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EVS planning for COVID-19 recovery

Montefiore Nyack Hospital's environmental services department shares lessons learned as it transitions to routine operations.
January 19, 2021 by Tom Mattice, CHESP, T-CHEST
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Measuring TJC surveyor consistency

A study on The Joint Commission looks into accreditation survey and certification process variables.
December 21, 2020 by Stephen Schmaltz, Ph.D., David W. Baker, M.D., FACP, and Scott Williams, Psy.D.
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Building automation evolution continues

Updated features include greater integration, data handling and mobile connectivity.
December 21, 2020 by Neal Lorenzi
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Is your facility coronavirus vaccine ready?

Establishing a multidisciplinary vaccine workgroup can help to ensure health care facilities are ready.
December 4, 2020 by Wayne Klingelsmith, FASHE, CHFM, MBA and Benjamin Leutze

HFM News

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Turning temporary structures into permanent spaces

Facilities management leader discusses process in building two temporary health care sites, and tips for transitioning structures from temporary to permanent.
January 14, 2021 By Patrick C. Rhinehart, CSP, CHFM
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The Joint Commission shares COVID-19 dashboard used for survey scheduling

The dashboard is one of many factors that helps the accrediting organization determine when to schedule and conduct onsite surveys.
January 11, 2021 By Jamie Morgan
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Floors may be underappreciated source of contamination

SHEA study says that hospital floors may provide a path of pathogen transmission, warrants further research
December 15, 2020 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

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2020 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

The annual Association for the Health Care Environment award honors top-performing hospital EVS departments.
September 10, 2020 By Beth Burmahl
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RTLS applications grow with hospital data needs

Real-time location systems explore a new range of facility use cases.
September 28, 2020 By Neal Lorenzi
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Virtual inspections see growing acceptance

Remote compliance audits are gaining popularity amongst the regulatory community as technology advances.
September 24, 2020 By Erik J. Martin

Popular Articles

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The Joint Commission shares COVID-19 dashboard used for survey scheduling

The dashboard is one of many factors that helps the accrediting organization determine when to schedule and conduct onsite surveys.
January 11, 2021 by Jamie Morgan
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Embracing new patient technology in planning and design

Integrating patient technology needs during planning and design stages will help improve health outcomes.
December 1, 2020 by Carlos Amato, AIA, ACHA and Ted Hood
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Measuring TJC surveyor consistency

A study on The Joint Commission looks into accreditation survey and certification process variables.
December 21, 2020 by Stephen Schmaltz, Ph.D., David W. Baker, M.D., FACP, and Scott Williams, Psy.D.

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. Read the related article "Nurses make their rounds in health care design."
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Green flooring

A gallery showing sustainable flooring options in health care facilities. Read the related article "Earth-friendly flooring for health care facilities."
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Health facility lighting

Tunable white light adds to patient comfort and well-being. Read the related article "Tunable white light for health care spaces."

Web Exclusives

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    Advice on parking signage systems

    Upgrading signposts for a changing health care environment.
    December 2, 2020 by Jeremy Johnson
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    Lessons learned from extended incident command operations

    What we've learned during the pandemic's first wave that can help guide continuing incident command procedures.
    November 10, 2020 by Kathryn Dudley, MHS
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    Five ways to improve IAQ

    HVAC domains and changes for facilities managers to explore.
    November 10, 2020 by Garrett Holloway

Inside HFM

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    Not the end, but the beginning

    ASHE 2020 President Jeff Henne reflects on the organization's year of progress in the face of challenges.
    December 21, 2020 by Jeffrey E. Henne, FASHE, CHSP, FSM, CHEP, CHC

Interview

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    Designing secure facilities for the health care field

    Health care safety and security expert Thomas A. Smith discusses his work in the field.
    December 1, 2020 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

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    Video upgrade reduces vulnerabilities

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital invests in security technology to protect patients.
    December 1, 2020 by HFM Staff

News

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    System uses grant to expand telehealth

    University health care system adds equipment and infrastructure to help respond to the pandemic
    November 16, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

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    CMS guidance on emergency drill exemption

    Plus: CDC updates airborne transmission guidance and CMS issues nursing home visit guidance.
    November 16, 2020 by HFM Staff

Products

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    Building automation evolution continues

    Updated features include greater integration, data handling and mobile connectivity.
    December 21, 2020 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

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    Facility designed with room to grow

    Penn State Health Children's Hospital provides space for growing patient population.
    January 11, 2021 by HFM Staff

Special Report

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    EVS planning for COVID-19 recovery

    Montefiore Nyack Hospital's environmental services department shares lessons learned as it transitions to routine operations.
    January 19, 2021 by Tom Mattice, CHESP, T-CHEST

Expert Insights

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    Investing in education of health care facilities staff

    ASHE offers a number of resources to help build knowledge and skills for facilities management staff.
    November 16, 2020 by Stephen Cranford, CHFM, CHSP

From Our Archives

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    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
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    Evidence-based design in action

    Two recent initiatives are helping EBD move from the research stage to design innovation.
    October 22, 2019 by David Allison FAIA, FACHA, Bryon Edwards, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, and Anjali Joseph, Ph.D., EDAC
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    Building for energy efficiency

    Five hospitals share strategies to improve operational performance through energy-saving designs.
    October 7, 2019 by Jeffrey Steele
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