HFM 2007 Article Index
American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
»Another banner year, January 2007
»Conference guide: 2007 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction, February 2007
»Facing change, February 2007
»Show your commitment, March 2007
»Taking the plunge, April 2007
»Take the next step, May 2007
»Conference guide: The 44th Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association, June 2007
»The power to succeed, June 2007
»Trusting in others, July 2007
»Good qualities in action, August 2007
»Become active in ASHE, September 2007
»The value of membership, October 2007
»Let the word go forth, November 2007
»Thanks for the privilege, December 2007
American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES)
»Hold on tight!, January 2007
»Participation needed, February 2007
»Industry IC partners, March 2007
»All about connecting, April 2007
»Help shape our mission, May 2007
»Critical connections, June 2007
»The leading edge, July 2007
»Reshaping the industry, August 2007
»Joining together: ASHES conference emphasizes “connections” inside and outside the facility, September 2007
»Conference keeps improving, September 2007
»Keep the momentum, October 2007
»Fruits of our labor, November 2007
»Thanks for a great ride, December 2007
Architecture and Design
»Executive dialogue: Designing the replacement facility, January 2007
»Incredible “Vistas”: ASHE and AIA/AAH salute best in teamwork for new construction, renovation and infrastructure, March 2007
»Real numbers: Understanding square footages and building multipliers that work, March 2007
»Hospitals weigh benefits of “no hidden patient” design, June 2007
»Hospital as city: Employing urban design strategies for effective wayfinding, June 2007
»Minnesota hospital uses prototypes to explore children’s rooms, July 2007
»Factors of sustainability: Gauging environmental impact when deciding whether to build or renovate, September 2007
»Outpatient odyssey: Ambulatory facilities mirror hospital interior trends, November 2007
»Designing for disasters: Learning the lessons of Katrina, December 2007
Codes and Standards
»Built to last: A look at the big changes in the newly revamped “AIA Guidelines”, January 2007
»New year, new regs: Joint Commission changes for 2007, February 2007
»Zooming in: A closer look at the “AIA Guidelines” as they relate to hospitals, April 2007
»Safety first: “MR Facility Design Guidelines” takes planners through the process, May 2007
»Teaming up: ASHRAE and ASHE develop certification program for HVAC design, June 2007
»Moving forward: What’s in store for the next edition of the FGI/AIA guidelines?, July 2007
»Safety report: Update from the NFPA annual conference, August 2007
»Command and control: New edition of HICS prepares hospitals for all incidents, October 2007
»Ready for anything: A look at The Joint Commission’s new emergency management standards, November 2007
»San Diego hospitals learn lessons in fire evacuation, December 2007
Construction
»California hospitals brace for cost of seismic retrofits, February 2007
»Going strong: Building boom continues but costs raise red flags, February 2007
»Hospitals use “lean construction” to save time and money, March 2007
»Small decisions, big savings: Avoiding omissions and seizing opportunities in hospital project planning, July 2007
»Nebraska medical center uses black belt know-how in redesign, September 2007
»Group aims to improve hospital construction process, November 2007
»Hitting the target: Ten steps for developing a successful capital construction budget, November 2007
Cover Profiles
»Staking claim: Organization opens hospital in Arizona boom town, January 2007
»A seismic shift: State regulation prompts major new project at Los Angeles hospital, February 2007
»Embracing change: Flexibility is key to design of suburban hospital, March 2007
»Room with a view: Limited site makes for remarkable vistas, April 2007
»Kid-tested, parent approved: Gates facility puts families first, May 2007
»Strong finish: New patient tower tops off Alabama hospital’s master plan, June 2007
»Gold star: Oregon hospital becomes first to earn gilded LEED rating, July 2007
»Southern charm: Mississippi patient tower combines past and future, August 2007
»Orchard fresh: Greenfield site provides home for newest Kaiser facility, September 2007
»Outside the box: Designers come up with new angles to distinguish facility, October 2007
»On a higher “plane”: Medical center advances with Planetree model, November 2007
»Free flow: Cardiac facility design ends wayfinding confusion and improves throughput, December 2007
Environmental Services
»Low-tech cleaning check shows results at hospitals, January 2007
»Measure for measure: Tying ES employee competencies and training to performance reviews, January 2007
»Growing importance: As ES evolves, so must its leaders, February 2007
»Fabulous fabrics: Cleaning and spotting upholstered furnishings in the health care setting, March 2007
»Sound science: Taking hospital cleaning to the next level, April 2007
»Under foot: A look at trends in hard floor care, May 2007
»Ready for inspection: ES and the Environment of Care, July 2007
»Carpet care essentials: Advice on excelling at maintenance and cleaning, August 2007
»The Maine attraction: Innovative programs promote continuous improvement, October 2007
»Waste away: Key elements of an integrated waste management program, October 2007
»Making do with less: Tools, equipment and products to improve department efficiency, November 2007
»Bright and shiny: Cleaning and sealing ceramic tile and grout, December 2007
Reference
»Steady money: Facilities management raises in line with previous years, survey says, October 2007
»Buyers’ Guide for the Health Care Market, December 2007
Infrastructure
»Creating comfort: Nine considerations for selecting the right hospital HVAC system, January 2007
»Ready for trouble: Preparing an emergency generator system for a major storm or seismic event, February 2007
»In sync: Basics of health facility commissioning, March 2007
»Calling ahead: Upgrading telecom equipment for the future, April 2007
»Prescription for power: Advice on EP system reliability, May 2007
»Fighting for funds: Are aging facilities and equipment getting enough attention?, June 2007
»Vision of the future: Patient portals advance the environment of care, July 2007
»Getting into hot water: Is your circulating system operating efficiently?, August 2007
»Rain out: Getting operating room humidity under control, September 2007
»A pulse on power: Newest monitoring systems keep a close eye on energy supply, October 2007
»Finders keepers: Planning for a hospitalwide RFID system, November 2007
»Keeping the lights on: Building reliability into an emergency power system, December 2007
Interiors
»Finish line: Selecting attractive and hygienic interior surfaces, January 2007
»Dignity and style: Bariatric furniture designs hit their stride, April 2007
»Finding furniture: Advice on selecting the right furnishings, May 2007
»Accommodating the aged: What hospitals can learn from long-term care facilities, July 2007
»Big choices under foot: Design and materials trends affect floor covering selection, August 2007
»New Medicare regs take aim at patient falls and infections, October 2007
Planning
»Traffic report: Advice on improving a hospital wayfinding system, March 2007
»The O.R. challenge: New technologies lead to increased complexity, April 2007
»Proton beam therapy centers take off, despite cost and size, May 2007
»Money well spent: A six-step approach to effective capital budgeting, May 2007
»In search of evidence: Uncovering information on hospital design, August 2007
»Form follows function: Improving designs by understanding clinical operations, September 2007
Technology
»Hospitals take measures to secure laptops—and private data, April 2007
»Hospitals tap into RFID to track patients and equipment, August 2007
