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UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack
The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage. Cyber incidents continue to grow across the healthcare industry and so does their intensity. With cybercriminals ramping up their tactics, situations can turn serious quickly. Cybercriminals...
Back to Basics: 7 Signs Your Facility Has a Water Leak Problem
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Water leaks can create extensive and expensive damage to buildings if they are not fixed soon and properly. In addition,...
The Maintenance Benefits of Metal Roofs
While more durable than shingles and longer lasting, metal roofs still require regular inspections to ensure they are working properly. Metal roofs have plenty of advantages over shingles, including durability and energy inefficiency. Another key aspect of metal roofs...
Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate
A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation. As hurricane Helene makes landfall and causes myriad problems in its wake, healthcare facilities are expected to stay open to help any patients. However, there are...
Ground Broken on Baptist Health’s Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center
Construction of the new facility is slated for completion by the end of 2026. Baptist Health broke ground on the new Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center. Located on the campus of Baptist Health Baptist Hospital, the Center is named in honor of Al and Jane Nahmad,...
Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning
There are no accepted risk-based standards to verify whether a hospital is truly clean and safe. Cleaning has never been investigated as a focused scientific entity. That is why cleanology — the study of cleaning — is essential. “People don’t buy what you do,” says...
