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Florida system shares lessons learned from Hurricane Ian

Lee Health reported wins in keeping emergency power on but faced battles with water supply issues during the Category 4 hurricane.

January 30, 2023 by Megan Headley

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Facilities metrics help drive compliance

NewYork-Presbyterian explains how it harnesses data and technology to ensure safety and reliability across its sprawling 15 million-square-foot operation.

December 8, 2022 by Sukhjit Tom Singh, CHSP, CLSS-HC and Frank D. Rudilosso, PE, CHSP

ASHE programs help members reach lofty heights

Leaders at ASHE discuss new career development resources and programs to help members succeed.

December 2, 2022 by Ed Avis

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Conducting infection control risk assessments the right way

The ASHE ICRA 2.0™ project builds on previous efforts to help hospitals create holistic and effective risk assessment procedures

December 5, 2022 by HFM Staff

HFM News

Popular micromobility devices pose new fire threat in facilities

Hospitals need to educate themselves on how to balance rising use of micromobility transportation with physical environment safety.

January 20, 2023 By Chad E. Beebe AIA, CHFM

Thinking outside the typical fall prevention bundle box

St. Luke's Medical Center shares how it successfully employed signage and communication to change the conversation around fall prevention and reduce patient falls.

January 17, 2023 By Meigan Alesse, Lisa Cordova, Russ Harbaugh, Ryan Lund, and Tammi Turpin

The Joint Commission eliminates standards to align with CMS

Out of the more than 90 standards dropped from two programs, there are two of which facilities managers should be especially aware.

January 17, 2023 By Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC

Editor's Picks

RTLS vendors improve health facility efficiency

Hospital systems invest in advanced technology to aid equipment tracking, staff safety, patient security and more.

November 1, 2022 By Neal Lorenzi

Mitigating Legionella with a targeted response

Effectively treating Legionella colonization in hospital water systems first requires a thorough understanding of the root cause.

November 1, 2022 By Bryan Connors, MS, CIH, HEM

2022 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

AHE's annual award honors hospital EVS teams for performance excellence.

October 31, 2022 By Ed Avis

Web Exclusives

The 'triple-demic' is on its way

Taking effective water management measures today can help to avoid increases in health care-associated infections

December 8, 2022 by Greg Hunt
What you need to know about The Joint Commission's updates

ASHE's advocacy team gives a detailed look into more than a dozen updates to the Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters.

November 28, 2022 by Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC
One small regulatory update can lay out the path toward decarbonization

The impact of recent disaster events on hospitals begs the question: Why does health care still rely on diesel?

November 18, 2022 by David Introcaso, Ph.D.

What you need to know about The Joint Commission's updates

ASHE's advocacy team gives a detailed look into more than a dozen updates to the Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters.

November 28, 2022 by Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC

Managing life safety deficiencies

How interim, alternate and temporary life safety measures keep facilities safe and compliant.

December 9, 2022 by Mark Sears, SASHE, CHFM, CHSP and Jeffrey E. Henne, FASHE, CHSP, FSM, CHEP, CHC

Facilities metrics help drive compliance

NewYork-Presbyterian explains how it harnesses data and technology to ensure safety and reliability across its sprawling 15 million-square-foot operation.

December 8, 2022 by Sukhjit Tom Singh, CHSP, CLSS-HC and Frank D. Rudilosso, PE, CHSP

Design Center

Letting the light in

Designers bring new rays of hope to behavioral health facilities. Read the related article "Building better behavioral health care facilities."

Nurses in the design process

A gallery of images of nurses working with design teams and the results of their work.

Green flooring

A gallery showing sustainable flooring options in health care facilities.

Health facility lighting

Tunable white light adds to patient comfort and well-being.

Inside HFM

It’s been an honor to serve

Outgoing ASHE President Shay Rankhorn reflects on a year of progress through teamwork.

November 18, 2022 by Shadie (Shay) R. Rankhorn Jr., SASHE, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Crystal Eagle recipient touts value of networking

James Shoemaker points to the impact of peer-to-peer relationships in his career success

December 8, 2022 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

Space-saving doors increase capacity

Clinic optimizes available square footage and patient comfort with sliding doors.

November 30, 2022 by HFM Staff

News

Decarbonization mandates spread across the country

Hospitals are proactively addressing pollution and climate change through a multifaceted and comprehensive approach.

September 23, 2022 by Camille Fink

Codes & Standards

Tracking news and updates from CMS

A list of memos, guidance and other news and updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

December 5, 2022 by ASHE Staff

Products

Solutions: Power and electrical, and wayfinding

Power and electrical, wayfinding and other products for health care facilities.

December 8, 2022 by HFM Staff

Design Spotlight

Hospital reaches new heights

Vertical expansion at Pennsylvania children's hospital elevates patient experience, staff workflow and health system's brand.

August 24, 2022 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Simulation modeling to improve clinic layouts

The design team of an outpatient clinic employed discrete event simulation to test multiple scenarios and plan an optimal setting.

December 5, 2022 by Timothy J. Spence, AIA, FACHA and Zahra Zamani, Ph.D., EDAC, LSSYB

Expert Insights

Four tips for building a proper ITM process

Inspection, testing and maintenance are integral to a facility's ability to function well and safely.

December 5, 2022 by Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

From Our Archives

Building automation expands for hospitals

Capabilities in building automation technology continue to grow while new applications within facilities multiply.

February 22, 2022 by Neal Lorenzi
Exploring the world of architecture and bioethics

The concept of architecture's 'power to heal' is filled with many unexplored opportunities for health care designers to mine.

February 8, 2022 by William J. Hercules, M.ARCH, FAIA, FACHA, FACHE, David A. Deemer, M.D., MA, Stowe Locke Teti, HEC-C, and Diana C. Anderson, M.D., M.Arch, ACHA
Centralized operations yields efficiency upgrade

Banner Health receives ASHE annual award for excellence in health care facility management for its remote operations center.

February 22, 2022 by Erik Martin

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