HFM Staff
N/A
Articles
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Oct. 14-18, 2024
Several first draft reports for upcoming codes and standards editions are open for public commenting
Products, Lighting Products, Interior Surfaces Products, Power and Electrical
Solutions: Lighting, flooring and electrical products
Lighting, flooring and electrical products on our radar
Architecture, Architecture for Health Showcase, Architecture Profiles
A new paradigm for pediatric care
Utah hospital designed to support young patients’ physical and mental well-being alike
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Oct. 7-11, 2024
A correction is made to NFPA 1, Fire Code, and other committees released final ballots and meeting minutes.
Architecture, Interior Design
Ceiling solution heightens comfort
Hospital opts for ceiling tiles that blend a natural appearance with high noise reduction properties
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
ASHE successfully defends vote on remote damper inspection
Eliminating routine visual damper inspections will help to protect patients and staff while saving costs
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2024
Six NFPA documents are open for public input, and the National Electrical Code committee makes progress on the 2026 edition
The Joint Commission, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
NFPA standards open for public comment
Plus: The Joint Commission updates life safety standards, IAHSS updates drug diversion guideline, CMS updates signage on patient rights
Facility Engineering, Engineering Compliance
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 23-27, 2024
Several standards move forward with second drafts of upcoming editions, and the committee for NFPA 101 continues work on the 2027 edition.
Operational Excellence, Leadership
2024 ASHE Award winners
The 2024 ASHE Award winners excel in service and sustainability