Bugs Without Borders: The Coming HAI Crisis

Bugs Without Borders: The Coming HAI Crisis

A tsunami of pathogenic threats to healthcare facilities is not unthinkable. Simple cleaning might be a key defense. Unless you’ve been on the moon for the past five years, you know the global toll on human life SARS-COVID has exacted. Perhaps you have been on the frontlines of the pandemic that killed approximately 7.1 million…

County of Santa Clara to Acquire Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare

County of Santa Clara to Acquire Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare

The 258-bed hospital was purchased for $150 million. The County of Santa Clara and HCA Healthcare have reached a definitive agreement in which the county will purchase Regional Medical Center (RMC) for $150 million. The two parties have signed an Asset Purchase Agreement, whereby RMC is planned to be integrated into the Santa Clara Valley…

Construction moves forward on Scotia Place

Construction moves forward on Scotia Place

The next phase of construction for Scotia Place is set to begin after excavation is complete by spring 2025. In December 2024, the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) approved the design for the new downtown sports and entertainment venue and granted the project its final development permit. “Excavating to the bottom of the site will be…

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from L.A. Wildfire Smoke

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from L.A. Wildfire Smoke

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is reminding employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Several fires are currently impacting air quality throughout Los Angeles County. Refer to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for the latest status on the fire, road closures, and evacuation orders….

Survey: More Businesses Believe AI Can Boost Security Amid Fears of Rising Crime

A new survey found that 36% of business leaders agree that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful crime-fighting tool, but only 7% have actually adopted it in their physical security strategy. While these numbers are better than in years past, it shows that AI still has awareness gains to be made before more organizations…

Leveraging Data for ESG Success: Critical Steps Toward Net-Zero Emissions

Leveraging Data for ESG Success: Critical Steps Toward Net-Zero Emissions

In 2022, the Biden administration announced the first Federal Building Performance Standard, a set of steps aimed at reducing energy consumption and electrifying equipment and appliances in federal buildings by 2030. While this plan represents significant strides toward sustainability, the path to carbon neutrality remains less defined. As climate change drives devastating global risks, including…