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Engineering
Massachusetts hospital's upgrades include solar panels and state-of-the-art microgrid controls
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Planning
IU Health builds support for its new hospital projects
Two planned facilities expand Indianapolis medical campus and deepen its connection to downtown
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Operations
Popular micromobility devices pose new fire threat in facilities
Hospitals need to educate themselves on how to balance rising use of micromobility transportation with physical environment safety
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Operations
Thinking outside the typical fall prevention bundle box
St. Luke's Medical Center shares how it successfully employed signage and communication to change the conversation around fall prevention and reduce patient falls
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Codes & Standards
The Joint Commission eliminates standards to align with CMS
Out of the more than 90 standards dropped from two programs, there are two of which facilities managers should be especially aware
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Power Skills Series
‘Power skills’ needed to succeed in today’s workplace
Adam Bazer, ASHE director of education, kicks off a new article series on the human-centered abilities needed to guide facilities teams
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Security
'Swatting' becomes a growing concern
Prank threats to hospitals are on the rise, presenting a new challenge for security teams
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Architecture
Pediatric behavioral health facilities emphasize good design
Inviting colors, thoughtful decorations and interactive technology promote feelings of safety for young patients
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Codes & Standards
Tracking ASHRAE news and standards open for comment
A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment plus other updates
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Codes & Standards
NFPA 70B changing from guideline to standard
NFPA 70B's evolution from a guideline to a standard in 2023 could present regulatory conflicts for health care facilities
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