EPA Announces Plan to Remove All Lead Drinking Water Lines

EPA Announces Plan to Remove All Lead Drinking Water Lines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. The agency is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols used by…

Cost Savings in Rural Hospitals to Promote Longevity

Cost Savings in Rural Hospitals to Promote Longevity

In recent years, rural healthcare facilities have had to consistently combat rising costs in order to continue serving communities that have limited access to care. Policymakers, stakeholders and communities would need to work together to stabilize rural hospitals and improve healthcare in rural areas, the American Hospital Association (AHA) concluded in 2019. Then came the…

C. auris Case Suspected in WVU Medicine Hospital in Bridgeport

C. auris Case Suspected in WVU Medicine Hospital in Bridgeport

  C. auris is a drug-resistant pathogen, and it has a penchant for lingering in healthcare facilities for extended periods. Candida auris (C. Auris) is a rare yet potent yeast that gives healthcare facilities a headache whenever it rears its head due to its ability to spread easily and linger for long periods of time….

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of December 2023

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of December 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Ravens Renovation The NFL’s Baltimore Ravens have unveiled a multiphase, three-year plan to upgrade M&T Bank Stadium. The projects aim to boost the fan experience and modernize the team’s 25-year-old home stadium. Featuring both in-season and off-season work…

2024 climate policies sustainability executives need to track

2024 climate policies sustainability executives need to track

The Inflation Reduction Act. A UK carbon tax. A US-China climate agreement. 2023 saw a slew of unprecedented climate policies impact the sustainability marketplace, and 2024 isn’t indicating any slowdown. Here are the most pressing and immediate developments and regulations to track in the year ahead.   Inflation Reduction Act Companies should be aware that…