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ASHE committee to tackle operational excellence

Committee will use Energy to Care program as springboard to tackle overall physical environment efficiency

May 16, 2019

Ed Avis

Committee will use Energy to Care program as springboard to tackle overall physical environment efficiency.

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Developing a definition of operational excellence

Members of ASHE committee discuss the ever-evolving nature of excellence

May 16, 2019

Ed Avis

Members of ASHE committee discuss the ever-evolving nature of excellence.

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Building a culture to achieve operational excellence

New ASHE imperative identifies improvement opportunities to help facilities managers achieve high-level performance

May 16, 2019

Ed Avis

New ASHE imperative identifies improvement opportunities to help facilities managers achieve high-level performance

2019 Hospital Construction Survey

CMS makes changes to its citation methodology

'See it, cite it' process impacts how health systems address physical environment compliance

March 14, 2019

Ed Avis

'See it, cite it' process impacts how health systems address physical environment compliance.

2019 Hospital Construction Survey

New poll finds conflicting regulations and uneven enforcement create unnecessary burden

March 14, 2019

Ed Avis and Jamie Morgan

New poll finds conflicting regulations and uneven enforcement create unnecessary burden.

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How is research incorporated into codes?

Organizations use various methods to vet research and public comments when developing codes and standards

January 9, 2019

Ed Avis

Organizations use various methods to vet research and public comments when developing codes and standards.

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The long road to evidence-based codes

Code changes don't happen overnight, and effective dates can take even longer

January 9, 2019

Ed Avis

Code changes don't happen overnight, and effective dates can take even longer.

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Organizations push for science-based codes and standards

ASHE and others lead efforts to eliminate conflicting codes and ensure evidence-backed standards

January 9, 2019

Ed Avis

ASHE and others lead efforts to eliminate conflicting codes and ensure evidence-backed standards.

2018 Hospital Security Survey

Cybersecurity defense starts with a risk assessment

American Hospital Association cybersecurity expert gives advice to help hospitals strengthen their systems

November 9, 2018

Ed Avis and Jamie Morgan

American Hospital Association cybersecurity expert gives advice to help hospitals strengthen their systems.

2018 Hospital Security Survey

Data shows that hospitals are making important strides in safety as they respond to risks

November 9, 2018

Ed Avis and Jamie Morgan

Data shows that hospitals are making important strides in safety as they respond to risks.

Corporate News

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Access Hardware Supply is the premier wholesale distributor of electronic and mechanical locking door hardware.

07-01-19 By AIRFLOW DIRECTION

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

07-01-19 By Caterpillar Inc.

Cat® generators are ensuring critical life support power to hospitals around the world.

07-01-19 By Champion Manufacturing Inc

Champion specializes in patient seating solutions and is known for its durability, comfort and cleanability.

07-01-19 By Chicago Faucets

Chicago Faucets manufactures the finest commercial faucets and fittings available anywhere.

07-01-19 By Contec Professional

Achieve a professional level clean with Contec Professional’s superior products, training, and support.

07-01-19 By Lamiflow Technologies

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

07-01-19 By PDI

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

07-01-19 By PVI A WATTS Brand

Industry-leading Engineered Water Heating Solutions.

07-01-19 By Red Hawk Fire and Security

We install, test, inspect, integrate and service advanced technologies custom designed for your specific business.

07-01-19 By Smart Facility Software

EVS Performance & Staffing Optimization — with the ES Software used in over 950 hospitals.

07-01-19 By WSP USA

Leach Wallace has joined WSP, creating North America’s largest pure play building engineering consultancy.

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