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Pharmacy compliance advice

Monograph helps hospitals get up to speed on USP requirements.

July 9, 2019 by Mike Zorich, PE, LEED AP, Chad E. Beebe AIA, CHFM, and Mike Lawless, LEED AP

ASHE Annual Conference preview

Inspiration, technical expertise and regulatory guidance are on tap at this month's event.

July 8, 2019 by HFM Staff

Readiness for accreditation surveys

A health care facility perspective on managing the accreditation process.

June 28, 2019 by Frank D. Rudilosso, PE, CHSP and Jacob Allen McCall

Devices and furnishings to reduce ligature danger

Manufacturers develop products that promote behavioral patient safety.

June 28, 2019 by Neal Lorenzi

HFM News

ASHE conference panel challenges outdated thinking on operational excellence

Speakers dive into defining operational excellence and best practices at Day 2 of ASHE Annual Conference.

July 16, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

ASHE Annual Conference brings leaders together to map out a course for success

Building winning facilities departments and developing strong cybersecurity plans guide Day 1 of annual conference

July 15, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

Recycled blue wrap given new life as inpatient products

Medical center partners with manufacturers and recyclers to keep sterile packaging out of landfills.

July 12, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

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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

Facility evacuation decision guidance

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published advice on evacuation planning.

April 18, 2019 By Tom Kinman, PE, CHFM, CHSP

Construction and engineering roles in infection prevention

Guide explores five areas design, construction and engineering professionals can focus on to improve infection prevention.

April 17, 2019 By Linda Dickey, R.N., MPH, CIC, FAPIC, Ellen Taylor, Ph.D., AIA, MBA, EDAC, Laurie Conway, R.N., Ph.D., CIC, Frank Myers, MA, CIC, Dan Bennett, CHESP, MT-CHEST, Amy Nichols, R.N., MBA, CIC, FAPIC, Paula Wright, R.N., BSN, CIC, and Association for the Health Care Environment

Readiness for accreditation surveys

A health care facility perspective on managing the accreditation process.

June 28, 2019 by Frank D. Rudilosso, PE, CHSP and Jacob Allen McCall

Opportunities for EVS leadership

Environmental services leaders must embrace change to stay at the forefront of health care's evolution.

June 26, 2019 by Patti Costello

Pharmacy compliance advice

Monograph helps hospitals get up to speed on USP requirements.

July 9, 2019 by Mike Zorich, PE, LEED AP, Chad E. Beebe AIA, CHFM, and Mike Lawless, LEED AP

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

Data, communication and engagement

Creating successful partnerships inside and outside health care facilities.

May 29, 2019 by Jennefer Pursifull and Damian Skelton, PE, CHFM
Collaboration in health care construction

Achieving success through effort, communication and understanding.

April 8, 2019 by Caroline Clevenger, PE, Ph.D. and Sean Mulholland, PE, CHC
Wisconsin health care systems and businesses unite for a common cause

Multidisciplinary partnership develops internship program to create a skilled pipeline of facilities management employees.

April 4, 2019 by Tammy Behnke and Nolan Harp

Inside HFM

Bringing care into communities

The construction and design community help rethink the future of health care.

June 20, 2019 by Dean Pufahl, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Helping members show their ‘Energy to Care’

Kara Brooks discusses changes to ASHE's energy-efficiency program and how health facilities can get involved.

June 14, 2019 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

Hospital optimizes communications

Teaching hospital expands its existing platform to improve staff communications.

June 28, 2019 by HFM Staff

News

Hospital, college partner on training

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital works with local college on train-to-hire program for EVS staff.

June 17, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

Joint Commission addresses video monitoring

Plus: American Hospital Association shares recommendations to expand telehealth use.

May 15, 2019 by HFM Staff

Products

Solutions: Building automation and patient entertainment systems

Building automation, patient entertainment systems on our radar.

June 26, 2019 by HFM Staff

Design Spotlight

An oasis in rural Arizona

The design of the Camp Verde Clinic blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment .

July 8, 2019 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Data-driven facility planning

A complete facilities portfolio analysis will help to align infrastructure with organizational priorities.

May 16, 2019 by Mark Kenneday, CHFM, FASHE, CHC

Expert Insights

Technology outpaces exit sign requirements

A preview of the results from ASHE’s Exit Sign Inspection & Burden Survey.

June 20, 2019 by Lisa Walt, Ph.D.

From Our Archives

Running a green environmental services department

Tactics to increase environmental sustainability, improve patient care and boost efficiencies.

August 6, 2018 by Tom Bergin
FGI Guidelines help to redefine imaging spaces

Classification system helps architects meet planning requirements.

August 6, 2018 by Tobias Gilk
Energy-saving ideas for every project

Strategies for improving hospital efficiency and reducing costs for new and existing facilities.

August 6, 2018 by Kara Brooks, LEED AP BD+C, Peter Dahl, LEED AP BD+C & O+M, CEM, Ryan Ollie, CEM, CMVP, EIT, and Joshua Brackett, PE, CHFM

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Corporate News

07-01-19 By Access Hardware Supply

Access Hardware Supply is the premier wholesale distributor of electronic and mechanical locking door hardware.

07-01-19 By AIRFLOW DIRECTION

Manufacturer and direct sales of the BALL-IN-THE-WALL® room pressure monitor.

07-01-19 By Caterpillar Inc.

Cat® generators are ensuring critical life support power to hospitals around the world.

07-01-19 By Champion Manufacturing Inc

Champion specializes in patient seating solutions and is known for its durability, comfort and cleanability.

07-01-19 By Chicago Faucets

Chicago Faucets manufactures the finest commercial faucets and fittings available anywhere.

07-01-19 By Contec Professional

Achieve a professional level clean with Contec Professional’s superior products, training, and support.

07-01-19 By Lamiflow Technologies

Maintenance free Airflow Indicators for monitored Positive/Negative rooms. 24/7/365 Reliability with Zero Calibration & UL Listed.

07-01-19 By PDI

PDI offers products designed to help reduce preventable infections and ultimately help save lives.

07-01-19 By PVI A WATTS Brand

Industry-leading Engineered Water Heating Solutions.

07-01-19 By Red Hawk Fire and Security

We install, test, inspect, integrate and service advanced technologies custom designed for your specific business.

07-01-19 By Smart Facility Software

EVS Performance & Staffing Optimization — with the ES Software used in over 950 hospitals.

07-01-19 By WSP USA

Leach Wallace has joined WSP, creating North America’s largest pure play building engineering consultancy.

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