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HFM Daily offers blog coverage by the award-winning HFM editorial team and links to in-depth information on health care design, construction, engineering, environmental services, operations and technology. You can read HFM Daily stories on this page or subscribe to Health Facilities Management This Week for a Friday roundup of the week's posts.

Owensboro Health wins ASHE award

Hospital's commitment to energy efficiency earns Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award.

January 17, 2020 by Erik Martin

Integrating engineering systems into the master plan

A master plan aligned with the 'Triple Aim' must include detailed systems needed to sustain the facility.

January 14, 2020 by Krista McDonald Biason, Mark Bultman, and Jeff W. Harris

2019 Salary Survey results

2019 Health Facilities Management/ASHE/AHE Salary Survey looks into career development priorities.

December 26, 2019 by Jeffrey Steele and Jamie Morgan

Powering up to meet today's health technology demands

The digitization of health care and advanced medical equipment place greater demand on electrical systems.

November 26, 2019 by David L. Stymiest PE, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE FASHE

HFM News

Hospital recruits dual-trained K-9

Washington hospital adopts new strategy to increase safety.

January 15, 2020 By Jamie Morgan

Smart room tech streamlines care

Inspira Health keeps its focus on the patient with new technology designed to give a 'wow' experience.

January 15, 2020 By Jamie Morgan

Study: Opinions differ on UV devices

Clinicians, EVS staff and patients have different views on UV devices, according to recent study.

January 15, 2020 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

Solutions: CMMS software and infection prevention

CMMS software and infection prevention and other products on our radar.

January 9, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

Design distinctions for exam, procedure and operating rooms

Planning advice based on the FGI Guidelines' requirements helps to ensure optimally designed spaces.

October 8, 2019 By Bryan Langlands, AIA, ACHA, EDAC

Building for energy efficiency

Five hospitals share strategies to improve operational performance through energy-saving designs.

October 7, 2019 By Jeffrey Steele

2019 Salary Survey results

2019 Health Facilities Management/ASHE/AHE Salary Survey looks into career development priorities.

December 26, 2019 by Jeffrey Steele and Jamie Morgan

Seven attributes of a successful facility manager

Experienced leaders offer advice on how to develop a successful career in health facilities management.

December 17, 2019 by Joseph Losko, D.Sc., CSP, CHMM and Angela Bernardo, Ph.D, CSP

The impact of EVS on patient experience

Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness to impact patient satisfaction.

October 22, 2019 by Sue Barnes, R.N., CIC, FAPIC

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

Optimizing hospital HVAC systems

Addressing energy use, system resiliency and other challenges.

September 24, 2019 by Eric Peltier
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

Inside HFM

Getting back to basics

ASHE President kicks off 2020 with a focus on safety and emergency preparedness.

January 15, 2020 by Jeffrey E. Henne, FASHE, CHSP, FSM, CHEP, CHC

Interview

Changes in health care and the design field

President of ACHA discusses challenges facing health care designers as he nears the end of his term.

November 15, 2019 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

Health system's IT upgrades improve network security

St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital upgrades network to manage 15,000 connected devices.

November 18, 2019 by HFM Staff

News

California health facilities evaluate power options amid outages

Planned and unplanned power outages to mitigate fires becomes a challenge for many facilities.

January 15, 2020 by Megan Headley

Codes & Standards

Joint Commission releases 2020 National Patient Safety Goals

Plus: New CDC guidelines for health care workers and NFPA creates new committee.

January 15, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Products

Solutions: Real-time locating systems and waste management

RTLS, waste management and other products on our radar.

November 18, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Design Spotlight

Blending the old with the new

Buchanan County Health Center melds with the existing campus while bringing a fresh perspective.

January 14, 2020 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Owensboro Health wins ASHE award

Hospital's commitment to energy efficiency earns Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award.

January 17, 2020 by Erik Martin

Expert Insights

Can design influence nurse well-being?

Studies show that health care design can help to reduce burnout among clinical staff.

January 15, 2020 by Melissa Piatkowski

From Our Archives

Ensuring regulatory compliance of disinfectant products

Requirements governing an important tool in the fight against health care-associated infections.

October 4, 2018 by James Clayton
Planning a remote emergency department

Design and infrastructure factors to consider when planning a freestanding ED.

October 4, 2018 by James Ferris
Technologies to enable post-discharge communication

Connectivity that extends beyond hospital walls is a crucial facet of continuous care.

July 5, 2017 by Ted Hood and Jeff Looney