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Hospital's award-winning program protects water quality

NewYork-Presbyterian earns ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award
January 9, 2019 by Erik Martin
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Nurse-call technologies evolve to improve care

Greater integration with adjacent technologies helps to improve patient- and staff-flow.
January 10, 2019 by Neal Lorenzi
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Planning for energy resiliency

A business approach to support long-term resiliency and sustainability of health care campuses.
January 9, 2019 by Mark Mininberg, Thomas Mort, and Steve Jaloweic
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Staffing methodology helps to optimize ES workforce utilization

AHE reference helps leaders to manage staffing demands using clear and measurable process.
January 10, 2019 by Rock Jensen

HFM News

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Several NFPA documents open for public comment

Share your input on topics including NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, life-safety system testing and more.
February 18, 2019 By HFM Staff
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CMS updates its Emergency Preparedness Rule

Changes to the rule touch on infectious disease and emergency standby power systems.
February 18, 2019 By HFM Staff
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ASHE, Powered for Patients partner on DHS project to strengthen resiliency

ASHE seeks members to engage in project that will help protect hospitals' emergency power systems during disaster.
February 11, 2019 By HFM Staff

Editor's Picks

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Academic program bridges gap between ES and hospitality

The Ohio State University and AHE have developed a certification to elevate environmental services.
April 4, 2018 By Milos Bujisic, Carl Maresh, Vanja Bogicevic, and Rosa Huff
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Creating a single operational culture after a merger

Nine tips for acquiring and acquired organizations to bring disparate operations together.
April 4, 2018 By Ed Avis
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Helping health care to secure its facilities

Colleen Kucera, executive director of IAHSS, discusses the organization and its programs.
April 4, 2018 By Mike Hrickiewicz

Popular Articles

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CMS updates its Emergency Preparedness Rule

Changes to the rule touch on infectious disease and emergency standby power systems.
February 18, 2019 by HFM Staff
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Researchers test patient bathroom sinks for bacteria

Sink location in patient bathrooms can influence the growth of antibiotic-resistant organisms.
February 5, 2019 by Jamie Morgan
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ASHE, Powered for Patients partner on DHS project to strengthen resiliency

ASHE seeks members to engage in project that will help protect hospitals' emergency power systems during disaster.
February 11, 2019 by HFM Staff

Design Center

Modular casework from DIRTT in the Neighbors Emergency Center, Houston

Health facility casework design

Modular furnishings provide long-term savings by adjusting to changes and growth. Read the related article "Flexible casework helps health care facilities adapt."
Image courtesy of DIRTT
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Florida Hospital for Women wins interior design award

The International Interior Design Association announced VOA Associates Inc., now Stantec Inc., as the winner of the 2016 Healthcare Interior Design Competition for its work at Florida Hospital for Women, Orlando. Read the related article "Stantec wins interior design competition for nature-inspired work."
Image courtesy of Stantec
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Healing Arts Collection at Jacobs Medical Center

The Jacobs Medical Center's Healing Arts Collection is exhibited throughout the hospital, from hallways to patient rooms. The collection includes more than 150 individual pieces, including paintings, sculptures and digital photographs. Read the related article "Jacobs Medical Center offers advanced care in a setting designed for comfort."

Photo courtesy of UC San Diego Health

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Creating student-centric design in simulation centers

Today’s training grounds combine high-tech solutions and collaborative spaces to prepare the next generation of clinicians. Read the related article "Student-centric design in simulation centers."

Web Exclusives

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    Memorial Hermann earns energy-saving honors

    ASHE's Energy to Care program helps system rack up 10 ENERGY STAR designations.
    September 21, 2018 by Erik J. Martin
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    Unlocking the benefits of IoT

    The Internet of Things can help health care organizations to improve patient care and optimize health facility operation
    May 15, 2018 by Warren Rosebraugh
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    Intelligent system considerations

    Keeping hospitals up and running during emergency situations.
    May 4, 2018 by Renée R. Jacobs, CHFM, CHC, SASHE

Inside HFM

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    Get involved in the regulatory process

    ASHE president urges members to take part in influencing code proposals to help improve the physical environment.
    January 9, 2019 by Dean Pufahl, CHFM, CHC

Interview

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    Trailblazer wins ASHE President’s Award

    Compliance expert Susan McLaughlin discusses her career journey, paving a path for others and major compliance challenges in the field.
    January 9, 2019 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

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    Hospital uses robots to fight infection

    Riverside Medical Center's two automated disinfection systems helped to reduce ICU infection rates.
    January 9, 2019 by

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    California facilities assess plans to reopen following wildfires

    Hospitals are still recovering after two major wildfires devastated communities in both Northern and Southern California last fall.
    January 4, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

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    ASHE certification helps workers prepare for health care construction

    Plus: AHA urges USP to delay dates for new guidelines and Joint Commission addresses suicide.
    January 9, 2019 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Products

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    Solutions: CMMS software and infection prevention

    CMMS software and infection prevention and other products on our radar.
    January 9, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Design Spotlight

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    Making a centralized effort

    ProMedica Health and Wellness Center consolidates 11 practices into one location.
    January 7, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Special Report

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    Hospital's award-winning program protects water quality

    NewYork-Presbyterian earns ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award
    January 9, 2019 by Erik Martin

Expert Insights

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    The built environment's role in infection prevention

    New CDC resource shows how facilities professionals can join in the fight to prevent infections.
    January 9, 2019 by Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

From Our Archives

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    Critical finance formulas for facility managers

    Formulas to determine operational costs, payback values and ROI of facility assets.
    September 6, 2017 by
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    Tapping into water conservation strategies

    Assessing domestic, HAC, medical and food service equipment can reveal water-saving opportunities.
    September 6, 2017 by
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    Four pre-development planning steps for microhospitals

    A basic guideline to help determine viability of microhospital projects.
    September 6, 2017 by J. Todd Robinson, AIA
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