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NFPA weekly update: April 21-25 Committees move forward with tentative interim amendments regarding heliport safety and ground-fault protection for commercial pool motors Apr 28, 2025 By HFM Staff
Communication versus conversation with crowds and colleagues You can excel in your career when you’ve mastered speaking in different settings Apr 28, 2025 By Adam Bazer
ASHRAE guidelines and standards open for comment A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment Apr 21, 2025 By HFM Staff
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
The value of digital twins How this emerging technology can support daily, collaborative health care operations Feb 13, 2025 By Jacob D'Albora
Enhancing health care facility safety The role of design and commissioning in infection prevention and control Nov 13, 2024 By Nicole Imeson
Results of the 2024 Hospital Operations Survey Maintenance teams align their resources and responsibilities despite labor and budget shortfalls Dec 15, 2024 By Megan Headley and Jamie Morgan
Rural hospital invests in hydrogen Klickitat Valley Health shares its innovative journey to secure capital for major projects, including a hydrogen fuel cell Mar 31, 2025 By Jonathan Lewis
2024 Environmental Services Department of the Year Awards The Association for the Health Care Environment honors three teams for their dedication to innovation, persistence and care for people Jan 2, 2025 By Ed Avis
Built to expand and withstand Hospital on Florida’s Gulf Coast is designed to face natural events and a growing patient population. Mar 27, 2025 By HFM Staff
Pediatric facility embraces nature Walking trails, indoor/outdoor spaces and natural light bring organic warmth to new children’s hospital. Mar 27, 2025 By HFM Staff
Breaking ground on adaptive design A repurposed retail space serves as the foundation for an expansive outpatient orthopedic center Feb 6, 2025 By HFM Staff
Bridging the PDC process and facilities management ASHE President Michael Hatton describes how including the facilities perspective from concept to go-live results in safer health care environments. Mar 25, 2025 By Michael Hatton
ASHE executive provides look at regulatory issues Deputy Executive Director, ASHE Regulatory Affairs, Chad Beebe surveys the regulatory landscape for 2025 and beyond. Feb 11, 2025 By Mike Hrickiewicz
Designing ED spaces for behavioral care Three studies take a deep dive into the use of EmPATH units to streamline care for behavioral health patients Apr 11, 2025 By Yolanda Keys
The Joint Commission issues alert for natural disasters Plus: ASHE seeks comments on NFPA cybersecurity chapter, agencies publish guide on OT cyberprotection, CMS updates lab immediate jeopardy rule Mar 25, 2025 By HFM Staff
Sliding doors support multiple goals Solution allows flexibility and functionality to support patient comfort and various provider needs. Feb 19, 2025 By HFM Staff
Flooring makers address health care requirements New products stress comfortability, safety, acoustics, maintenance, infection control and more Apr 29, 2025 By Neal Lorenzi