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Design distinctions for exam, procedure and operating rooms

Planning advice based on the FGI Guidelines' requirements helps to ensure optimally designed spaces.

October 8, 2019 by Bryan Langlands, AIA, ACHA, EDAC

Building for energy efficiency

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

October 7, 2019 by Jeffrey Steele

Comprehensive utility failure plans

Developing operational processes for each facility requires staff partnership and critical communication.

September 30, 2019 by Kathryn Dudley, MHS, CHSP and Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

Automated equipment inspection and testing

Conserving resources while keeping the patient environment safe and compliant.

September 30, 2019 by William E. Koffel P.E., FSFPE

HFM News

Seven steps to creating a water management program

These steps on how to develop a program based on ASHRAE Standard 188 will help to manage legionellosis risk in building water systems.

October 18, 2019 By HFM Staff

Advocating against the costs of unnecessary codes

ASHE member shares why health care facilities leaders should engage in the code development process.

October 17, 2019 By Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM

EVS techs help create training

Researchers say front-line staff participation in training development helped produce sustained improvements.

October 15, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

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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

Design distinctions for exam, procedure and operating rooms

Planning advice based on the FGI Guidelines' requirements helps to ensure optimally designed spaces.

October 8, 2019 by Bryan Langlands, AIA, ACHA, EDAC

Comprehensive utility failure plans

Developing operational processes for each facility requires staff partnership and critical communication.

September 30, 2019 by Kathryn Dudley, MHS, CHSP and Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

ASHRAE health care ventilation standard open for comment

An overview of several addenda to ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170 available for download and comment.

October 1, 2019 by HFM Staff

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

Opening career doors

Health care systems partner with local organizations to create career opportunities.

September 30, 2019 by Dean Pufahl, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Veteran of the field retires on a high note

York Chan, Crystal Eagle Leadership Award recipient, discusses his career and legacy in the field.

September 30, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

Bringing OR throughput up to speed

Hospital adopts computerized workflow system to improve communication between EVS and clinical staff.

October 15, 2019 by HFM Staff

News

EVS techs help create training

Researchers say front-line staff participation in training development helped produce sustained improvements.

October 15, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

Council’s guide helps recruit cybersecurity talent

Plus: EPA rule in effect, ASHRAE releases new handbook and an FDA warning.

September 30, 2019 by

Products

Hand hygiene device makers expect growth

Safety initiatives and clinical acceptance to drive demand.

September 30, 2019 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Bringing families together

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital consolidates services to streamline care.

October 7, 2019 by

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

Demystifying life safety decommissioning processes

New ASHE Tool helps to clarify which life safety features are no longer required and can be removed.

September 30, 2019 by

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, SASHE, CHFM

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Corporate News

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

10-01-19 By Champion Manufacturing Inc

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

10-01-19 By Chicago Faucets

Auto-drain shower system removes stagnant water before waterborne pathogens can breed, protecting patients from harm.

10-01-19 By Graybar

Join Graybar and APC for a webinar that discusses the opportunities to modernize the healthcare edge.

10-01-19 By Lamiflow Technologies

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

10-01-19 By PDI

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

10-01-19 By Smart Facility Software

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

10-01-19 By WSP USA

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

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