Sustainable Operations - August 2024

Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQ

Case study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.

8/30/2024



McLaren Health Care Restores IT Systems Following Cyberattack

The organization was also the victim of a cyberattack last summer.

8/29/2024



Oregon Man Charged in Bomb Threats to Jewish Hospitals in New York

If convicted, the man faces up to 155 years in prison.

8/28/2024



Pocahontas Medical Clinic Reports Cybersecurity Incident

The incident occurred in late May.

8/28/2024



Pocahontas Medical Clinic Reports Cybersecurity Incident

The incident occurred in late May.

8/28/2024



APIC Issues Statement Following HHS Report Concerning Nursing Homes

The new report estimates that one in four nursing homes nationwide may not have complied with federal requirements about infection preventionists.

8/27/2024



Savings Strategy: Energy and Water Assessments

Healthcare facilities managers can use assessments to benchmark their facilities and assess the financial impact of conservation measures.

8/26/2024



MetroHealth's Glick Center Gets Equipped with HID Security Solutions

MetroHealth chose HID2 to meet their need to provide a safe and secure experience for their occupants.

8/23/2024



How is Artificial Intelligence Being Used in Healthcare Architecture?

AI presents many potential uses in designing healthcare facilities, though it still requires human oversight.

8/22/2024



Sunrise Senior Living Assumes Management of Battery Park Community

Sunrise seeks to renovate the independent living high-rise community by modernizing the HVAC and main building systems.

8/22/2024



When It Comes to Disinfectants, Close Is Not Good Enough

Front-line technicians need better products, processes and education to ensure healthcare facility surfaces are safe, clean and disinfected.

8/21/2024



HVAC Systems Fail at Behavioral Health Center in Phoenix

Nearly 100 patients had to be transferred to other facilities.

8/21/2024



Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

The incident was detected in early June.

8/21/2024



Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

The incident was detected in early June.

8/21/2024



Democratic VP Pick Signals Hope for Senior Care Facilities

Vice president hopeful has long-term stance on senior care facilities.

8/20/2024



Palomar Health Medical Group Fully Restores Operations Following Cyberattack

The organization was able to successfully recover its data and correct the issue.

8/19/2024



Palomar Health Medical Group Fully Restores Operations Following Cyberattack

The organization was able to successfully recover its data and correct the issue.

8/19/2024



New Vision Institute Signage Developed by Kolano Design

The signage and wayfinding system were designed to enhance accessibility throughout the facility.

8/16/2024



Western Memorial Regional Hospital Receives LEED Silver Certification

The hospital also set a new precedent for modern infrastructure with its geothermal field.

8/15/2024



Threats of Violence Hit Two Wisconsin Hospitals

Both hospitals secured their premises, with law enforcement confirming there were no credible threats.

8/14/2024



Roper Hospital to be Sold to MUSC Health

The transaction is expected to be complete in late 2029.

8/14/2024



Facility Management: First Line of Defense in Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facility managers are cornerstones of emergency preparedness because they provide a foundation for a safe, effective response to crises.

8/12/2024



Two Hospitals See HAI Reduction After Installing Air Decontamination System

The study showed a 96 to 99 percent reduction in MRSA and a 70 percent decrease in total HAIs.

8/8/2024



Environmental Rounds: A New Approach

Managers and others involved in environment of care safety tend to rely on outdated or ineffective inspection processes that result in repeated requests for improvement.

8/7/2024



Controlling the Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria

WHO has sounded the alarm over an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria that is becoming more common and encourages healthcare facilities to ramp up infection control measures.

8/7/2024



IRA Capital, Oaktree Acquire 12 Property Medical Portfolio

The 12 property portfolio spans 600,000 square feet.

8/7/2024



How To ESKAPE the Threat of Pathogens on Surfaces

Environmental service technicians play an essential role in preventing hospital acquired infections.

8/5/2024



Willis-Knighton Medical Center Upgrades Chilled Water Plant

The medical center sought upgrades through Trane to add capacity, control comfort, increase redundancy and reduce energy costs.

8/2/2024



Facility Condition Assessments Help Make Cases for Upgrades

Making a case to the C-suite for facility upgrades can be tough, but facility managers can leverage FCAs to communicate their needs.

8/1/2024



 
 
 


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