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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.

Hiring and retaining the right staff

Proven ways to build high-performing environmental services departments.

December 31, 2021 by Carl Solomon Sr., MBA, CHESP, FAHE, LEAD Fellow

CMMS software adapts to developing technologies

Advances in CMMS help to maintain sophisticated equipment throughout complex health systems.

December 31, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi

Machine learning aids design and construction

Lessons-learned module enables project teams at Cedars-Sinai to document and share best practices.

December 31, 2021 by Alicia Wachtel

How to measure employee productivity

Knowing the difference between 'output' and 'outcome' is vital to establishing performance goals and monitoring staff progress.

December 31, 2021 by Lindsey Brackett, CHC, CHFM, SASHE

HFM News

Best practices to deal with deferred maintenance

Facilities leader at Novant Health breaks down the basics of deferred maintenance and gives strategies for managing infrastructure.

January 21, 2022 By Jamie Morgan

Louisiana hospital shares lessons learned after Hurricane Ida

Terrebonne General’s facilities team was part of a collaborative effort to relocate patients in the aftermath of the devastating hurricane.

January 14, 2022 By Camille Fink

How thermal imaging and RCM combine to increase reliability

Infrared scanning is a safe and effective tool for detecting equipment issues before they turn into larger problems.

January 7, 2022 By Rick Joslin

Editor's Picks

FGI Guidelines updates for 2022

Here's a brief overview of changes to the next editions of the Facility Guidelines Institute's 2022 documents.

August 31, 2021 By Heather Livingston

Project integrates care and research in one facility

The new Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building presents a novel approach for mental health projects.

September 30, 2021 By Solvei Neiger, AIA, ACHA

Cleaning and disinfection products for health care

New solutions in the market are helping EVS departments provide a clean and safe environment.

September 30, 2021 By Neal Lorenzi

Designing the post-pandemic hospital

Health care facilities planners are thinking ahead to prepare for future challenges.

October 31, 2021 by Ed Avis

2021 Salary Survey results

Respondents view modest pay increases while responsibilities continue to climb.

December 10, 2021 by Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan

A look at the history of fire safety

Sixty years after the infamous Hartford Hospital fire, facilities leaders say the health care physical environment is safer but code updates lag.

October 31, 2021 by Jonathan Hart, PE, SASHE, CHC

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

COVID-19 and construction costs

The pandemic's impact on health care building projects.

January 11, 2022 by Chris Harmon
Environmental equity and the role of health care facilities

The effects of climate change, including natural disasters, are a public health issue of which many vulnerable communities bear the brunt.

January 7, 2022 by Camille Fink
Recovering from natural disasters

Accessing FEMA assistance for disaster support and mitigation.

November 12, 2021 by Scott Cormier

Inside HFM

A privilege and an honor

Antonio Suarez, 2021 ASHE president, has one last message as he passes the baton to the next leader.

December 31, 2021 by Antonio Suarez, MBA, CHFM, FASHE

Interview

Crystal Eagle recipient strives to serve others

Former ASHE staff member Tim Adams discusses his passion for the field and what he finds most rewarding.

December 31, 2021 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

Patching job delivers thorough results

MidState Medical Center went with a fireproofing patch product for a recent retrofit that is both cost-saving and code-compliant.

January 19, 2022 by HFM Staff

News

Louisiana hospital shares lessons learned after Hurricane Ida

Terrebonne General’s facilities team was part of a collaborative effort to relocate patients in the aftermath of the devastating hurricane.

January 14, 2022 by Camille Fink

Codes & Standards

FEMA issues guidance on hospital generator funding

Plus: CDC invests $2.1 billion to fight infectious disease, AAAHC issues vaccine mandate and HHS releases new resource.

December 31, 2021 by

Products

CMMS software adapts to developing technologies

Advances in CMMS help to maintain sophisticated equipment throughout complex health systems.

December 31, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Rural hospital gets a refresh

The award-winning Pipestone County Medical Center showcases a new, efficient design.

December 31, 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

Health care’s dynamic planning trends

Creating spaces to be 'fluid' and technology integration can help to push improvements in facility performance.

December 31, 2021 by Lorissa MacAllister, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP

From Our Archives

Repurposing big-box retail spaces

An essential checklist to help guide the repurposing of vacant structures into medical spaces.

September 28, 2020 by Chris Lambrecht
Building a continuity of operations plan

A rundown of key regulations and factors to build a solid continuity of operations plan.

September 24, 2020 by Susan B. McLaughlin, FASHE, CHFM, CHSP
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

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