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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.

Change is in the air with updates to ventilation standard

An overview of recently proposed or approved updates to ASHRAE Standard 170.

January 23, 2020 by Aaron L. Johnson, PE, LEED AP BD+C

Developing an asset risk management system

ASHE has a created a tool to help members manage valuable assets and pass compliance surveys.

January 23, 2020 by Ryan Schramm, CHFM

New trends in patient 'edutainment' systems

New applications and modalities better serve patients and staff.

January 23, 2020 by Neal Lorenzi

Tools for regulatory compliance

Resources developed for health facilities managers help hospitals stay on top of regulatory issues.

January 23, 2020 by Jeffrey Steele

HFM News

Five measures to prevent mold in health facilities

Stopping mold before it starts helps to prevent costly expenses and potential harm.

February 21, 2020 By Benjamin Leutze

New hospital tower reflects sweeping San Diego views

The Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center's newest tower is designed as a 'city on a hill.'

February 11, 2020 By HFM Staff

Help shape the 2021 editions of NFPA 99 and 101

ASHE’s advocacy team details how to get involved in the development of two codes that will affect health care for years to come.

January 31, 2020 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

Solving the recruiting puzzle

Hospitals and health care organizations address a looming shortage of facility professionals.

September 10, 2019

Fire safety technologies advance on many fronts

Vendors innovate with controls, detection, sprinklers and more.

October 22, 2019 By Neal Lorenzi

Powering up to meet today's health technology demands

The digitization of health care and advanced medical equipment place greater demand on electrical systems.

November 26, 2019 By David L. Stymiest PE, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE FASHE

2019 Salary Survey results

2019 Health Facilities Management/ASHE/AHE Salary Survey looks into career development priorities.

December 26, 2019 by Jeffrey Steele and Jamie Morgan

Seven attributes of a successful facility manager

Experienced leaders offer advice on how to develop a successful career in health facilities management.

December 17, 2019 by Joseph Losko, D.Sc., CSP, CHMM and Angela Bernardo, Ph.D, CSP

Developing an asset risk management system

ASHE has a created a tool to help members manage valuable assets and pass compliance surveys.

January 23, 2020 by Ryan Schramm, CHFM

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

Optimizing hospital HVAC systems

Addressing energy use, system resiliency and other challenges.

September 24, 2019 by Eric Peltier
Preserving construction capital

Five ways to improve efficiency in health care projects.

July 24, 2019 by Brian Mock
Data, communication and engagement

Creating successful partnerships inside and outside health care facilities.

May 29, 2019 by Jennefer Pursifull and Damian Skelton, PE, CHFM

Inside HFM

Getting back to basics

ASHE President kicks off 2020 with a focus on safety and emergency preparedness.

January 15, 2020 by Jeffrey E. Henne, FASHE, CHSP, FSM, CHEP, CHC

Interview

Championing diversity in hospital engineering

ASHE member Gary Hamilton shares his passion to help increase career opportunities across the field.

January 22, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Health system's IT upgrades improve network security

St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital upgrades network to manage 15,000 connected devices.

November 18, 2019 by HFM Staff

News

Smart room tech streamlines care

Inspira Health keeps its focus on the patient with new technology designed to give a 'wow' experience.

January 15, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

Joint Commission releases 2020 National Patient Safety Goals

Plus: New CDC guidelines for health care workers and NFPA creates new committee.

January 15, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Products

Solutions: Automated disinfection systems and CMMS

Automated disinfection systems, CMMS and more products on our radar.

January 22, 2020 by HFM Staff

Design Spotlight

Blending the old with the new

Buchanan County Health Center melds with the existing campus while bringing a fresh perspective.

January 14, 2020 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Science-based health care cleaning

EVS director develops effective and system-changing program on the way to achieving AHE designation.

January 23, 2020 by John Scherberger, FAHE, T-CSCT

Expert Insights

Can design influence nurse well-being?

Studies show that health care design can help to reduce burnout among clinical staff.

January 15, 2020 by Melissa Piatkowski

From Our Archives

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
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
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