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It’s all too much: communication overload in today’s workplace Ineffective communication burns out employees and costs organizations money Oct 27, 2025 By Adam Bazer
Carilion Roanoke gets vertical upgrade Tower expansion enables centralized services and enhances clinical workflows throughout the facility Oct 24, 2025 By Brian Justice
Assessing International Plumbing Code updates for chemical waste drainage Learn how the 2024 International Plumbing Code defines approved materials for chemical waste drainage Oct 28, 2025 By Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Paving the way to cost savings A pavement management program that begins with the end-goal in mind will save costs and extend asset life Sep 24, 2025 By Tyler Means and Bill Collester
Engineering solutions for hospital noise Evidence-based planning and design approaches to improve HCAHPS ‘quiet at night’ scores Sep 17, 2025 By Alex Hornecker and Courtney Schoedel
Unlocking the potential of an existing CMMS Capturing day-to-day activities as actionable data for decision-making Jul 24, 2025 By Ryan Schramm
Joint Commission shares more details about Accreditation 360 The new program will take effect in 2026 for hospitals and critical access hospitals with plans to expand to more health settings Aug 1, 2025 By Jamie Morgan
Understanding and resolving sprinkler obstructions Grasping the requirements of NFPA 13 and its health care applications is critical to spotting nonconformances Mar 24, 2025 By Brian O'Connor
Comprehensive care, close to home Elegant design brings tranquility and healing to the April Sampson Cancer Center in Lincoln, Neb. Oct 8, 2025 By HFM Staff
Designed to heal through hope City of Hope’s Hope Plaza elevates the patient experience with thoughtfully planned interiors. Oct 8, 2025 By HFM Staff
Community care through design Off-site emergency department brings first-rate care within reach for Marion, Iowa, residents. Jul 21, 2025 By HFM Staff
Recognition and next steps ASHE President Michael Hatton applauds members' recent successes while keeping an eye turned toward the future of the field. Sep 22, 2025 By Michael Hatton
President’s Award winner touts energy reduction Larry Newlands recounts his formative role in initiating ASHE's Energy to Care Chapter Challenge program. Sep 24, 2025 By Landon Hegedus
Corridors impact operations, experiences Three studies examine how intentionally designed corridors affect staff workflow and team communication in nursing units Oct 13, 2025 By Yolanda Keys
CMS improves survey transparency Plus: Joint Commission updates standards; NFPA elects new Health Care Section Chair; ASPR tests biocontainment transporting unit Oct 1, 2025 By HFM Staff
Chiller optimization meets demand Georgia hospital chooses a tailored solution to mitigate rising utility costs. Oct 24, 2025 By HFM Staff
Lighting equipment and control innovations Options improve energy efficiency, caregiver control and patient comfort Oct 24, 2025 By Neal Lorenzi