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Sustainability
Harvard study reveals vulnerabilities by health care facilities against hurricanes
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PLANNING
New hospital helps support total community transformation
Cleveland MetroHealth's 'Hospital in a Park' envisions wellness for its patients and neighbors alike
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Conference recap
A wrap-up of the 2023 PDC Summit
Health care planning, design and construction professionals gathered in Phoenix with a common goal to improve the physical environment
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Regulatory
How Florida facilities can prepare for pending surgical smoke legislation
Although not under its purview, facilities management can work with OR leadership to ensure compliance with new Florida legislation likely to pass
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Advocacy
ASHE shares advocacy update
The advocacy team leaves its mark on three interpretations to the Life Safety Code and National Electrical Code
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Supply Chain
Hospitals hit by supply chain backlogs for transformers
Acquiring vital electrical components continues to be a challenge for those managing the health care physical environment
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Power Skills Series
Poor communication skills are costing us billions
Using five key measurements can help you gauge and improve how effectively you communicate with others in career and life
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Compliance + Operations
Helping to improve hospital codes
ASHE encourages facilities managers to weigh in on NFPA 10 and help bring code alignment to fire extinguisher inspection
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Advocacy Alert
Chemical plant fire could impact water, wastewater systems
Health care facilities should be on alert for possible downstream impact to their water supplies
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Technology
Agency highlights need for better OT cybersecurity practices
New guidelines provide a road map for protecting physical assets from cyber threats
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