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Mask mandates return to health facilities amid soaring COVID-19, …

The New York City health commissioner reinstated an indoor mask mandate Jan. 3 for public hospitals, health centers and long-term care facilities amid a rise in COVID-19, flu and respiratory virus cases, according to ABC 7 NY.. Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan said Wednesday that the mandate applies in patient-care areas of health facilities and that the intent is, in part, to protect

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Outpatient medical facilities gain steam as health systems navigate

WEBDive Brief: Even as outpatient medical facilities gain momentum, increased costs are driving health systems seeking new spaces or lease renewals to limit out-of …

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The road ahead for healthcare facilities managers

WEBThe road ahead for healthcare facilities managers. As patients demand modern amenities in healthcare units, facilities managers struggle to maintain aging …

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Healthcare facilities managers must adapt to outpatient focus, AI

WEBPublished Jan. 17, 2024. Nish Amarnath Editor. Traditionally focused on hospitals and inpatient services, facilities managers must now take ownership of how they navigate …

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Healthcare facilities teams grapple with capital constraints

WEBA Health Sector Climate Pledge, launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in March 2023, encourages hospitals to commit to slashing …

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Value of indoor air quality improvements can help offset upgrade …

WEBConversely, a study by the National Institutes of Health highlights the high cost of air-related worker illnesses in the U.S. Respiratory infections lower productivity …

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Younger generations cite need for additional amenities, high …

WEBDive Brief: Healthcare and hospital amenities are increasingly important factors for younger generations when deciding to return to first-time providers for …

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CerroZone, Poppy collaborate on IAQ measurement, ventilation

WEBDive Brief: CerroZone and Poppy are releasing the 241 Toolkit, which they say will bridge the gap between building ventilation performance measurement and …

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3M plans South Dakota healthcare facility expansion for up to …

WEBChemical manufacturing titan 3M plans to invest up to $468 million to expand its healthcare facility in Brookings, South Dakota, over the next three years, the state …

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New York City healthcare network completes first solar panel

WEBThe NYC Health + Hospitals network is a municipal health care system that encompasses over 20 million square feet of space across 75 buildings, with over 1,000 …

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The air we breathe is changing. Here’s how to improve it in your

WEBThe consequences of poor indoor air quality for those with certain health conditions can be substantial. People with lung diseases, such as asthma or …

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Butlr expands privacy-driven heat sensor technology to healthcare

WEBButlr, a proptech spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, released a new product for assisted living and long-term care facilities to …

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Budderfly launches energy efficiency pilot at UConn Health

WEBBudderfly is launching a pilot program at UConn Health to help the healthcare system reduce energy costs and achieve a net-zero carbon footprint, …

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The latest facilities management health and safety news

WEBThe program will involve targeted safety and health inspections to assess employers’ compliance and reduce workers’ exposure to hazards, the U.S. Labor …

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Ransomware attack on Prospect Medical Holdings impacts …

WEBThe hospital chain initially took its systems offline Tuesday after it discovered the ransomware attack, NBC News reported. A spokesperson for Crozer Health told …

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WELL building standard hits 5B-square-foot milestone

WEBThe WELL Building Standard is now being implemented across more than 5 billion square feet of space in 130 countries, according to the International WELL …

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Clean air benefits drive operators, manufacturers to prioritize IAQ

WEBA growing awareness of IAQ’s effects on public health and business outcomes has led to a concerted effort to tackle the issue, with organizations, …

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Oklahoma City earns WELL health-safety rating for facility …

WEBThe WELL health-safety rating for facility operations and management is a third-party, evidence-based roadmap for new and existing buildings. That includes 23 …

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Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions

WEB“The surveillance industry will help tackle health monitoring. Sensors will be deployed in each building, analyzing CO2, gases and smoke, detecting carbon …

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EPA fines Anheuser-Busch $537,000 for safety violations at 3 facilities

WEBPublished June 7, 2023. Joe Burns Reporter. Anheuser-Busch was fined by the EPA for safety violations. Joe Raedle via Getty Images. Anheuser-Busch reached a settlement …

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Commercial heat pump technologies today — and a look at …

WEBRooftop heat pump technologies can save US businesses $5B annually: DOE. By Nish Amarnath • April 8, 2024. A new commercial heat pump accelerator program …

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NFPA launches new solutions, advisory services corporation

WEBNFPA Global Solutions is a fully-owned corporation aimed at helping companies comply with standards and regulations. The new entity’s NFPA Global …

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