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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.

2020 Hospital Construction Survey

Advanced planning, design and construction technology helps drive building project efficiency.

March 19, 2020 by Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan

Influencing health care facility codes

Why health facilities professionals must move from a reactive to a proactive stance.

March 23, 2020 by Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

Infection control during construction

Steps to create an infection control risk assessment for health facilities projects.

March 23, 2020 by Ellen Taylor, Ph.D., AIA, MBA, EDAC

Building cybersecurity into health care facilities

New report explores best practices for ensuring cybersecurity infrastructure as connectivity expands.

March 23, 2020 by David Hahn, Ken Hansen, Owen Redwood, and Tim Koch

HFM News

ASHE pushes for regulatory flexibility during COVID-19 pandemic

The organization is tracking regulatory best practices as hospitals erect temporary care facilities.

March 26, 2020 By HFM Staff

FDA permits emergency use of alternative respirators

The administration increases flexibility in usage in response to PPE shortages.

March 26, 2020 By Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

COVID-19 resources address physical environment concerns

The Center for Health Design has compiled research, articles and tools to help reduce coronavirus spread.

March 23, 2020 By HFM Staff

Editor's Picks

Solving the recruiting puzzle

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

September 10, 2019

Fire safety technologies advance on many fronts

Vendors innovate with controls, detection, sprinklers and more.

October 22, 2019 By Neal Lorenzi

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

ASHE issues recommendations on COVID-19 for facilities managers

An update on the recent outbreak and six recommendations for facilities managers.

February 28, 2020 by Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

Developing an asset risk management system

ASHE has a created a tool to help members manage valuable assets and pass compliance surveys.

January 23, 2020 by Ryan Schramm, CHFM

COVID-19 resources address physical environment concerns

The Center for Health Design has compiled research, articles and tools to help reduce coronavirus spread.

March 23, 2020 by HFM Staff

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

Putting safety first

Advances in construction technology highlight importance of breaking ground with safety in mind.

March 19, 2020 by Jeffrey E. Henne, FASHE, CHSP, FSM, CHEP, CHC

Interview

Keeping ASHE running for nearly three decades

Sharon Autrey, former director of administration and governance, reflects on growing her career with ASHE.

March 6, 2020 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

New furniture improves waiting room experience

Brentwood Health Center redesigned its interior after conducting surveys and behavior mapping.

March 10, 2020 by HFM Staff

News

Sutter Health, Lyft expand program

The hospital is expanding ridesharing to home health care staff after a successful pilot.

March 18, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

ASHE, AHA advise field to prepare for USP

Plus: CDC guidelines on COVID-19 and Joint Commission survey process for psych facilities.

March 17, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Products

Plumbing manufacturers address hospital concerns

Patient safety, water conservation and special needs among product trends.

March 18, 2020 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Achieving movement in design

Athletic performance and enhancement center combines medicine and movement to help patients heal.

March 9, 2020 by

Special Report

Science-based health care cleaning

EVS director develops effective and system-changing program on the way to achieving AHE designation.

January 23, 2020 by John Scherberger, FAHE, T-CSCT

Expert Insights

The role of visibility in health care facilities

Recent studies look into the effects design can have on staff communication and teamwork.

March 17, 2020 by Melissa Piatkowski

From Our Archives

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
Staffing methodology helps to optimize ES workforce utilization

AHE reference helps leaders to manage staffing demands using clear and measurable process.

January 10, 2019 by Rock Jensen
Trailblazer wins ASHE President’s Award

Compliance expert Susan McLaughlin discusses her career journey, paving a path for others and major compliance challenges in the field.

January 9, 2019 by Mike Hrickiewicz