EPA Offers $965M to Fund Green School Buses
To help save money and be more eco-friendly, many schools have installed solar energy and made other sustainability upgrades, including green transportation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering more funding to help school districts across the...
Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health System
Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system. Boston Medical Center Health System announced that Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially operating as part of its...
Inspira Health Breaks Ground on Mullica Hill Expansion
The new 150,000-square-foot, five-story wing is expected to be open in the first quarter of 2027. Inspira Health celebrated the groundbreaking of its Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill expansion, which when complete, will add 168,000 square feet to the campus. This...
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...
Important Tasks for Prepping Your Heating System for Winter
As the nights grow longer and the temperatures begin to drop, it may be time to turn on your facility’s heating system to combat the cooler air. When that time ultimately comes, you want to have complete confidence that your heating system is going to operate...