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The Leapfrog Group published 2026 ratings for a number of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), totaling more than 6,000 facilities nationwide. This includes more than 2,400 hospitals, representing over 80 percent of all inpatient beds in the United States, and more than 3,900 ASCs. Leapfrog Hospital Survey results are derived from hospitals’ voluntary participation…

  Managing a medical supply chain in low- and middle-income countries can mean navigating a landscape prone to extreme and unexpected disruptions. In Sierra Leone, for instance, external forces ranging from an attempted military coup and an infectious disease outbreak to a widespread electricity outage can complicate public health logistics. The consequences are severe. Despite a national government initiative dedicated…

Retail facilities depend on reliable building systems to keep stores safe and efficient. Maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration units, lighting, and other critical assets is essential for minimizing disruptions, controlling operating costs, and creating a positive customer experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping facilities managers take a more proactive approach by analyzing…

Fire season is becoming a yearlong endeavor. Key Takeaways:  As wildfire risk expands beyond traditional fire seasons and regions, communities need year-round resilience strategies that address the built environment rather than relying solely on seasonal emergency response. Modern building codes, ignition-resistant construction, defensible space and the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) provide a comprehensive framework…

  Warehouse spaces offer sustainable opportunities for facility managers. Key Takeaways:  Warehouses present one of the largest untapped opportunities for sustainability, with energy-efficient technologies and rooftop solar capable of significantly reducing emissions and operating costs. Successful warehouse solar projects require careful planning around structural capacity, financial incentives, tenant-owner coordination and integration with batteries, EV charging…

The Foothill Medical Center Association in Foothill Ranch, California, recently energized a 300 kW rooftop and carport solar system at its commercial property, completing a combined solar and roof modernization delivered with a fully financed power purchase agreement. The newly installed system is forecast to generate approximately 506,000 kWh of clean electricity annually, offsetting a…