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ASHE shares recent advocacy wins

From decarbonization to life safety standards, ASHE focuses on unifying and improving the health care code landscape. 

February 13, 2023 by Beth Burmahl
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Florida system shares lessons learned from Hurricane Ian

Lee Health reported wins in keeping emergency power on but faced battles with water supply issues during the Category 4 hurricane. 


January 30, 2023 by Megan Headley
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Reliability-centered maintenance guidance

 A new ASHE reference walks managers through the process of developing and executing an RCM program. 

February 13, 2023 by HFM Staff
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Nurse communication systems keep advancing

Greater connectivity and improved ease of use drive recent innovations. 

February 15, 2023 by Neal Lorenzi

HFM News

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A wrap-up of the 2023 PDC Summit

Health care planning, design and construction professionals gathered in Phoenix with a common goal to improve the physical environment.

March 20, 2023 By Jamie Morgan
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How Florida facilities can prepare for pending surgical smoke legislation

Although not under its purview, facilities management can work with OR leadership to ensure compliance with new Florida legislation likely to pass.

March 17, 2023 By Bobby Baird, SASHE, CHE, CHFM, CHSP, CHC
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ASHE shares advocacy update

The advocacy team leaves its mark on three interpretations to the Life Safety Code and National Electrical Code.

March 8, 2023 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

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ASHE programs help members reach lofty heights

Leaders at ASHE discuss new career development resources and programs to help members succeed. 

December 2, 2022 By Ed Avis
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Facilities metrics help drive compliance

NewYork-Presbyterian explains how it harnesses data and technology to ensure safety and reliability across its sprawling 15 million-square-foot operation. 

December 8, 2022 By Sukhjit Tom Singh, CHSP, CLSS-HC and Frank D. Rudilosso, PE, CHSP
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Four tips for building a proper ITM process

Inspection, testing and maintenance are integral to a facility's ability to function well and safely.
December 5, 2022 By Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

Web Exclusives

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    How Florida facilities can prepare for pending surgical smoke legislation

    <p>Although not under its purview, facilities management can work with OR leadership to ensure compliance with new Florida legislation likely to pass.</p>
    March 17, 2023 by Bobby Baird, SASHE, CHE, CHFM, CHSP, CHC
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    Pre-construction risk assessment for health care facilities

    Managing construction risks is a multidisciplinary and ongoing process that begins well before shovels hit the ground.
    March 10, 2023 by Gordon Howie, MSPM, CHFM, CHC
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    The journey behind ASHE’s sustainable event planning

    <p>ASHE's director of education shares how the organization is working to decarbonize its annual conference and other in-person events. </p>
    March 9, 2023 by Adam Bazer, MPD

Popular Articles

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Florida system shares lessons learned from Hurricane Ian

Lee Health reported wins in keeping emergency power on but faced battles with water supply issues during the Category 4 hurricane. 


January 30, 2023 by Megan Headley
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The Joint Commission eliminates standards to align with CMS

Out of the more than 90 standards dropped from two programs, there are two of which facilities managers should be especially aware.

January 17, 2023 by Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC
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Health care facilities prepare for worsening impacts of climate change

Past experience offers important insight into how hospitals can shore up facilities to stand against catastrophic adverse weather events.
February 3, 2023 by Camille Fink

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."

Inside HFM

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    Gratitude and opportunities as we move into the new year

    Gordon Howie, ASHE's 2023 president, looks with determination and optimism on the road ahead.
    February 14, 2023 by Gordon Howie, MSPM, CHFM, CHC

Interview

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    New executive director discusses future of ASHE

    Ortolano talks about ASHE's key strengths, the challenges facing its membership and developing solutions for the future.
    February 13, 2023 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

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    Surface shows hospital in its best light

    Performance veneers accentuate the beauty of Florida hospital's environs while holding up to sun and humidity.
    February 3, 2023 by HFM Staff

News

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    Decarbonization mandates spread across the country

    Hospitals are proactively addressing pollution and climate change through a multifaceted and comprehensive approach.
    September 23, 2022 by Camille Fink

Codes & Standards

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    The Joint Commission adds safety briefing to surveys

    Plus: Changes to NFPA 70B, CMS memo in workplace violence, The Joint Commission eliminates some standards.
    February 15, 2023 by HFM Staff

Products

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    Solutions: Flooring and HVAC

    Flooring, HVAC and other products for health care facilities.
    February 13, 2023 by HFM Staff

Design Spotlight

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    Hospital reaches new heights

    Vertical expansion at Pennsylvania children's hospital elevates patient experience, staff workflow and health system's brand.
    August 24, 2022 by HFM Staff

Special Report

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    Simulation modeling to improve clinic layouts

    The design team of an outpatient clinic employed discrete event simulation to test multiple scenarios and plan an optimal setting.
    December 5, 2022 by Timothy J. Spence, AIA, FACHA and Zahra Zamani, Ph.D., EDAC, LSSYB

Expert Insights

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    ASHE leaders offer their insights

    New Advisory Board members reflect on the start of their two-year terms.
    March 3, 2023 by Landon Hegedus

From Our Archives

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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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    Balancing safety and efficiency

    Research project builds database of information to help in development of health care electrical standards.
    December 2, 2020 by Sreenivasan Ranganathan, Ph.D. and Victoria Hutchison
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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
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