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2019 Salary Survey results

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

November 18, 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

System adopts voluntary accessible equipment standards

Eskenazi Health initiative will ensure those with disabilities can access all medical equipment in its facilities.

November 21, 2019 by Marty Stempniak

Building stakeholder value into EVS contracts

Continuous improvement and systemic respect are foundational to working with vendors.

November 21, 2019 by Jessica Rivera, Steve Johnson, and Dane Falkner

HFM News

ASHRAE documents open for comment

A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment.

December 4, 2019 By HFM Staff

Telehealth used to reduce ED visits

Hospital and school nurses partner on telehealth initiative to keep kids in school and out of the ED.

November 15, 2019 By Genevieve Diesing

Mercy clinic leverages advanced construction tech

Hospital uses drones, photogrammetry, virtual reality and other technologies during construction process.

November 15, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

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

Fire system documentation and testing

What facilities managers need to know to prepare for the next Joint Commission survey.

October 24, 2019 By Carol J. McCormick, SASHE, CHFM

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

2019 Salary Survey results

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

November 18, 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.

November 21, 2019 by Joseph Losko, D.Sc., CSP, CHMM and Angela Bernardo, Ph.D, CSP

ASHRAE documents open for comment

A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment.

December 4, 2019 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

A time to give thanks!

ASHE president reflects on a year of accomplishments and innovation within the organization.

November 15, 2019 by Dean Pufahl, CHFM, 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

U.S. health systems help assess Dorian-damaged Bahamian hospitals

Facilities experts support Bahamian government in determining to repair or replace.

November 11, 2019 by Megan Headley

Codes & Standards

USP delays enforcing chapter standards

Plus: HHS standards on managing hazardous waste and an FDA alert on cybersecurity.

November 15, 2019 by HFM Staff

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

Bringing in the great outdoors

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute features design elements that allow children to explore and interact with their surroundings.

November 13, 2019 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Seven attributes of a successful facility manager

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

November 21, 2019 by Joseph Losko, D.Sc., CSP, CHMM and Angela Bernardo, Ph.D, CSP

Expert Insights

Strategies to engage tomorrow’s professionals

Setting clear expectations and offering mentorship can help lead young professionals into success.

November 15, 2019 by Jacob Allen McCall

From Our Archives

Running a green environmental services department

Tactics to increase environmental sustainability, improve patient care and boost efficiencies.

August 6, 2018 by Tom Bergin
FGI Guidelines help to redefine imaging spaces

Classification system helps architects meet planning requirements.

August 6, 2018 by Tobias Gilk
Energy-saving ideas for every project

Strategies for improving hospital efficiency and reducing costs for new and existing facilities.

August 6, 2018 by Kara Brooks, LEED AP BD+C, Peter Dahl, LEED AP BD+C & O+M, CEM, Ryan Ollie, CEM, CMVP, EIT, and Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

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Corporate News

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Join Graybar and APC for a webinar that discusses the opportunities to modernize the healthcare edge.

11-01-19 By Miura America Co., Ltd.

Miura is a Worldwide Leader in Efficient, Safe and Reliable Steam Solutions.

11-01-19 By PDI

PDI offers products designed to help reduce preventable infections and ultimately help save lives.

11-01-19 By Smart Facility Software

EVS Performance & Staffing Optimization — with the ES Software used in over 950 hospitals.

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