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Solving the recruiting puzzle

Hospitals and health care organizations address a looming shortage of facility professionals.

September 10, 2019

Resilient design strategies to withstand extreme weather events

David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care applied lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy in design of its facility.

September 10, 2019 by John P. Koch, PE and Steven Friedman, PE, HFDP, LEED AP

The role of maintenance in infection prevention

A guide to using the 'see something, say something' strategy for day-to-day facility operations.

August 16, 2019 by Tom Stewart, SASHE, CHFM, CHC and Jacob Allen McCall

2019 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

This year's teams demonstrate excellence in ensuring safe and patient-centered environments.

August 13, 2019 by Beth Burmahl

HFM News

ASHE addresses definition of high-efficiency filters

Facilities professionals should continue adhering to current ASHRAE Standard 170 requirements.

August 26, 2019 By HFM Staff

AHE conference closes out with a lightning round of discussions

Speakers and expert panelists cut through the fog to establish a clear vision for EVS leaders.

August 24, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

Communication, safety and team development highlighted at EVS conference

AHE continues to challenge environmental services leaders at Exchange Conference.

August 23, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

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Planning for energy resiliency

A business approach to support long-term resiliency and sustainability of health care campuses.

January 9, 2019 By Mark Mininberg, Thomas Mort, and Steve Jaloweic

Facility evacuation decision guidance

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published advice on evacuation planning.

April 18, 2019 By Tom Kinman, PE, CHFM, CHSP

Construction and engineering roles in infection prevention

Guide explores five areas design, construction and engineering professionals can focus on to improve infection prevention.

April 17, 2019 By Linda Dickey, R.N., MPH, CIC, FAPIC, Ellen Taylor, Ph.D., AIA, MBA, EDAC, Laurie Conway, R.N., Ph.D., CIC, Frank Myers, MA, CIC, Dan Bennett, CHESP, MT-CHEST, Amy Nichols, R.N., MBA, CIC, FAPIC, Paula Wright, R.N., BSN, CIC, and Association for the Health Care Environment

ASHRAE health care ventilation standard open for comment

An overview of four addenda to ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170 available for download and comment.

August 20, 2019 by HFM Staff

ASHE addresses definition of high-efficiency filters

Facilities professionals should continue adhering to current ASHRAE Standard 170 requirements.

August 26, 2019 by HFM Staff

ICC code hearings address renovations

Committee makes progress in unifying health care building codes during the 2021 code cycle.

August 29, 2019 by John Williams

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.

Web Exclusives

Preserving construction capital

Five ways to improve efficiency in health care projects.

July 24, 2019 by Brian Mock
Data, communication and engagement

Creating successful partnerships inside and outside health care facilities.

May 29, 2019 by Jennefer Pursifull and Damian Skelton, PE, CHFM
Collaboration in health care construction

Achieving success through effort, communication and understanding.

April 8, 2019 by Caroline Clevenger, PE, Ph.D. and Sean Mulholland, PE, CHC

Inside HFM

Collaborating with EVS

Removing barriers between environmental services and facilities management departments.

August 15, 2019 by Dean Pufahl, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Health care uncertainty brings challenges to EVS

AHE President Pam Toppel discusses state of the EVS profession and challenges ahead.

August 15, 2019 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

UV robot joins hospital’s EVS team

Sutter Medical Center invests in automated disinfection system to decrease HAIs.

August 15, 2019 by HFM Staff

News

ASHE addresses definition of high-efficiency filters

Facilities professionals should continue adhering to current ASHRAE Standard 170 requirements.

August 26, 2019 by HFM Staff

Codes & Standards

USP releases new and revised chapters

Plus: AHA comments on co-location guidance and CDC responds to Ebola.

August 15, 2019 by HFM Staff

Products

Function and aesthetics drive flooring choices

Manufacturers prioritize noise, comfort, cleanliness and appearance.

August 12, 2019 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Truly a group effort

Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal Campus goes for LEED Gold.

September 10, 2019 by

Special Report

Data-driven facility planning

A complete facilities portfolio analysis will help to align infrastructure with organizational priorities.

May 16, 2019 by Mark Kenneday, CHFM, FASHE, CHC

Expert Insights

ICC code hearings address renovations

Committee makes progress in unifying health care building codes during the 2021 code cycle.

August 29, 2019 by John Williams

From Our Archives

Running a green environmental services department

Tactics to increase environmental sustainability, improve patient care and boost efficiencies.

August 6, 2018 by Tom Bergin
FGI Guidelines help to redefine imaging spaces

Classification system helps architects meet planning requirements.

August 6, 2018 by Tobias Gilk
Energy-saving ideas for every project

Strategies for improving hospital efficiency and reducing costs for new and existing facilities.

August 6, 2018 by Kara Brooks, LEED AP BD+C, Peter Dahl, LEED AP BD+C & O+M, CEM, Ryan Ollie, CEM, CMVP, EIT, and Joshua Brackett, PE, CHFM

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Corporate News

09-01-19 By 3M

3M offers a full spectrum of products for facility cleaning and care.

09-01-19 By Access Hardware Supply

Access Hardware Supply is the premier wholesale distributor of electronic and mechanical locking door hardware.

09-01-19 By AIRFLOW DIRECTION

Manufacturer and direct sales of the BALL-IN-THE-WALL® room pressure monitor.

09-01-19 By Caterpillar Inc.

Cat® generators are ensuring critical life support power to hospitals around the world.

09-01-19 By Champion Manufacturing Inc

Champion specializes in patient seating solutions and is known for its durability, comfort and cleanability.

09-01-19 By Chicago Faucets

Auto-drain shower system removes stagnant water before waterborne pathogens can breed, protecting patients from harm.

09-01-19 By Cleaver-Brooks

Cleaver-Brooks offers efficient, reliable boiler and burner solutions to help healthcare facilities optimize patient care.

09-01-19 By Lamiflow Technologies

Maintenance free Airflow Indicators for monitored Positive/Negative rooms. 24/7/365 Reliability with Zero Calibration & UL Listed.

09-01-19 By PDI

PDI offers products designed to help reduce preventable infections and ultimately help save lives.

09-01-19 By WSP USA

Leach Wallace has joined WSP, creating North America’s largest pure play building engineering consultancy.

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