the different situations to use cleaning products in.
2/2/2024
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HHS Releases Voluntary Cybersecurity Performance Goals
The AHA has also provided input on the resiliency report.
2/1/2024
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HHS Releases Voluntary Cybersecurity Performance Goals
The AHA has also provided input on the resiliency report.
2/1/2024
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