Maintenance and Operations
Recruiting and Retaining New FM Talent Goes Beyond Pay
More healthcare facility managers are planning to leave the industry.
11/19/2024
Senior Housing Increases in Third Quarter
More elderly adults are moving into senior care facilities.
11/12/2024
What Amenities Do Healthcare Employees Want?
Amenities are a critical part of employee satisfaction.
11/7/2024
Building Better Healthcare Through Strategic Funding
For healthcare funding to succeed, facilities managers must ensure infrastructure investments are sustainable operationally and financially.
11/6/2024
What Do Healthcare Employees Want from Their Organizations?
Safety, location and company culture are among employees’ top concerns.
10/31/2024
CareTrust REIT to Acquire a Portfolio of 31 Skilled Nursing Facilities
The company expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.
10/31/2024
Orlando Health Completes Purchase of Three Hospitals from Steward
The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded.
10/28/2024
The Three Key Functions of Lighting in Healthcare Facilities
Lighting in a healthcare facility goes beyond brightening up a dim space.
10/24/2024
Adair County Health System Announces Re-Opening Date for Facility
The facility sustained damage from a tornado this past May and has been closed since then.
10/23/2024
UCHealth and Estes Park Health Sign Letter of Intent to Form Partnership
Estes Park Health will join UCHealth in 2025 when the agreement is finalized.
10/21/2024
OSF HealthCare to Rename OSF Transitional Care Hospital in Illinois
The facility is being renamed to align better with the other hospital names throughout the rest of the OSF Ministry.
10/17/2024
SunLink Health Systems Announces Sale of Trace Regional Hospital
The hospital building and its related real estate sold for approximately $2 million.
10/15/2024
The Queen's Health Systems Acquires Behavioral Hospital from Sutter Health Pacific
It will connect the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care.
10/14/2024
The Impact of Lighting on Aesthetics and Atmosphere in Healthcare
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lighting affects the look and feel of healthcare facilities.
10/11/2024
PeaceHealth to Acquire Four Providence Clinics in Washington
The four clinics will provide new services and offerings to PeaceHealth’s network.
10/8/2024
Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health System
Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system.
10/3/2024
The Impact of Lighting on Healthcare Staff's Well-Being
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights impact staff comfort and efficiency.
9/27/2024
Bradford Health Services Acquires Lakeview Health
The acquisition will expand Bradford’s reach and service offerings.
9/26/2024
Award Winners Announced by Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo
Eight reward recipients were selected by industry leaders.
9/26/2024
Microhospitals Thrive on Efficiency, Connections
These lean facilities provide a range of accessible services and reinforce the relationship and collaboration between patient and doctor.
9/25/2024
KSB Hospital Approved to Join OSF HealthCare
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board officially approved the change of ownership.
9/24/2024
Lighting a Path: How Lights Help with Wayfinding
Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights can be used for wayfinding applications.
9/20/2024
Northwest Healthcare to Acquire 10 Carbon Health Urgent Care Centers
The 10 urgent care centers are located in Arizona.
9/18/2024
The Role of Lighting in Patient Well-Being and Recovery
Lighting manufacturers discuss how certain types of lighting impacts a patient’s mood and health.
9/13/2024
9 Steps to a Successful Healthcare Capital Project
Navigating the future of the healthcare industry can be challenging, but prioritizing these key drivers for healthcare capital projects can help senior leaders make future-proof choices.
9/5/2024
Steward Health Care to Sell Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana
The facility is being sold to CHRISTUS Health.
9/5/2024
Steward Health Care to Sell Massachusetts Hospitals
The organization announced that certain Massachusetts hospitals will be sold off to other systems.
9/4/2024
Sharp HealthCare and Palomar Health Form Partnership
The partnership aims to maximize inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services for patients in North County San Diego.
9/3/2024
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
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
Democratic VP Pick Signals Hope for Senior Care Facilities
Vice president hopeful has long-term stance on senior care facilities.
8/20/2024
New Vision Institute Signage Developed by Kolano Design
The signage and wayfinding system were designed to enhance accessibility throughout the facility.
8/16/2024
Roper Hospital to be Sold to MUSC Health
The transaction is expected to be complete in late 2029.
8/14/2024
IRA Capital, Oaktree Acquire 12 Property Medical Portfolio
The 12 property portfolio spans 600,000 square feet.
8/7/2024
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
Strategies for Tackling Deferred Maintenance in Healthcare
Solid data and clear communication to the C-suite offer managers hope in improving the condition of aging healthcare facilities.
7/31/2024
Mercy to Operate Three Former Walmart Health Centers in Arkansas
The organization anticipates opening these locations by late summer.
7/30/2024
Healthcare Surfaces Institute Merges With ISSA
The HSI community can become members of ISSA immediately.
7/24/2024
Ensuring Efficiency Despite Healthcare Labor Gaps
Managers need to begin prioritizing hiring new talent so efficiency doesn’t drop.
7/23/2024
Skills Gap Remains Wide in Facilities Management
Many candidates lack the skills that are needed to be a facilities manager.
7/22/2024
3 Key Roles Doors Play in Healthcare Facilities
From securing areas to reducing infection spread, doors play many parts in a healthcare facility’s operations.
7/19/2024
Atlantic Health System Forms Joint Venture with Premier Health Associates
The joint venture seeks to expand its ability to provide comprehensive primary care.
7/18/2024
Senior Care Facilities Construction Drops, Occupancy Increases
This is the twelfth consecutive quarter that occupancy has increased in the senior care market.
7/16/2024
When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Doors?
Door manufacturers discuss when to maintain doors in healthcare facilities.
7/11/2024
Inside the NICU: How the Facilities Team Protects Newborns
The facilities team at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital strives to take care of their most vulnerable patients.
7/9/2024
Saint Peter's to Join Atlantic Health System
Both have announced their signing of an agreement to expand their strategic partnership.
6/27/2024
Aylo Health Announces Opening of Second Primary Care Office in Georgia
The official opening is on July 8, 2024.
6/17/2024
Breaking a Barrier to Entry: Doors and Accessibility
Door manufacturers discuss door hardware that helps to increase accessibility in healthcare facilities.
6/14/2024
Oklahoma Mercy Health Clinic Reopens After Tornado Damage
The clinic was struck by an EF 4 tornado on April 27.
6/13/2024
The Downfall of Walmart's Health Centers: What Happened?
A multitude of factors contributed to the closure of the clinics, including labor shortages and other barriers to entry.
6/6/2024
