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Data-driven operational planning

Developing a template to help reach and master the next level of facilities performance.

September 30, 2021 by Lorissa MacAllister, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP

No substitute for a good filter

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital performs real-world testing on its air handler system to improve infection prevention efforts.

September 30, 2021 by Bill Payne, CHFM, CFPS, SASHE and Werner E. Bischoff, M.D., MS, Ph.D., FSHEA

Project integrates care and research in one facility

The new Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building presents a novel approach for mental health projects.

September 30, 2021 by Solvei Neiger, AIA, ACHA

AHE Symposium event preview

The first-ever AHE Symposium provides a unique opportunity to participate in focused, collaborative and engaging educational sessions.

September 30, 2021 by HFM Staff

HFM News

Moving from calendar-based maintenance to a holistic approach

Reliability asset management provides the tools to better predict risk and help overcome some of health care’s most stubborn challenges.

October 15, 2021 By Ryan Schramm, CHFM

Tracking ASHRAE Standards open for comment

A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment.

October 15, 2021 By HFM Staff

Building better strategies to prevent team burnout

Getting ahead of a crisis using reliability-centered maintenance can be a key to ensuring staff time and talent are used effectively and efficiently.

October 4, 2021 By Devin Hugie, SASHE, CHFM, CHC, CHSP-FSM, CHEP

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

Hospitals reduce their carbon footprints with sustainable solutions

From on-site renewable energy to LEED designed buildings, hospitals across the country are joining in the decarbonization movement.

August 31, 2021 by Beth Burmahl

Space planning for pandemic resilience

Planning strategies such as one-way flow, and new thinking around nursing and other units provide a framework for future designs.

July 31, 2021 by Jennifer Aliber, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP

FGI Guidelines updates for 2022

Here's a brief overview of changes to the next editions of the Facility Guidelines Institute's 2022 documents.

August 31, 2021 by Heather Livingston

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

Improving domestic hot water delivery in hospitals

Identify common problems and consistently deliver hot water throughout the facility

October 1, 2021 by Greg Swafford, CPD, GPD
Viscor supports NYC hospital’s COVID-19 response

Viscor produced and delivered 100-plus Certolux spec-grade luminaires within days of the request.

July 7, 2021 by Viscor
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.

Inside HFM

Multidisciplinary matters when making decisions

Partnering with environmental services departments brings greater knowledge to the facilities management team.

September 28, 2021 by Antonio Suarez, MBA, CHFM, FASHE

Interview

AHE president discusses EVS and the pandemic

Brad Winnie reflects on the past year and how AHE has provided critical thought leadership for EVS and infection control.

September 28, 2021 by Mike Hrickiewicz

Field Report

Communication tech improves ED flow

Continually improving emergency department throughput is a priority at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.

September 30, 2021 by HFM Staff

News

Moving from calendar-based maintenance to a holistic approach

Reliability asset management provides the tools to better predict risk and help overcome some of health care’s most stubborn challenges.

October 15, 2021 by Ryan Schramm, CHFM

Codes & Standards

The Joint Commission pushes violence prevention

Plus: CMS continues to offer regulatory flexibility during surge, new infection prevention training and more.

September 28, 2021 by HFM Staff

Products

Cleaning and disinfection products for health care

New solutions in the market are helping EVS departments provide a clean and safe environment.

September 30, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi

Design Spotlight

Caring for the whole patient

Cancer treatment center embraces hospitality design concepts to help patients feel welcomed and comfortable.

October 7, 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

ASHE delivers timely education for facilities teams

Hosted education programs offered by the American Society for Health Care Engineering provide a unique training opportunity for health care facilities.

October 20, 2021 by HFM Staff

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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