University Diagnostic Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Data Breach

University Diagnostic Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Data Breach

The data breach occurred on November 26, 2024. On November 26, 2024, University Diagnostic Medical Imaging, PC (UDMI) observed unusual activity on its network and immediately began an investigation, which included working with third-party specialists. The investigation determined that certain UDMI information was accessed without authorization for a limited amount of time on November 26,…

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Brightens Patient Journeys with Interactive Art

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Brightens Patient Journeys with Interactive Art

Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Arizona treats about 70,000 kids annually. When the hospital’s advisory board began discussing what improvements could be made to make the building more welcoming for children, they thought it was important to ask their young patients for input. One piece of feedback was about a particular hallway that David Lenhardt, chairman…

The ROI of Listening: How Employee Feedback Boosts Facility Performance

The ROI of Listening: How Employee Feedback Boosts Facility Performance

Tuning in to employee feedback isn’t just an exercise in goodwill—it’s a powerhouse strategy to elevate performance, streamline operations, and ultimately, pad the bottom line. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report, employees not feeling engaged—or worse, being actively disengaged—is costing the workplace world a hefty $8.9 trillion. Employee engagement refers to…

5 Actions for Future-fitting Healthcare Facilities by 2030

5 Actions for Future-fitting Healthcare Facilities by 2030

Facilities leaders can advance organizational priorities with effective structures and skill sets, according to JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work. Healthcare facilities teams are in a unique position to grow in size and influence as a host of changes impact the way healthcare organizations approach their operations and futures, according to JLL’s Global Future of…

Frederick Health Grappling with Ransomware Attack on IT Systems

Frederick Health Grappling with Ransomware Attack on IT Systems

Despite the attack, most facilities remained open. On January 27, Frederick Health detected a ransomware attack on its IT systems, according to a press release. The facility immediately took systems offline to contain the threat and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to assist in safely restoring operations. Law enforcement was notified, and an investigation is still…