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Internal training program strengthens technician team ChristianaCare biomedical department operates by the motto, 'hire for attitude and train for skill' Oct 16, 2024 By Megan Headley
Tracking ASHRAE news and standards open for comment A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment Oct 14, 2024 By HFM Staff
Fire safety technologies address distinctive challenges in health care facilities What should health care facilities teams look for in a life safety solution? Oct 15, 2024 By Honeywell Fire
Practical steps to implement AI in health care facilities management The benefits of AI in health care go beyond clinical support and can help to unlock new efficiencies in maintenance, energy use and cost reduction Oct 11, 2024 By JD Duigou
Reinventing restroom cleanliness in health care Facilities managers must consider user perception, hygiene data, touch-free technology and environmental responsibility Jul 24, 2024 By Josh Griffing
Standardized designs for ambulatory care Promoting operational consistency, managing risk and controlling costs Aug 11, 2024 By Mick LeRoy
ASHE members use their voices to create code change ASHE's Regulatory Affairs team sounds off on the top regulatory issues for facilities professionals in 2024 Aug 15, 2024 By Chris Dimick
Harris Health breaks ground on a new $1.6 billion hospital Level I trauma center on Houston’s LBJ Hospital campus will expand care to the city’s northeast side Aug 8, 2024 By Landon Hegedus
A new paradigm for pediatric care Utah hospital designed to support young patients’ physical and mental well-being alike Oct 16, 2024 By HFM Staff
A cardiac care destination An expansive heart care facility put Iowa’s Mercy Medical Center on the map Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
Raising the bar on surgical facilities Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center unveils a new cutting-edge surgical institute Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
Milestones of success ASHE President Skanda Skandaverl gives a nod to excellence in the health care facilities management field Sep 27, 2024 By Skanda Skandaverl
ASHE President’s Award winner discusses career George 'Skip' Smith contemplates his career in health care facilities management and offers tips for success in the field Sep 26, 2024 By Mike Hrickiewicz
Research questions and design hypotheses Developing research-informed design concepts requires a little investigation Oct 18, 2024 By D. Kirk Hamilton, FAIA, FACHA
NFPA standards open for public comment Plus: The Joint Commission updates life safety standards, IAHSS updates drug diversion guideline, CMS updates signage on patient rights Oct 3, 2024 By HFM Staff
Ceiling solution heightens comfort Hospital opts for ceiling tiles that blend a natural appearance with high noise reduction properties Oct 9, 2024 By HFM Staff
Plumbing manufacturers meet hospital demands New products address infection control, sustainability and the need for automation Jun 28, 2024 By Neal Lorenzi