Sustainable Operations - 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



Pembina County Memorial Hospital Caught in Data Breach

The data security incident occurred in April 2023.

3/28/2024



Pembina County Memorial Hospital Caught in Data Breach

The data security incident occurred in April 2023.

3/28/2024



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



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



New York Hospital Receives Bomb Threat

Police investigate and find no bombs on the premises.

3/27/2024



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



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



Atrium Health Children's Services Rebranded

Atrium Health Levine Children's will be added to the name of each location.

3/26/2024



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



Deaconess and Memorial Hospital Acquire Former St. Joseph's Hospital

The Huntingburg, Indiana property has been closed since 2007.

3/25/2024



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



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



CCM Health Falls Victim to Data Breach

The breach occurred in April 2023.

3/21/2024



CCM Health Falls Victim to Data Breach

The breach occurred in April 2023.

3/21/2024



Healthcare Facilities Spending to Rise

Survey highlights the evolving relationship between healthcare delivery and facilities.

3/20/2024



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



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



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



Arkansas Children's Hospital Reports Nine Violent Incidents in Two Months

These incidents resulted in injuries to 18 employees.

3/15/2024



Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms

Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.

3/14/2024



Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms

Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.

3/14/2024



UC San Diego Health Experiences Phishing Attack

The phishing attack may have exposed patient data.

3/14/2024



UC San Diego Health Experiences Phishing Attack

The phishing attack may have exposed patient data.

3/14/2024



Do We Need a National Toilet Plume Standard?

Toilet plume aerosolization helps healthcare-associated infections spread to patients and healthcare staff.

3/13/2024



Hospital Murder Highlights Need for De-escalation Training

De-escalation is crucial to winding down volatile incidents.

3/13/2024



HSHS to Close Two Hospitals in Late March

One of the hospitals will now be closing earlier than anticipated.

3/13/2024



Maintaining Safety in Healthcare Construction Projects

There is an elevated level of planning for safety in a healthcare setting.

3/12/2024



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



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



ACMH Hospital to Affiliate with Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network

The facilities involved will retain their original identities.

3/11/2024



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



Cogdell Memorial Hospital Experiences Data Breach

The breach occurred in October 2023.

3/7/2024



Cogdell Memorial Hospital Experiences Data Breach

The breach occurred in October 2023.

3/7/2024



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



Improper Medical Waste Disposal Puts Staff at Risk: Survey

Improper disposal of medical waste has negative health and environmental impacts.

3/6/2024



Improper Medical Waste Disposal Puts Staff at Risk: Survey

Improper disposal of medical waste has negative health and environmental impacts.

3/6/2024



Sutter Health Buys Five Radiation Oncology Centers

The five radiation oncology centers were operated by GenesisCare.

3/6/2024



Mayo Clinic Health System to Close Minnesota Facility

The clinic has been temporarily closed since mid-August 2023.

3/5/2024



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



Change Healthcare Cyberattack Prompts Cybersecurity Advisory

The party behind this attack has been identified as the ALPHV Blackcat ransomware group.

3/1/2024



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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