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Decarbonizing health care facilities

ENERGY STAR lays out three steps to help chart the path forward.

August 29, 2022 by Clark Reed

Boiler and chiller makers address hospital needs

Reliability, efficiency and sustainability among key product drivers.

August 29, 2022 by Neal Lorenzi

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A preventive approach to the physical environment

Risk-based thinking helps facilities move beyond reactive responses and into proactive management.

August 29, 2022 by Brennan P. Scott, CHOP, CHFM

Designs to boost employee satisfaction

How to leverage physical spaces to promote well-being, control and connection for health care workers.

August 29, 2022 by Sarah Moser, AIA, EDAC, Aimee Burmaster Hicks, RID, IIDA, CHID, and Lida Lewis, RID, ASID, WELL Faculty, LEED AP

HFM News

Selecting the right extinguisher for ORs

Navigating a maze of codes and common issues to find the right fire extinguisher for operating rooms.

September 19, 2022 By Lennon Peake, PE, FASHE

Tracking ASHRAE news and standards open for comment

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

September 2, 2022 By HFM Staff

Illinois medical center composts tons of food scraps

Hospital takes steps to reduce food waste in the name of sustainability.

August 25, 2022 By Mike Brassfield

Editor's Picks

NIHD president reviews growth and opportunities

The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design sets ambitious goals to grow its membership and engage more partners in the field.

March 31, 2022 By Mike Hrickiewicz

Health care furnishings to meet any challenge

Vendors offer comfort, flexibility, sustainability, cleanability and more.

April 1, 2022 By Neal Lorenzi

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

Web Exclusives

Hospitals overcome challenges to complete construction projects

Lessons learned from the pandemic yield innovative solutions for health care facilities and construction professionals.

September 8, 2022 by Sam Giffin, director of data operations, Gordian and John Gomes, professional services manager, Gordian
A holistic approach to harness renewable energy

Addressing the unique needs of healthcare when developing your energy strategy.

July 15, 2022 by Kathy Henderson, CEM, national business development manager – Healthcare, Ameresco, Inc.
Health care leaders convene to discuss climate change

ASHE shares the ideas and feedback from brainstorming sessions it facilitated with PDC Summit attendees regarding health care decarbonization.

July 1, 2022 by Walt Vernon, PE, FASHE

Tracking ASHRAE news and standards open for comment

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

September 2, 2022 by HFM Staff

Using the RCM process for hospital equipment

Changes to federal and state regulations open the door to new maintenance approaches for health facilities.

July 28, 2022 by W. Thomas Schipper, CCE, FASHE

Building a case for internal staffing

Baptist Health of Arkansas shares how it is improving health care facility performance and lowering costs.

July 29, 2022 by Jordan Plyler and Mackenzie Coates

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

Sharing a common infection prevention mission

The Association for the Health Care Environment's upcoming conference tackles top challenges in EVS.

September 22, 2022 by Shadie (Shay) R. Rankhorn Jr., SASHE, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Infection prevention researcher paves the way

Leading researcher Andrew Streifel reflects on the strides made in infection prevention during his 50-year career.

August 25, 2022 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Coating keeps floor clear of damage

California hospital fights wear from alcohol-based solvents with flooring solution.

August 24, 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 Advocacy Team reports successes at NFPA

Plus: ASHRAE reviews comments on proposed standard, ASPR releases emergency planning tool and FBI warns of cybersecurity threat.

August 25, 2022 by HFM Staff

Products

Boiler and chiller makers address hospital needs

Reliability, efficiency and sustainability among key product drivers.

August 29, 2022 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Hospital reaches new heights

Vertical expansion at Pennsylvania children's hospital elevates patient experience, staff workflow and health system's brand.

August 24, 2022 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Pest prevention for health facilities

Developing an integrated pest management plan with a four-step checklist.

June 30, 2022 by Glen Ramsey

Expert Insights

Applying building management tactics to infection control

Stopping contamination at its source is a role for the engineering team, too

September 22, 2022 by Richie Stever, CHFM, CLSS-HC, LEED AP

From Our Archives

Data-driven operational planning

Developing a template to help reach and master the next level of facilities performance.

September 30, 2021 by Lorissa MacAllister, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP
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
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

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