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Results of the 2023 Salary Survey

Health facilities professionals maintain focus on primary role while handling additional duties.

November 17, 2023 by Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan

Developing a strategy to support veterans’ care

The American College of Healthcare Architects rapid deployment model adapts to location and needs.

November 17, 2023 by Sheila F. Cahnman, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP

Setting up an effective AEM program

Regulatory guidance can provide a basic framework for success.

October 31, 2023 by Jeffrey T. O'Neill, AIA, ACHA, CHFM

CMMS software makers stress smart connectivity

Improved data collection and analysis leads to expanded capabilities.

October 31, 2023 by Neal Lorenzi

HFM News

Sanford Castle adds pediatric playground to support wellness

Accessible children's recreation area designed "for play but also part of healing."

November 27, 2023 By Megan Headley

How Thanksgiving prepares you for intercultural fluency

Building a team that knows how to integrate varying views and perspectives will help to heighten communication and collaboration.

November 20, 2023 By Adam Bazer, MPD

Cross-collaborative team helps improve workplace safety

Backed by system-level leadership, a coalition of clinical and operation staff developed a comprehensive approach to combatting workplace violence.

November 20, 2023 By Brian Justice

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Continuous improvement boosts survey readiness

Following three key processes can help facilities move from reactive quick fixes to long-term and sustainable prevention action.

October 10, 2023 By Brennan P. Scott, CHOP, CHFM

ASHE draws blueprint for planning, design and construction

A new handbook breaks down the steps of health care project management from planning to post-occupancy evaluation.

September 29, 2023 By HFM Staff

Crystal Eagle recipient finds passion in advocacy

David Dagenais discusses partnering with ASHE to influence the field.

September 20, 2023 By Mike Hrickiewicz

Web Exclusives

Getting teams invested in hygiene post-pandemic

Even post-pandemic, hygiene in long-term care is as critical as ever.

September 6, 2023 by Marika White, MSN, R.N.
Preventing self-harm using invisible alarm technology

Safehinge Primera’s Anti-barricade Door Set with Full-Door Ligature Alarm provides safe, fast and reliable access in all barricade situations.

August 30, 2023 by Blaire Breslin
ABPURE® Infinity: a carbon neutral rubber flooring collection

The rubber flooring features elegant tone-on-tone visuals in a collection made using renewable natural gas.

July 14, 2023 by Catherine Del Vecchio

Results of the 2023 Salary Survey

Health facilities professionals maintain focus on primary role while handling additional duties.

November 17, 2023 by Beth Burmahl and Jamie Morgan

ASHE draws blueprint for planning, design and construction

A new handbook breaks down the steps of health care project management from planning to post-occupancy evaluation.

September 29, 2023 by HFM Staff

CMS updates guidance on ligature risk

The surveyor guidance affects two Conditions of Participation on patients’ rights and the physical environment.

September 1, 2023 by Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC, SASHE

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

Onward and upward, together

Outgoing ASHE President Gordon Howie offers gratitude and reflections on a year of impactful progress.

November 17, 2023 by Gordon Howie, MSPM, CHFM, CHC

Interview

ASHE member gives back while also looking ahead

As a leader in roles ranging from nursing to project management, Donna Craft aims high and embraces challenge.

November 20, 2023 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Hospital adds extra layer of security

Threat detection system helps hospital staff intercept suspicious implements and offers peace of mind.

October 20, 2023 by HFM Staff

News

Virtual reality training optimizes hospital design

Caregivers and hospital staff use new technology to offer their expertise.

April 18, 2023 by Alicia Dale

Codes & Standards

The Joint Commission updates fire prevention alert

Plus: HHS issues cybersecurity alert, The Joint Commission launches sustainability certification, ASHE staffer joins ICC committee.

November 17, 2023 by HFM Staff

Products

Solutions: Wayfinding and plumbing products

Wayfinding, plumbing and other products on our radar for health care facilities.

November 28, 2023 by HFM Staff

Design Spotlight

A vision of comprehensive care

The new UPMC Mercy Pavilion is a haven for ophthalmic care, rehabilitation and research.

November 17, 2023 by HFM Staff

Special Report

Simulation modeling to improve clinic layouts

The design team of an outpatient clinic employed discrete event simulation to test multiple scenarios and plan an optimal setting.

December 5, 2022 by Timothy J. Spence, AIA, FACHA and Zahra Zamani, Ph.D., EDAC, LSSYB

Expert Insights

ASHE uses data to push for NFPA code change

<p>The 2023 edition of NFPA 25 allows for more flexibility around sprinkler piping.</p>

November 28, 2023 by Lennon Peake, PE, FASHE

From Our Archives

Florida system shares lessons learned from Hurricane Ian

Lee Health reported wins in keeping emergency power on but faced battles with water supply issues during the Category 4 hurricane.

January 30, 2023 by Megan Headley
Reliability-centered maintenance guidance

A new ASHE reference walks managers through the process of developing and executing an RCM program.

February 13, 2023 by HFM Staff
A look at the history of fire safety

Sixty years after the infamous Hartford Hospital fire, facilities leaders say the health care physical environment is safer but code updates lag.

October 31, 2021 by Jonathan Hart, PE, SASHE, CHC

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