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Automated hand-hygiene system evolution continues

Data collection expands while COVID-19 presents new challenges.
February 11, 2021 by Neal Lorenzi
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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
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Revisions to the Life Safety Code

Health facilities compliance experts review changes included in recent editions of NFPA 101.
February 9, 2021 by Lennon Peake, PE, SASHE and Allison C. Ellis, PE
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Culturally reflective health care buildings

How design is helping to address health access deficiencies among patients in indigenous and sovereign jurisdictions.
February 8, 2021 by Steve VandenBussche, AIA and Alex Hokkanen, Assoc. AIA, LEED Green Assoc.

HFM News

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Johns Hopkins addresses COVID-19-related oxygen shortages

A new white paper lays out solutions and mitigation efforts to ensure oxygen supply for patients in need.
February 18, 2021 By Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, FASHE, MHSA, FACHE
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State vaccine distribution guidelines

Plus: The Joint Commission modifies survey process and updates emergency management guidance.
February 9, 2021 By HFM Staff
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Designed for autism-friendly experience

New Medical University of South Carolina facility creates inviting atmosphere for all kids.
January 25, 2021 By Megan Headley

Editor's Picks

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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
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RTLS applications grow with hospital data needs

Real-time location systems explore a new range of facility use cases.
September 28, 2020 By Neal Lorenzi
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Virtual inspections see growing acceptance

Remote compliance audits are gaining popularity amongst the regulatory community as technology advances.
September 24, 2020 By Erik J. Martin

Popular Articles

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The Joint Commission shares COVID-19 dashboard used for survey scheduling

The dashboard is one of many factors that helps the accrediting organization determine when to schedule and conduct onsite surveys.
January 11, 2021 by Jamie Morgan
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Embracing new patient technology in planning and design

Integrating patient technology needs during planning and design stages will help improve health outcomes.
December 1, 2020 by Carlos Amato, AIA, ACHA and Ted Hood
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Revisions to the Life Safety Code

Health facilities compliance experts review changes included in recent editions of NFPA 101.
February 9, 2021 by Lennon Peake, PE, SASHE and Allison C. Ellis, PE

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. Read the related article "Nurses make their rounds in health care design."
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Green flooring

A gallery showing sustainable flooring options in health care facilities. Read the related article "Earth-friendly flooring for health care facilities."
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Health facility lighting

Tunable white light adds to patient comfort and well-being. Read the related article "Tunable white light for health care spaces."

Web Exclusives

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    Advice on parking signage systems

    Upgrading signposts for a changing health care environment.
    December 2, 2020 by Jeremy Johnson
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    Lessons learned from extended incident command operations

    What we've learned during the pandemic's first wave that can help guide continuing incident command procedures.
    November 10, 2020 by Kathryn Dudley, MHS
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    Five ways to improve IAQ

    HVAC domains and changes for facilities managers to explore.
    November 10, 2020 by Garrett Holloway

Inside HFM

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    Serving ASHE members, and serving the country

    ASHE president shares future plans for greater collaboration with local affiliated chapters.
    February 9, 2021 by Antonio Suarez, MBA, CHFM, FASHE

Interview

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    Young professional brings fresh energy to ASHE

    Abby Lauck, chair of the Young Professionals Task Force, shares advice for peers in the health facilities management field.
    February 8, 2021 by Jamie Morgan

Field Report

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    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

News

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    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

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    CMS guidance on emergency drill exemption

    Plus: CDC updates airborne transmission guidance and CMS issues nursing home visit guidance.
    November 16, 2020 by HFM Staff

Products

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    Solutions: CMMS and plumbing systems

    Computerized maintenance management systems, plumbing systems and other products on our radar.
    January 22, 2021 by HFM Staff

Design Spotlight

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    Facility designed with room to grow

    Penn State Health Children's Hospital provides space for growing patient population.
    January 11, 2021 by HFM Staff

Special Report

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    EVS planning for COVID-19 recovery

    Montefiore Nyack Hospital's environmental services department shares lessons learned as it transitions to routine operations.
    January 19, 2021 by Tom Mattice, CHESP, T-CHEST

Expert Insights

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    Energy efficiency and health care design

    Three studies that show how design can help to achieve economic, environmental and societal/person-centered goals.
    February 8, 2021 by Melissa Piatkowski

From Our Archives

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    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
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    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
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    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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