Sustainable Operations - May 2023
Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Making Safety the Norm
As instances of violence rise, OSHA and the Joint Commission take steps to make healthcare facilities safer.
5/31/2023
OSHA Cites Hospital for Failing to Keep Employees Safe from Patients
Staff members of Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion reportedly suffered concussions, lacerations and sprains from patients.
5/31/2023
AHA Sheds Light on Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities
This case study also offers advice and insight into how to mitigate violent incidents.
5/30/2023
More Hospitals to Leave the Mississippi Hospital Association
The reason for the hospitals leaving is still unclear.
5/30/2023
PAM Health and Kettering Health Enter Joint Venture for Rehabilitation Hospital
The new 62-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be in Dayton, Ohio.
5/30/2023
How Touchless Soap Dispensers and Nursing Station Hand Sanitizers Affect Germ Spread
Soap manufacturers discuss how both play a role in preventing the spread of germs.
5/26/2023
SCHA Receives Grant from The Duke Endowment to Address Workforce Problems
The three-year grant was given to SCHA to help them tackle their ongoing workforce issues.
5/26/2023
Texas Health Resources Joins the Dandelion Consortium
The Dandelion Consortium is a group dedicated to exploring the capabilities of AI in healthcare.
5/26/2023
How Will Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Impact Healthcare Facilities?
Changes are coming, though most of them will make tasks more efficient and productive.
5/25/2023
Over 600 Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The hospitals face losses on patient services as health insurance plans will not pay the cost of delivery.
5/25/2023
OSHA Compliance: Priorities and Challenges
Successful OSHA compliance requires understanding enforcement priorities and delivering training that meets facilities’ needs.
5/24/2023
New Bill Aims to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyberattacks
A new bill proposes to better educate rural hospitals on how to prevent cyber attacks.
5/24/2023
McPherson Hospital Struck with Ransomware Attack
Over 19,000 individuals were alerted about the July 2022 ransomware incident.
5/24/2023
Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force
A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.
5/23/2023
Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force
A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.
5/23/2023
UVM Medical Center Patient Falls Out Six Story Window
The patient was able to access the window through a stairwell.
5/23/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections
Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.
5/22/2023
Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections
Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.
5/22/2023
Brookdale Hospital Agrees to Civil Settlement Over Employees' Alleged Defrauding
Former employees of Brookdale Hospital allegedly defrauded the WIC program.
5/22/2023
University Urology iStruck with Data Breach
Over 56,000 individuals had their personal and health information exposed in the breach.
5/22/2023
How Healthcare Facilities Can Ensure Handwashing Happens
Soap manufacturers join to discuss the importance of medical staff washing their hands.
5/19/2023
NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023
NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023
NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information
This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.
5/19/2023
Kansas Governor Announces $65.4 Million in Awards for Medical and Mental Healthcare
These awards are supposed to close service gaps in the continuum of care that Kansas is facing.
5/19/2023
What's Causing Rising Rental Rates for Medical Office Buildings?
Interest rates, construction costs, and real estate location are the main drivers.
5/18/2023
New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.
5/18/2023
New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.
5/18/2023
New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid.
5/18/2023
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends – What Now?
Three years after it was first put into place, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends.
5/17/2023
Hospital Employees Involved in Argument, One Dead
A fight between two hospital employees turned deadly.
5/16/2023
Antibiotic-resistant CRAB Contaminates Entire ICU in Hangzhou
Of 35 positive patients, 14 acquired CRAB during their stay in the ICU.
5/16/2023
Infection Prevention Is Not Always at the Microbial Level
The guiding principle is to always remove the obvious, visible soil.
5/15/2023
Healthcare Facility Management Industry Poised for Significant Growth Through 2026
The industry will reach $8.3 billion by 2026.
5/15/2023
Monetcito Medical Completes Acquisition of Medical Office in Cincinnati
The 15,000 square foot building will mainly be used for primary care and OB/GYN services.
5/15/2023
Recent Shooting at Atlanta Hospital Leaves One Killed, Four Injured
Emergency preparedness is paramount for responding to active shooters.
5/12/2023
INTEGRIS Health to Operate Hospital Located in Woodward, Oklahoma
The new operation will start on December 1, 2023.
5/12/2023
Two Rivers Public Health Department Patient Data Accessed Without Authorization
The information of over 15,000 patients was accessed through an employee’s Office365 account.
5/12/2023
How Staffing Shortages are Impacting Healthcare Facilities' Cybersecurity Capabilities
Cyberattacks in the healthcare industry are increasing rapidly and most facilities are ill-equipped to defend.
5/11/2023
How Staffing Shortages are Impacting Healthcare Facilities' Cybersecurity Capabilities
Cyberattacks in the healthcare industry are increasing rapidly and most facilities are ill-equipped to defend.
5/11/2023
Lockdown Lifted at Oklahoma Hospital
McCurtain Memorial Hospital was placed under a strict lockdown after threats were made against the facility.
5/11/2023
The LeapFrog Group Releases Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade Data
The average risk of three HAIs spiked to a five-year high and patient experience measures continued to decline.
5/11/2023
Healthcare Facilities Managers Honored During World FM Day and National Hospital Week
Healthcare Facilities Today wishes healthcare facilities manager a happy World Facilities Management Day and National Hospital Week.
5/10/2023
Sodexo Providing Accessible Dining Options at Waterman Village
Waterman Village houses six dining venues through Sodexo North America.
5/10/2023
Demand for Gender Neutral Restrooms on the Rise
Public restrooms have never been more private.
5/9/2023
Essentia Health Upgrades Patient Experience with New Technology
Improved wayfinding, entertainment systems and elevators will enhance the patient experience.
5/9/2023
4 Ways to Maximize Healthcare Resources
Healthcare leaders must keep these four crucial components of facilities management top of mind when budgeting.
5/8/2023
AHCA/NCAL and APIC Launch National Infection Prevention Forum
The Forum aims to help facilitate dissemination of the latest information on infectious diseases.
5/8/2023
What Can Cause Fire Sprinklers and Alarms to Not Function?
Manufacturers join to discuss what can cause fire sprinklers and alarms to malfunction.
5/5/2023
What Can Cause Fire Sprinklers and Alarms to Not Function?
Manufacturers join to discuss what can cause fire sprinklers and alarms to malfunction.
5/5/2023
Seattle Hospital Battling Klebsiella pneumoniae Outbreak Since October
Hand washing plays a critical role in reducing spread of infection.
5/5/2023
Bacterial Infection Outbreak at Virginia Mason Medical Center
The outbreak has been going on since October 2022.
5/5/2023
AHA Releases Report Detailing Financial Pressures Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems
2022 was the most challenging year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/4/2023
Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security
Managers need to rethink products and strategies in more effectively protecting staff, patients and visitors.
5/3/2023
Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security
Managers need to rethink products and strategies in more effectively protecting staff, patients and visitors.
5/3/2023
How Healthcare Facilities Monitor Water Usage
With the pressure to become more sustainable, healthcare facilities are trying to monitor their water use.
5/2/2023
Alabama Passes Law Mandating Hospital Visitors
The bill allows hospitals to have visitors during public health emergencies.
5/2/2023
Eaton Enters Contract to Design and Construct Electrical System for Ann Arbor Hospital
The contract is for the new D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion at University of Michigan Health.
5/2/2023
Is ROI More Important Than ROL?
Hospitals should not place the value of a return on investment (ROI) above the return on a life (ROL) saved by a patient care environment that is safe, clean and disinfected.
5/1/2023
Lock Socket Solutions Used in the Houston Methodist Hospital System
The technology helps in securing chargers from being taken by staff or patients.
5/1/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/1/2023
