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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.

Hospital designs that provide safety and security

A concept called 'crime prevention through environmental design' can help to reduce fear, cut incidence of crime and promote well-being in health facilities.

June 30, 2021 by Beth Burmahl

A primer on health facilities management

A new ASHE handbook provides lessons for both new and experienced professionals, covering broad skills and specific responsibilities.

June 27, 2021 by HFM Staff

Maintaining life safety drawings

Updates and accuracy are keys to managing living documents and successfully performing facility inspections

June 30, 2021 by James Peterkin, PE, LEED AP, SASHE

Ensuring facility safety and health

The environmental services department’s role in protecting hospital patients, guests and staff.

June 30, 2021 by Steve Zimmerman, CHESP, T-CSCT

HFM News

Hospital sees strong adoption of RTLS

Nemours Children’s Health System launched an internal campaign to help staff gain the full benefit of its RTLS system.

June 30, 2021 By Megan Headley

Ultracold freezers help save energy

Mayo Clinic replaces more than 1,000 freezers, reducing energy use 60 percent.

June 30, 2021 By Brian Justice

AHA advocates for investments in aging health care infrastructure

The AHA seeks to secure funding for hospitals and health systems through the Biden Administration's American Jobs Plan.

June 30, 2021 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

Using risk to drive capital planning

Making informed health care facility investments requires a process for evaluating risk.

April 30, 2021 By Clayton Smith, FACHE, CHFM

2021 Hospital Construction Survey

Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges.

April 22, 2021 By Jamie Morgan and Beth Burmahl

Breaking down the walls in health care design

ACHA President Angela Mazzi talks about the next chapter of the organization.

April 28, 2021 By Jamie Morgan

How to decrease fire risk in oxygen-enriched atmospheres

Higher oxygen usage to treat patients with COVID-19 has led to unintended increases in fire risk that should be mitigated.

May 7, 2021 by Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

A primer on health facilities management

A new ASHE handbook provides lessons for both new and experienced professionals, covering broad skills and specific responsibilities.

June 27, 2021 by HFM Staff

A new approach to health care facilities maintenance

Reliability-centered maintenance emphasizes equipment dependability and eliminates redundancy.

June 30, 2021 by Erik J. Martin

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

Viscor supports NYC Hospital’s COVID-19 Response

Viscor produced and delivered 100-plus Certolux spec-grade luminaires within days of the request.

July 7, 2021 by Viscor
Surveillance for post-pandemic preparedness

Identifying Flu A/B, SARS-CoV-2 and/or RSV A/B in indoor air.

June 3, 2021 by Geoffrey Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Automated storage temperature monitoring

Technology increases facility efficiency and provides peace of mind.

June 3, 2021 by Bob Modlinski

Inside HFM

ASHE tailors resources to cover a variety of needs

Although each health care facility is unique, ASHE provides education on fundamental best practices to help every organization succeed.

June 30, 2021 by Antonio Suarez, MBA, CHFM, FASHE

Interview

Lifetime ASHE member reflects on his career progression

The 2020 ASHE President's Award recipient John DiGirolomo talks about the role of education and mentorship in his career.

June 30, 2021 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Scanning tech helps speed planning

UAMS Medical Center used handheld scanning technology to safely create 3D models of its construction project during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 30, 2021 by HFM Staff

News

Hospital sees strong adoption of RTLS

Nemours Children’s Health System launched an internal campaign to help staff gain the full benefit of its RTLS system.

June 30, 2021 by Megan Headley

Codes & Standards

ASHRAE updates health care ventilation standard

Plus: ASHE reports on successes at ICC hearings and FGI releases emergency conditions paper.

June 30, 2021 by HFM Staff

Products

Flooring makers stress cleaning and resiliency

Supporting hospitals with comfort, aesthetics and performance.

June 30, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Design meets growing demand

Carle at The Fields includes an ambulatory surgery center, MOB and clinic to serve its growing community.

June 30, 2021 by HFM Staff

Special Report

How networking can help develop your professional reputation

Making connections through mentorship and peer-to-peer networking can help move your career to the next level.

March 31, 2021 by Ed Avis

Expert Insights

Navigating code conflicts in health care facilities

What to do when your facility runs into a code conflict.

June 30, 2021 by Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

From Our Archives

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
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
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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