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ASHE draws blueprint for planning, design and construction

A new handbook breaks down the steps of health care project management from planning to post-occupancy evaluation.

September 29, 2023 by HFM Staff

ASHE celebrates the 2023 Sustainability Champions

Ten hospitals are recognized for outstanding leadership in environmental performance.

August 29, 2023 by Erik Martin

Tips on enterprise asset management

A look at enterprise and strategic asset management plus their benefits to health care organizations.

August 31, 2023 by Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH, HCC

Equipment planning for imaging suites

Adopting future-proofing strategies to help secure the most advanced technology for renovation and new construction projects.

August 30, 2023 by Pier Vettorazzi, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP and Lisa Charrin, AIA, ACHA

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Tracking ASHRAE news and standards open for comment

A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment plus other updates.

September 29, 2023 By HFM Staff

Regaining a positive work ethic

Despite rapid change in professional environments, a good work ethic will always be in high demand.

September 22, 2023 By Adam Bazer, MPD

HealQuest helps hospital staff save money — and the planet

ASHE’s new, customizable program aims to help participants unearth hidden sustainability opportunities within their facilities.

September 22, 2023 By Austin Wallace, M.A.

Editor's Picks

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Top 10 physical environment findings

An examination of the most common survey nonconformities cited by DNV Healthcare.

June 30, 2023 By Brennan P. Scott, CHOP, CHFM

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Hospitals solve building challenges with modular construction

Cutting costs, saving time and improving quality are top of mind for hospitals using modular construction for new builds.

June 26, 2023 By Megan Headley

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ACHA president reflects on health care design field

Ted Moore offers insights on the role of facility design to meet growing health care challenges.

June 28, 2023 By Mike Hrickiewicz

Web Exclusives

Getting teams invested in hygiene post-pandemic

Even post-pandemic, hygiene in long-term care is as critical as ever.

September 6, 2023 by Marika White, MSN, R.N.
Preventing self-harm using invisible alarm technology

Safehinge Primera’s Anti-barricade Door Set with Full-Door Ligature Alarm provides safe, fast and reliable access in all barricade situations.

August 30, 2023 by Blaire Breslin
ABPURE® Infinity: a carbon neutral rubber flooring collection

The rubber flooring features elegant tone-on-tone visuals in a collection made using renewable natural gas.

July 14, 2023 by Catherine Del Vecchio

ASHE celebrates the 2023 Sustainability Champions

Ten hospitals are recognized for outstanding leadership in environmental performance.

August 29, 2023 by Erik Martin

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Decarbonization project shows sustainable savings

Memorial Sloan Kettering navigated funding issues and focused on collaboration to achieve financial and environmental goals.

July 31, 2023 by Robert Berninger and Edward Kiser, PE

CMS updates guidance on ligature risk

The surveyor guidance affects two Conditions of Participation on patients’ rights and the physical environment.

September 1, 2023 by Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC, SASHE

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

Embracing innovation

How a human-centered approach to progress pushes the entire field forward.

September 19, 2023 by Gordon Howie, MSPM, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Crystal Eagle recipient finds passion in advocacy

David Dagenais discusses partnering with ASHE to influence the field.

September 20, 2023 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

Hospital rebalances its water supply

Rural facility mitigates hot water dispersal issues with automated solution.

September 20, 2023 by HFM Staff

News

Virtual reality training optimizes hospital design

Caregivers and hospital staff use new technology to offer their expertise.

April 18, 2023 by Alicia Dale

Codes & Standards

The Joint Commission revises some standards

Plus: White House creates pandemic preparedness office; IAHSS releases new industry guideline; The Joint Commission issues cybersecurity alert.

September 19, 2023 by HFM Staff

Products

Solutions: RTLS and interior surfaces

Real-time location systems, interior surfaces and other products on our radar for health care facilities.

August 29, 2023 by HFM Staff

Design Spotlight

Putting the hospitality in ‘hospital’

Campus expansion project emphasizes continuity within the facility and throughout its lush environs.

September 19, 2023 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

Three steps to identify unknown risks in facilities

Engaging a multidisciplinary team in the task of risk assessment will help to uncover facility hazards.

August 25, 2023 by Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

From Our Archives

A look at the history of fire safety

Sixty years after the infamous Hartford Hospital fire, facilities leaders say the health care physical environment is safer but code updates lag.

October 31, 2021 by Jonathan Hart, PE, SASHE, CHC
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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