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Engineering
Engineering
Regular testing is just one part of a thorough risk assessment plan
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Engineering
Conducting assessments of electrical system risks
Discovering and protecting against external and internal power vulnerabilities
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Engineering
Decarbonization project shows sustainable savings
Memorial Sloan Kettering navigated funding issues and focused on collaboration to achieve financial and environmental goals
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Emergency preparedness
ASPR TRACIE releases utility outages resources
The resource details the impact of natural disasters and adverse weather events on water and other utilities
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Special Report
Training technicians via the MECH program
The Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Healthcare offers health facilities managers an option for staff education
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Advocacy Adviser
Energy targets critical for efficient design
Tapping into measures that can help close the gap between actual energy use and target goals
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ASHE Compliance Tool
Managing and documenting critical pressure rooms
An ASHE resource can aid in creating a comprehensive strategy to test and maintain all areas that require ventilation management
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Maintenance
Modernizing elevator systems in health care facilities
Upgrading elevators for future operations while maintaining current services requires a tailored approach
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Construction
Rural hospitals prepare physical environments for safe reopenings
Once-shuttered facilities overcome myriad challenges to welcome patients again
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Planning
Effective safety features begin with facility design
Building and maintaining fire and smoke barriers in health care facilities in new construction and existing facilities
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