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Results of the 2023 Salary Survey

Health facilities professionals maintain focus on primary role while handling additional duties.

November 17, 2023 by Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan

Developing a strategy to support veterans’ care

The American College of Healthcare Architects rapid deployment model adapts to location and needs.

November 17, 2023 by Sheila F. Cahnman, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP

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Regulatory challenges from the hospital field

DNV shares some of its top questions and answers on complex topics exchanged with accredited facilities.

December 4, 2023 by Clinton Butts, CFPS, CHOP

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Reducing the risks in ADA compliance

An overview of responsibilities and areas of concern to ensure accessible health care facilities.

October 30, 2023 by Jamie Staton, NCIDQ, Steven Pozefsky, Esq., and Sean Mulholland, Ph.D., PE, FASHE, CHFM, CHC

HFM News

AORN’s Guideline for Sterile Technique open for public comment

Health care facilities managers can help shape recommendations for operating room air quality.

December 1, 2023 By ASHE Staff

Sanford Castle adds pediatric playground to support wellness

Accessible children's recreation area designed "for play but also part of healing."

November 27, 2023 By Megan Headley

How Thanksgiving prepares you for intercultural fluency

Building a team that knows how to integrate varying views and perspectives will help to heighten communication and collaboration.

November 20, 2023 By Adam Bazer, MPD

Editor's Picks

Five unique challenges of health care

A compilation of resources geared to empowering facilities staff with education focused on hospitals.

September 30, 2023 By Lindsey Brackett, CHC, CHFM, SASHE

Weaving ESG initiatives into health care facilities

Monica Nakielski reflects on pioneering environmental, social and governance initiatives at health care organizations.

August 21, 2023 By Jamie Morgan

Behavioral health designs focus on healing and ending stigma

Facilities center patient dignity, safety and wellbeing as integral to design.

September 20, 2023 By Lee Ann Jarousse

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

Results of the 2023 Salary Survey

Health facilities professionals maintain focus on primary role while handling additional duties.

November 17, 2023 by Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan

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

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Flexible and practical campus clinic project

Parkland Health designed the new Moody Outpatient Center to serve a diverse population with dignified care.

October 2, 2023 by Brian Briscoe, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C and Mark Stewart

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

Onward and upward, together

Outgoing ASHE President Gordon Howie offers gratitude and reflections on a year of impactful progress.

November 17, 2023 by Gordon Howie, MSPM, CHFM, CHC

Interview

ASHE member gives back while also looking ahead

As a leader in roles ranging from nursing to project management, Donna Craft aims high and embraces challenge.

November 20, 2023 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Florida cancer center has unit covered

Attractive interior surfaces solutions marry cleanability and comfort.

December 4, 2023 by HFM Staff

News

Cross-collaborative team helps improve workplace safety

Backed by system-level leadership, a coalition of clinical and operation staff developed a comprehensive approach to combatting workplace violence.

November 20, 2023 by Brian Justice

Codes & Standards

The Joint Commission updates fire prevention alert

Plus: HHS issues cybersecurity alert, The Joint Commission launches sustainability certification, ASHE staffer joins ICC committee.

November 17, 2023 by HFM Staff

Products

CMMS software makers stress smart connectivity

Improved data collection and analysis leads to expanded capabilities.

October 31, 2023 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

A vision of comprehensive care

The new UPMC Mercy Pavilion is a haven for ophthalmic care, rehabilitation and research.

November 17, 2023 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Cleveland Clinic powers forward with major upgrades

The team behind the award-winning project attributes project success to innovative collaboration strategy.

October 30, 2023 by Erik Martin

Expert Insights

Measuring fire drill effectiveness using staff surveys

Fire safety training should demand the same amount of attention as fire safety equipment testing.

November 28, 2023 by William J. Hagen, MPH, MS, CIH, CSP

From Our Archives

Comprehensive emergency management programs

The Joint Commission updates its requirements, reflecting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid's Conditions of Participation.

September 30, 2022 by Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC, SASHE
Catching and keeping facilities talent

How health care can compete with other professions during the ‘silver tsunami.’

September 30, 2022 by Taylor Vaughn, MBA, CHFM, CLSS-HC and Lindsey Brackett, CHC, CHFM, SASHE
Capital investments for organizational efficiency

ASHE's 'Capital Renewal Playbook' monograph helps organizations prioritize funding.

September 30, 2022 by HFM Staff

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