Construction
Redesign increases isolation space for COVID-19 patients
University of Virginia Medical Center made two major design changes during an expansion project to add 96 negative-pressure spaces
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Technology
Medical center pilots contactless parking
A contactless pay-to-park solution is saving money and reducing touchpoints at an Alabama medical center
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Infection prevention
Project breaks down IPC for every level
The CDC has partnered with the American Hospital Association and others to provide free infection prevention education
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Regulatory
Clarifications shed light on permitting access to health care facilities
Health care facilities can look to state and federal requirements when devising policies on health screenings and permitting access to surveyors
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Emergency response
Engineers weigh in on best practices when creating surge space
Whether converting space internally or looking to alternate care sites, there are many factors to consider when creating surge space
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Construction
Redesign increases isolation space
UVA Medical Center implemented design changes mid-construction to increase airborne infectious isolation rooms
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Interview
The Journey to CHFM
ASHE staff member Benjamin Leutze shares the keys that helped him pass his CHFM exam and what he would have done differently
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Interview
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
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Environmental Services
Researchers study pathogen spread
The study suggests that hospital floors may be a bigger source of contamination than previously suspected
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Infrastructure
Florida hospital powered by sun
AdventHealth installs 1,800 solar panels on its newest parking garage to help offset energy costs
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