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  Designed to support facility teams, these robotic innovations reduce operational strain and drive greater efficiency. Autonomous Robotic Kitchen Technology By Aramark & RoboEatz Autonomous Robotic Kitchen (ARK) technology was designed to assist nurses, doctors, hospital staff, and other healthcare facility workers with meal preparation during demanding shifts. The technology aims to deliver high-quality, customizable meals at…

Facilities managers are used to wearing a dozen hats—problem-solver, safety officer, IT liaison, compliance expert. But today, that job’s gotten even tougher. Whether you’re running a school, hospital, office, or government building, your to-do list includes safety, air quality, compliance, and keeping everything running smoothly with fewer hands on deck. Video surveillance systems have long…

A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children. Some states and municipalities are experiencing a rising number of cases of childhood hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in emergency departments and urgent care facilities. Physicians and public health experts in a…

Winter is here and healthcare facilities must be ready for inclement weather to prevent slips and falls. Winter can be a harsh time weather-wise, and healthcare facilities are not immune to the hazards snowfalls can bring. Given this, healthcare facility managers must prepare for the unique conditions of inclement winter weather. A primary issue is…

It is a freestanding facility scheduled to open in 2030. BayCare revealed the latest rendering of the future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, a freestanding facility scheduled to open in 2030. In working with its architects at Page, now Stantec, BayCare has sought to have every element of the new hospital be purposefully designed…

Survey finds that 70 percent of libraries expect deferred maintenance to persist or increase in the next three years   January 8, 2026 Public libraries play critical roles in many cities and small towns nationwide. But as with all other aging and outdated buildings, unreliable funding can make it challenging for facilities managers to meet increasing…