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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.

2022 Vista Award winners

ASHE honors outstanding achievements in new construction, renovation and infrastructure projects.

May 12, 2022 by Erik Martin

Reaching the next level of decarbonization

Developing an environmental master plan can help hospitals reach beyond the low-hanging fruit to reduce carbon footprint.

May 3, 2022 by Ed Avis

Complying with water management program best practices

Aligning facility operations with three recently updated guidelines on water quality and management.

May 19, 2022 by Erika Wilson and Donnley R. Phillips, CHFM, CHSP

Planning a system command center

One of AdventHealth's Florida divisions explains how it broke down silos and improved patient flow.

May 12, 2022 by Ryan Treml, Penny Porteous, MSA, BSN, R.N., and Sanjay Pattani, M.D., MHSA, FACEP

HFM News

ASHE supports research to improve regulations

The organization advocates for evidence-backed codes and standards through its work with the Fire Protection Research Foundation.

May 13, 2022 By Chad E. Beebe AIA, CHFM

Hospitals must prepare for deadlier, more destructive wildfires

The immediate and long-term impacts of destructive wildfires extend beyond a health care facility’s walls into the community and beyond.

May 12, 2022 By Camille Fink

Researching UVC disinfection scheduling methods

UVC disinfection in operating rooms should be tailored to procedure type and length of time, according to recent study.

April 28, 2022 By Erik Martin

Editor's Picks

Playing a key role in project planning

The environmental services leader’s crucial function in hospital design and construction.

April 1, 2022 By Kimberly Miller, CMIP, T-CHEST, CSCT-T

Opportunities for hospital sustainability

Three areas where health care designers can help to improve sustainable operations.

March 31, 2022 By Dale A. Anderson, AIA, LEED AP, EDAC, ACHA and Darren M. Schwend, PE, HFDP, LEED AP BD+C

Oxygen concentrator relieves med-gas issue

One Hawaiian hospital shares its journey to find a solution for oxygen shortages during pandemics and other emergencies.

March 18, 2022 By Tony Moiso, CHFM, CEM

2022 Hospital Construction Survey

Results of the 2022 Hospital Construction Survey show that maintenance staff input leads to long-term benefits.

March 31, 2022 by Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan

Leaders seek changes to code regulating hospital medical gases

A subtle change in the 2018 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, could lead to patient care issues if left unresolved.

April 1, 2022 by Beth Burmahl

Tracking ASHRAE Standards open for comment

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

April 18, 2022 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

Hospitals must prepare for deadlier, more destructive wildfires

The immediate and long-term impacts of destructive wildfires extend beyond a health care facility’s walls into the community and beyond.

May 12, 2022 by Camille Fink
Worker shortages hit health care facilities teams

COVID-19 has exacerbated growing staff challenges among health care engineering, environmental services and support services departments.

March 17, 2022 by Beth Burmahl
Geisinger saves maintenance time with standardized cubicle curtains

They also realize a reduction in HAIs, increased HCAHPS scores, and improve their changeout reporting system.

March 1, 2022 by Tasha Hughes

Inside HFM

The importance of consistent collaboration

ASHE president reflects on the success of last month's PDC Summit and gives a call to keep up the spirit of collaboration.

April 25, 2022 by Shadie (Shay) R. Rankhorn Jr., SASHE, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Helping to lead a global sustainability movement

Kara Brooks of ASHE discusses the trends and new regulations prompting change in health care sustainability.

May 3, 2022 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Weather intelligence helps hospital

Arkansas Children's uses a weather tracking tool to provide accurate and timely information to its emergency response team.

May 3, 2022 by HFM Staff

News

Researching UVC disinfection scheduling methods

UVC disinfection in operating rooms should be tailored to procedure type and length of time, according to recent study.

April 28, 2022 by Erik Martin

Codes & Standards

ASHE warns members of 3G phaseout

Plus: The Joint Commission updates two standards, OSHA implements COVID-19 program and firms issue cyber safety information.

April 28, 2022 by HFM Staff

Products

Access control vendors address many challenges

Securing community-based facilities that boast a wide range of visitors and sensitive areas.

April 30, 2022 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

A modern medicine destination

From internal atriums and biophilic design, SSM Health's new hospital was designed to enhance staff and patient experience.

April 28, 2022 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Building hospitals in the pandemic era

Lessons in flexibility and technology learned during COVID-19.

April 1, 2022 by Jeremy Bechtold, CHFM, CHC, LEED AP and Mark Chrisman, Ph.D., PE

Expert Insights

Getting front-line staff involved in the design process

A new resource can help to ensure that architects are designing clinical areas to meet the needs of the end users.

March 30, 2022 by Jordan Plyler

From Our Archives

Planning facilities for telehealth

Design experts lay out planning considerations for successful adoption of new technology infrastructure

October 16, 2020 by Ed Avis
Maintaining hospital floor surfaces

Four steps to develop an integrated floor care program that will drive improved results.

October 13, 2020 by Van Walter
Staff recruitment and retention

Advice and best practices on hiring and keeping technical personnel

October 23, 2020 by Taylor Vaughn, MBA, CHFM, CLSS-HC

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