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Are you prepared if your facility experiences an emergency? Don’t risk unnecessary harm to your buildings or its occupants if you haven’t prioritized this important part of facilities management. When disasters and security issues occur, facilities managers need to act quickly and ensure they have effective plans to deal with emergency situations. During Facilities Management…

The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat. Thirty-six nursing homes and 61 assisted living facilities in Southeast Texas are without power following Hurricane Beryl, affecting over 923,000 CenterPoint customers, according to KHOU 11. Families are concerned about their loved ones in these senior communities. One person’s parents that are…

Disinfecting and training are low-cost options that address the rising threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria are a global health crisis, and prevention saves lives. The rising threat of AMR demands immediate, unwavering action. We must adopt a “whatever it takes” stance rather than questioning the costs. While environmental services (EVS) departments cannot fully…

European water management solutions provider, Smartvatten, has released a new report showing the full extent of water leaks in both commercial and residential buildings. Using data from 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries, the report highlights both the prevalence and damage potential of water leaks, while showing the correlation between this problem, water…

The sustainable project features sensory and occupational therapy spaces. The recently renovated The 57,000-square-foot Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center in Quincy, Massachusetts, serves special needs children. Located adjacent to Central Middle School and a daycare center, the new educational facility is housed within a renovated and expanded 1920s building that formerly served as a furniture…

In the second quarter of 2024, the senior housing occupancy rate for 31 NIC MAP Primary Markets reached 85.9 percent, increasing 0.5 percentage points from the first quarter. This is the twelfth consecutive quarter of occupancy gains within the senior housing market. According to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), there…