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The role of maintenance in infection prevention

A guide to using the 'see something, say something' strategy for day-to-day facility operations.

August 16, 2019 by Tom Stewart, SASHE, CHFM, CHC and Jacob Allen McCall

2019 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

This year's teams demonstrate excellence in ensuring safe and patient-centered environments.

August 13, 2019 by Beth Burmahl

AHE Exchange 2019 preview

Here's what environment of care leaders can expect at this month's conference in San Antonio.

August 13, 2019

Big ideas for small facilities

Critical access hospitals offer lessons in space-saving design for buildings of all sizes.

August 12, 2019 by Amy Douma

HFM News

EVS technician leads with love

The 2019 Heart of Health Care Award winner makes a lasting impression on patients.

August 15, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

Students take aim at pressure ulcers

Engineering grads created tech-integrated patient bed to reduce pressure ulcers.

August 15, 2019 By Jamie Morgan

IU Health makes enterprisewide push to green up its facilities

Indiana's largest hospital system is investing in large-scale sustainability projects.

August 15, 2019 By Marty Stempniak

Editor's Picks

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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

Countdown to new drug waste rule

EPA’s new disposal regulations to require operational changes.

July 22, 2019 by Charlotte A. Smith, RPH, MS

2019 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

This year's teams demonstrate excellence in ensuring safe and patient-centered environments.

August 13, 2019 by Beth Burmahl

Big ideas for small facilities

Critical access hospitals offer lessons in space-saving design for buildings of all sizes.

August 12, 2019 by Amy Douma

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

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
Collaboration in health care construction

Achieving success through effort, communication and understanding.

April 8, 2019 by Caroline Clevenger, PE, Ph.D. and Sean Mulholland, PE, CHC

Inside HFM

Collaborating with EVS

Removing barriers between environmental services and facilities management departments.

August 15, 2019 by Dean Pufahl, CHFM, CHC

Interview

Health care uncertainty brings challenges to EVS

AHE President Pam Toppel discusses state of the EVS professional and challenges ahead.

August 15, 2019 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

UV robot joins hospital’s EVS team

Sutter Medical Center invests in automated disinfection system to decrease HAIs.

August 15, 2019 by HFM Staff

News

EVS technician leads with love

The 2019 Heart of Health Care Award winner makes a lasting impression on patients.

August 15, 2019 by Jamie Morgan

Codes & Standards

USP releases new and revised chapters

Plus: AHA comments on co-location guidance and CDC responds to Ebola.

August 15, 2019 by HFM Staff

Products

Function and aesthetics drive flooring choices

Manufacturers prioritize noise, comfort, cleanliness and appearance.

August 12, 2019 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Keeping patients in motion

Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Center helps young athletes recover from injury.

August 13, 2019 by HFM Staff

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

Make yourself heard at the NFPA meeting

ASHE is encouraging members to engage in the fire- and life-safety code development process.

August 15, 2019 by Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE

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, CHFM

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Corporate News

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08-01-19 By AIRFLOW DIRECTION

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

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Keep high-risk patients out of harm’s way by deactivating dangerous bacteria at the faucet.

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08-01-19 By Lamiflow Technologies

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

08-01-19 By Miura North America

Miura is a Worldwide Leader in Efficient, Safe and Reliable Steam Solutions.

08-01-19 By PDI

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

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