Expanding Even the Smallest of Spaces

Expanding Even the Smallest of Spaces

The renovation added a wide hall connecting the main entrance lobby and the new addition. The resulting view into the addition from the entrance lobby, with a glimpse beyond to the cathedral wall and its stained-glass windows, creates a new heart for the school.Photographs by Matthew Millman, courtesy the Office of Charles F. Bloszies FAIA…

Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative

Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative

The initiative positively impacted IPC staff burnout and aided prevention of healthcare-associated infections. A serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) implemented by the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team at Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) positively impacted IPC staff burnout and helped prevent an increase in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) during the COVID-19…

What Fire Sprinklers and Alarms are the Best for Hospitals?

What Fire Sprinklers and Alarms are the Best for Hospitals?

Manufacturers join to discuss the best fit sprinklers and alarms for hospitals. There are a few choices to make when it comes to fire sprinklers and alarms. Some types may be better suited for other facilities than hospitals. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with leading fire alarms and sprinklers manufacturers about what…

Gen Z mental health: The impact of tech and social media

Gen Z mental health: The impact of tech and social media

  Much like many relationships a person might have between ages 18 and 24, the relationship a young person has with social media can be complicated. No matter where they live, respondents in a new global survey said social media usage can lead to a fear of missing out (FOMO) or poor body image, but…

Built for purpose: EV adoption in light commercial vehicles

Built for purpose: EV adoption in light commercial vehicles

In less than a decade, electric vehicles (EVs) have gone from a niche product to the nearly inevitable choice for tomorrow’s automotive players. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs), such as panel vans and minibuses, are likely to follow this same path toward electrification, primarily because of increased demand from private and large commercial customers that are…

OT Plant Floor Visibility Critical for Cybersecurity

OT Plant Floor Visibility Critical for Cybersecurity

Take these steps to improve OT visibility and defend against ransomware. Understanding the operational technology (OT) environment—including which assets are connected to the OT network, what unexpected traffic looks like, which vulnerabilities to prioritize, and which potential threat behaviors might be lurking within—is fundamental to strong industrial cybersecurity. Without comprehensive OT visibility, it’s almost impossible…