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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.

Creating a culture of energy efficiency

Atrium Health Cleveland’s shares its journey to becoming an ASHE Energy Champion.

May 31, 2021 by Camille Fink

The impact of reduced facility budgets

Deferred capital and operational costs can lead to major problems in health care facilities.

May 14, 2021 by Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH, HCC

Cybersecurity and fire protection

As cyberattacks increase, facilities managers can help to ensure fire safety systems do not become a pathway for internet attacks.

May 13, 2021 by Victoria Hutchison and Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

Five pillars of infection prevention

Making hospitals safer by improving EVS operations during the pandemic.

May 31, 2021 by Rich Feczko

HFM News

ASHE wraps up 2021 Virtual PDC Summit

From updates to design guidelines to infection prevention and innovation, this year's summit covered a wide range of topics.

June 4, 2021 By Jamie Morgan

ASHE and Practice Greenhealth partner to support safety-net and rural hospitals

The two organizations have launched a cohort to support sustainability efforts in hospitals with fewer resources.

June 4, 2021 By ASHE Staff

Study reviews mask decontamination

From UV disinfection to steam reprocessing, researchers analyze effectiveness of various mask decontamination methods.

June 1, 2021 By Jamie Morgan

Editor's Picks

Using risk to drive capital planning

Making informed health care facility investments requires a process for evaluating risk.

April 30, 2021 By Clayton Smith, FACHE, CHFM

2021 Hospital Construction Survey

Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges.

April 22, 2021 By Jamie Morgan and Beth Burmahl

Breaking down the walls in health care design

ACHA President Angela Mazzi talks about the next chapter of the organization.

April 28, 2021 By Jamie Morgan

2021 Hospital Construction Survey

Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges.

April 22, 2021 by Jamie Morgan and Beth Burmahl

Clarifications shed light on permitting access to health care facilities

Health care facilities can look to state and federal requirements when devising policies on health screenings and permitting access to surveyors.

March 26, 2021 by Jamie Morgan

Managing for the unexpected

A four-step process for preparing health care facilities for natural and manmade threats.

April 30, 2021 by Mark Kenneday, CHFM, FASHE, CHC

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

Surveillance for post-pandemic preparedness

Identifying Flu A/B, SARS-CoV-2 and/or RSV A/B in indoor air.

June 3, 2021 by Geoffrey Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Automated storage temperature monitoring

Technology increases facility efficiency and provides peace of mind.

June 3, 2021 by Bob Modlinski
Health care mechanic and engineer certification

MECH can be a smart strategy for health care facilities and their maintenance technicians.

May 4, 2021 by Amy Urick

Inside HFM

Navigating reality to pursue excellence

ASHE kicks of conference season with the 2021 Virtual PDC Summit followed by its annual conference in Nashville.

May 27, 2021 by Antonio Suarez, MBA, CHFM, FASHE

Interview

Breaking down the walls in health care design

ACHA President Angela Mazzi talks about the next chapter of the organization.

April 28, 2021 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Microgrid helps facility weather storm

Citizens Medical Center in Texas invested in backup power infrastructure to help it withstand adverse weather.

April 23, 2021 by HFM Staff

News

Centers open for COVID-19 patients

NYC Health + Hospitals has opened three COVID-19 Centers of Excellence to treat recovering patients.

May 31, 2021 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

OSHA creates protections related to pandemic

Plus: New standards for water safety and health care ventilation.

May 31, 2021 by HFM Staff

Products

Power equipment firms unveil new innovations

Technology trends in emergency generators and related equipment.

May 31, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Design brings consistent quality

Nashville medical center uses prefabrication to speed construction and maintain quality.

May 31, 2021 by HFM Staff

Special Report

How networking can help develop your professional reputation

Making connections through mentorship and peer-to-peer networking can help move your career to the next level.

March 31, 2021 by Ed Avis

Expert Insights

Resource for labor recruitment, training and continuity

Integrating training into staff culture can help with job satisfaction and operational continuity.

May 31, 2021 by Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

From Our Archives

The impact of EVS on patient experience

Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness to impact patient satisfaction.

October 22, 2019 by Sue Barnes, R.N., CIC, FAPIC
Evidence-based design in action

Two recent initiatives are helping EBD move from the research stage to design innovation.

October 22, 2019 by David Allison FAIA, FACHA, Bryon Edwards, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, and Anjali Joseph, Ph.D., EDAC
Building for energy efficiency

Five hospitals share strategies to improve operational performance through energy-saving designs.

October 7, 2019 by Jeffrey Steele

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