Industry News - March 2022
VA Recommends Closing Hospitals in System Overhaul
VA system serves about 9 million veterans nationwide through 171 medical facilities and more than 1,000 outpatient care locations.
3/21/2022
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Strategic Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities must practice continuous emergency preparedness in the face of these more intense natural disasters, but is it practical to always be prepared for every emergency?
3/17/2022
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Most Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure
The ongoing labor shortage has contributed to wards shutting down at several hospitals, but what happens when an entire facility closes?
3/17/2022
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Emergency Preparedness Now a Year-Round Challenge
Threats from hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes require increased attention to healthcare facility resilience.
3/14/2022
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HHS Invests in Healthcare Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources will invest in $250 million to reduce dependency on foreign markets.
3/10/2022
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Bat Intrusion Hits Louisiana Medical Center
No patients or staff members were harmed, and affected areas were cleaned and disinfected.
3/9/2022
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Two Emergency Preparedness Tactics for Healthcare Facilities
Facility managers must ensure buildings and organizations are ready to handle crises while supporting a high level of care.
3/8/2022
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4 Best Practices to Follow for Optimal Elevator Performance
Conducting an elevator audit can help ensure healthcare facility managers that their elevators are operating at peak performance.
3/4/2022
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