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Are Joint Commission environment of care management plans still required?

Although recent changes to Joint Commission’s physical environment standards have eliminated some requirements, it could be beneficial to keep certain practices intact

Jun 3, 2026 By Matthew Daniel

University Health Truman Medical Center exterior

Improving resiliency in the face of crisis

During the COVID-19 pandemic, University Health Truman embarked on a power plant replacement project designed to mitigate risk, increase energy efficiency and enable future growth

May 20, 2026 By Mike Sullivan

Facilities technician talking to clinician

ASHE task group tackles battery safety in health care

The Battery Safety Task Group is conducting research and surveys to understand and develop practical guidance on the facilities risks associated with battery technologies

May 17, 2026 By ASHE Staff

Allina Health United Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Mental Health facility

Designing pediatric facilities for regulation and resilience

Lessons learned from K-12 facilities can help create health care facilities that allow kids and young adults to heal and thrive

May 17, 2026 By Andrew Jordan

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NFPA weekly update: June 8-12

Exterior of Mary Bridge Children's Hospital

New children's hospital integrates play and movement into care

NFPA weekly update: June 1-5

Codes & Standards

Weapons detection system at building entrance

NFPA approves weapons detection amendment to Life Safety Code

The amendment signals progress for facilities wanting to implement these systems to help reduce workplace violence while adhering to life safety requirements

Expert Insights

13 ways to understand social perception

From attribution errors to groupthink, a breakdown of 13 common cognitive biases helps to define social perception and how it informs our understanding of other people’s actions