Industry News - April 2023
What Fire Sprinklers and Alarms are the Best for Hospitals?
Manufacturers join to discuss the best fit sprinklers and alarms for hospitals.
4/28/2023
Emergency Preparedness: Addressing Compliance Challenges
Healthcare facilities managers are dealing with important changes in the way their facilities comply with federal requirements for emergency preparedness.
4/27/2023
What to Do in the Event of a Water Outage
Water outages can have a detrimental effect on healthcare facilities.
4/25/2023
St. Luke's Health System Accidentally Discloses Protected Health Information
Over 15,000 patients had their protected information disclosed due to a technical error.
4/25/2023
Using Critical Data to Achieve Savings
By adopting a centralized, standardized approach to facility management, organizations can save money and improve safety and the patient experience.
4/24/2023
When to Perform Maintenance on Fire Alarms and Sprinklers
Fire alarm and sprinkler manufacturers discuss when to maintenance.
4/21/2023
Best Practices for Ice Melt Application at Senior Care Facilities
Understanding how and when to use ice melt is key to reducing slippery conditions in winter.
4/20/2023
Healthcare Flooring: Balancing Cleaning and Sustainability
Changing expectations placed on flooring in hospitals brought on by pandemic have created more complex replacement decisions for managers.
4/19/2023
HHS Investigated on Pandemic Relief Fund Distribution
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is concerned about the department’s decision to provide provider relief funds to profitable hospitals.
4/19/2023
Improving Water Quality in Healthcare Facilities
Water has an everyday role at healthcare facilities.
4/18/2023
AHA Urging Congress and Biden Administration to Act on Labor Shortage
Thousands of healthcare workers have left the industry.
4/18/2023
FEMA Sends Over $2.6 Million to Reimburse Danbury Hospital for COVID-19 Costs
The costs incurred were related to purchasing materials necessary for safe treatment during the pandemic.
4/17/2023
How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Benefit Healthcare Facilities?
Within the IRA was an enhancement to the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction.
4/13/2023
CMS Proposes New Rule for the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System
The new rule would increase aggregate Medicare spending by 3.7 percent compared with 2023.
4/11/2023
Select Medical Signs Agreement to Acquire Vibra Hospital of Richmond
The 63-bed hospital will be rebranded to Select Specialty Hospital – Richmond.
4/10/2023
AHA Urges Government Officials to Pass the Rural Hospital Support Act
The bill has been reintroduced to the Senate.
4/6/2023
AHA and AHCA Send in Joint Letter on Federal Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
The letter outlines concern about the federal mandate accelerating the current staffing crisis.
4/5/2023
What is the WELL Health-Safety Rating and How Does it Apply to Senior Care Facilities?
This rating applies to all types of facilities in addition to senior care facilities
4/4/2023
Prisma Health Reopens Emergency Department at North Greenville Hospital
Greenville County approved a one-time fund $13.49 million in COVID-19 relief funds to help reopen the department.
4/3/2023
