Sustainable Operations - September 2022
CMS Offers Resources for Florida Hospitals Affected by Hurricane
Resources and waivers aim to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue to operate and provide access to care to those impacted by the hurricane.
9/30/2022
CMS Offers Resources for Florida Hospitals Affected by Hurricane
Resources and waivers aim to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue to operate and provide access to care to those impacted by the hurricane.
9/30/2022
Tackling Infection in Senior Living Communities
Sodexo program implements enhanced cleaning protocols that fight the spread of infection to protect residents, staff and their families.
9/29/2022
The Role of Paper Towel Dispensers in Cutting Costs
As organizations search cost savings, more are taking a closer look at paper towel dispensers.
9/29/2022
Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems
With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.
9/28/2022
Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems
With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.
9/28/2022
States Strengthen Assisted Living Regulations
Over 90 percent of assisted living facilities require a consumer disclosure agreement.
9/28/2022
Healthcare Facilities Brace for Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian is expected to reach the coast of Florida Wednesday evening.
9/28/2022
Facility Management Before a Crisis Strikes
Growing threats to operations create pressure and opportunities for managers to improve their organizations’ resilience.
9/27/2022
Some Healthcare Facilities No Longer Need Face Masks While Working
The CDC releases new masking guidance for healthcare facilities.
9/27/2022
ShorePoint Health Venice Ends Services
Decline in inpatient volume and rising expenses contributed to the closure.
9/27/2022
Dead Rat Remained in Clinic After 2020 Inspection
Rat found in December 2020 inspection of city-run health clinic in Baltimore remained undisturbed and mummified in follow-up site visit 18 months later.
9/26/2022
FGI Resource Targets Facilities Readiness for Emergencies
White paper helps facilities managers determine best practices and establish a new minimum standard on emergency preparedness and response.
9/23/2022
Cybersecurity Evolve as Attacks on Healthcare Sector Grow
Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations have increased 94 percent year-over-year.
9/23/2022
Cybersecurity Evolve as Attacks on Healthcare Sector Grow
Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations have increased 94 percent year-over-year.
9/23/2022
How COVID-19 Re-Focused Facilities on Compliance
The pandemic was the ultimate litmus test for and real-world example of hospital compliance standards.
9/22/2022
Towel Dispensers Pivot to Become More Sustainable
Towel dispenser manufacturers are answering the call to become more sustainable.
9/22/2022
Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag
Despite calls for improvements at senior care facilities, little progress has been made.
9/20/2022
Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag
Despite calls for improvements at senior care facilities, little progress has been made.
9/20/2022
Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks
Attackers moved from large hospital systems and payers to smaller hospital systems that lack the same level of security preparedness.
9/20/2022
Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks
Attackers moved from large hospital systems and payers to smaller hospital systems that lack the same level of security preparedness.
9/20/2022
Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks
Attackers moved from large hospital systems and payers to smaller hospital systems that lack the same level of security preparedness.
9/20/2022
Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing
Researchers obtained thermal images of 12 healthcare professionals using an infrared camera attached to an iPhone.
9/19/2022
Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing
Researchers obtained thermal images of 12 healthcare professionals using an infrared camera attached to an iPhone.
9/19/2022
'Active Adult Housing' Emerges as Senior Living Option
Facilities fill a market need and serve as a bridge between conventional multifamily housing and traditional senior living options.
9/16/2022
Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems Promote Cleaner Healthcare Facilities
Automated hand hygiene monitoring systems are able to achieve greater improvement in hand hygiene performance.
9/16/2022
The Looming Legal Battle over Hospital-Associated Infections
The belief that infections are unavoidable has shielded hospitals and doctors from liability for decades, but not in the future.
9/15/2022
COVID-19 Brings Back Demand of Towel Dispensers
Towel dispensers are back in demand because of the pandemic, but did they ever go away?
9/15/2022
Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
Most elements of the healthcare industry encountered setbacks during the pandemic, including the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
9/14/2022
Staff Shortages Impact Patient Experience at Small Hospitals
Healthcare facilities have experienced negative impacts from the Great Resignation.
9/14/2022
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality on a Budget
There is a way that managers can improve indoor air quality while reducing energy use.
9/14/2022
Man Dies After Falling Off Roof of OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
It is unclear how the deceased gained access to the secure area.Â
9/13/2022
Federation of American Hospital Urges Government Officials to Reauthorize Certain Hospital Programs
Federation of American Hospital outlines challenges facing rural hospitals.
9/13/2022
ASHE Guides Offer Ventilation Insights
Guides help staff make evidence-based decisions regarding ventilation to keep patients and staff safe and reduce the chance of contamination and infection.
9/13/2022
Mayo Clinic Health System Transitions Some Services to Wisconsin Hospital
Labor and delivery services from Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron and Menomonie will move to Eau Claire.
9/12/2022
Backup Generators Fail Santa Clara Valley Medical Center During Blackout
Parts of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center went without power for four hours during one of the hottest days of the year.
9/12/2022
Green Measures Benefit Students' Air Quality
Air purifiers in classrooms reduced indoor pollution concentrations by up to 57 percent.
9/9/2022
Green Measures Benefit Students' Air Quality
Air purifiers in classrooms reduced indoor pollution concentrations by up to 57 percent.
9/9/2022
Pajaro Valley Health Care District Hospital Acquires Watsonville Community Hospital
Hospital corporation led a fundraising effort to save Watsonville Community Hospital.
9/9/2022
Elevator Technicians Prove to Play a Critical Role in Healthcare Facilities
In hospital environments where every second counts, having an onsite technician can make a big difference.
9/8/2022
US Funds Expand Locations for Monkeypox Vaccines
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expanded the number of locations that can be supported with direct federal shipments of vaccine and treatments for monkeypox.
9/8/2022
HAIs Spread in Community, Complicating Infection Control
Findings are concerning because CRE infections resistant most antibiotics and are considered a major public health threat.
9/7/2022
Alina Health to Expand Ownership of Interlude Restorative Suites
Alina Health will repurpose the site to best support the needs of the community.
9/6/2022
Healthcare Supply Chain Struggles to Track Supplies
Healthcare supply chains are still struggling to track and trace supplies, leaving facilities scrambling.
9/6/2022
Mississippi Water Crisis Begins to Impact Healthcare Facilities
Torrential rain in Mississippi has activated a state of emergency as residents run out of water.
9/2/2022
Mississippi Water Crisis Begins to Impact Healthcare Facilities
Torrential rain in Mississippi has activated a state of emergency as residents run out of water.
9/2/2022
VA National Day of Service Addresses Cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is asking for the public’s help to improve the appearance of its cemeteries.
9/2/2022
VA National Day of Service Addresses Cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is asking for the public’s help to improve the appearance of its cemeteries.
9/2/2022
What is the Threat of Infections Acquired in Ambulances
Contamination of emergency medical vehicles with pathogenic microbes poses a potential threat to public health.
9/1/2022
Why Managers Need Proper Elevator Documentation
Without complete documentation, occupants, staff and visitors could be put at risk.
9/1/2022
