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Patient engagement technology advances

Systems offer greater integration, customization and device accessibility for patients and health care staff.

June 1, 2023 by Neal Lorenzi

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Training technicians via the MECH program

The Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Healthcare offers health facilities managers an option for staff education.

May 31, 2023 by Edward J. Belanger II, MA

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Cyber-protection advice for hospital MEP systems

Developing a framework to eliminate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in operational technology.

May 19, 2023 by HFM Staff

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The business value of infrastructure

Three steps for aligning facility investments with organizational priorities and address aging infrastructure.

May 18, 2023 by Mark Mochel, MBA, CHFM, PMP, ACABE

HFM News

Escaping ineffective problem-solving

ASHE’s director of education discusses the keys to unlock your team’s potential and create a problem-solving culture.

May 26, 2023 By Adam Bazer, MPD

USDA provides grants to rural health projects

Hospitals make critical advancements with grant funds to prepare for future pandemic threats.

May 23, 2023 By John McCormack

ASHE continues to lead health care sustainability

ENERGY STAR recognizes ASHE for its long-standing commitment to sustainability for the fifth consecutive year.

May 23, 2023 By Landon Hegedus

Editor's Picks

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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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

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Agency highlights need for better OT cybersecurity practices

New guidelines provide a road map for protecting physical assets from cyber threats.

February 14, 2023 By Jamie Morgan

Web Exclusives

How Beebe Healthcare automated curtain changeout compliance

The Changeout Curtain Tracker app paired with QR codes delivers one-click affordable reporting.

May 24, 2023 by Tasha Hughes
Property insurance carrier helps create pathway to resiliency

Resiliency credits is one of several offerings from FM Global to help facilities managers reduce climate change-related risks.

May 12, 2023 by Richie Stever, CHFM, CLSS-HC, LEED AP
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

2023 Hospital Construction Survey results

Health care facilities prioritize sustainability, technology and safety in new construction and renovation.

March 27, 2023 by Megan Headley and Jamie Morgan

CMS memo provides clarification on end of PHE-related waivers

Recent guidance details requirements for several health care physical environment aspects as blanket waivers expire.

May 5, 2023 by Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

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Effective safety features begin with facility design

Building and maintaining fire and smoke barriers in health care facilities in new construction and existing facilities.

March 30, 2023 by William E. Koffel P.E., FSFPE, SASHE

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.

Inside HFM

Building teams (and facilities)

Investing in partnerships across organizations and departments to advance the health care mission.

May 17, 2023 by Gordon Howie, MSPM, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Drawing up a plan for nurses in design

NIHD president Anthony Mistretta draws upon his clinical background as a leader in health facilities design.

May 12, 2023 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Upgrade drives tech-enhanced care

Cabling improvements deliver peak network and telecommunications performance.

May 23, 2023 by HFM Staff

News

Virtual reality training optimizes hospital design

Caregivers and hospital staff use new technology to offer their expertise.

April 18, 2023 by Alicia Dale

Codes & Standards

FEMA sets deadlines for COVID-19 program funding

Plus: CMS allows microgrid systems, FCC opens comments on rural telehealth, The Joint Commission releases sentinel event data.

May 23, 2023 by HFM Staff

Products

Patient engagement technology advances

Systems offer greater integration, customization and device accessibility for patients and health care staff. 

June 1, 2023 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Creating a new downtown vision

New hospital unifies lakeside campus and reinvigorates the site with public amenities.

May 17, 2023 by HFM Staff

Special Report

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

Selecting the contract that best fits the project

A new ASHE handbook walks through the best practices for planning, design and construction.

May 18, 2023 by Mary Alcaraz, PE, LC, CEM, LEED AP

From Our Archives

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
Exploring the world of architecture and bioethics

The concept of architecture's 'power to heal' is filled with many unexplored opportunities for health care designers to mine.

February 8, 2022 by William J. Hercules, M.ARCH, FAIA, FACHA, FACHE, David A. Deemer, M.D., MA, Stowe Locke Teti, HEC-C, and Diana C. Anderson, M.D., M.Arch, ACHA
Centralized operations yields efficiency upgrade

Banner Health receives ASHE annual award for excellence in health care facility management for its remote operations center.

February 22, 2022 by Erik Martin

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