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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.

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 Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM and Victoria Hutchison

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

Video security systems add variety of features

Internet of Things, infrared and advanced analytics drive new innovations for health care facilities.

April 30, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi

HFM News

How to get involved in the ASHE Advisory Board

The Advisory Board has been instrumental in giving back to the facilities management community.

May 14, 2021 By Antonio Suarez, MBA, CHFM, FASHE

How to decrease fire risk in oxygen-enriched atmospheres

Higher oxygen usage to treat patients with COVID-19 has led to unintended increases in fire risk that should be mitigated.

May 7, 2021 By Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

ASHE reports on successes at International Code Council hearings

The Committee on Health Care saw 10 of its proposals — all aimed at helping to unify varying codes and standards — approved by ICC at recent hearings.

May 7, 2021 By Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

Editor's Picks

Clinic picks furnishings with flexibility

A Texas health facility redesigned its waiting room layout to create more seating and patient privacy.

February 9, 2021 By HFM Staff

Digital transformation drives efficiency upgrade

Yale New Haven Health earns ASHE award for excellence in health care facility management.

February 10, 2021 By Erik Martin

2020 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

The annual Association for the Health Care Environment award honors top-performing hospital EVS departments.

September 10, 2020 By Beth Burmahl

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

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
Emerging technology for verifying engineering controls

Groundbreaking aerosol-based solutions for verifying ventilation and filtration efficacy have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 30, 2021 by Erik Malmstrom
Planning the connected hospital

Technology for the health care facility of the future.

March 8, 2021 by Manish Sharma

Inside HFM

How far we’ve come and how far we’ll go

ASHE President points out resources to help deal with the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 26, 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

System uses grant to expand telehealth

University health care system adds equipment and infrastructure to help respond to the pandemic

November 16, 2020 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

The Joint Commission returns to in-person surveys

Plus: NFPA codes open for public comment and ASHE issues new alert on ligature risks.

April 27, 2021 by HFM Staff

Products

Video security systems add variety of features

Internet of Things, infrared and advanced analytics drive new innovations for health care facilities.

April 30, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

All according to plan

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital features culturally reflective design in recognition of its Native American community.

April 28, 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

How to get involved in the ASHE Advisory Board

The Advisory Board has been instrumental in giving back to the facilities management community.

May 14, 2021 by Antonio Suarez, MBA, CHFM, FASHE

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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