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August 2023
Volume: 36
Edition: 7
This month's cover story celebrates the 2023 ASHE Sustainability Champions, as well as other Energy to Care Award winners. Also in this issue: equipment planning for imaging suites, conducting electrical system risk assessments, new solutions in health care security, advances in emergency electrical systems and tips on asset management.
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Advocacy Adviser
Medical gas storage room compliance
Configurations for medical gas storage rooms must follow a stringent design protocol to ensure safety
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Design Discoveries
Facilities that anticipate future challenges
Three studies discuss creating future-proofed, high-performance, resilient health care facilities
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ASHE Compliance Tool
Three steps to identify unknown risks in facilities
Engaging a multidisciplinary team in the task of risk assessment will help to uncover facility hazards
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Upfront
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Sustainability
Innovative recycling programs reduce environmental impact
Health systems use recycled materials to address operational challenges
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Biomedical
Idling MRIs overnight costs U.S. facilities millions, study says
Experts offer strategies for reducing energy costs of idle imaging equipment
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Exteriors
Hospital designs sense of community
Renovation project designed to encourage pedestrian activity and encourage interaction on hospital grounds
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Technology
Guthrie scales up virtual support team
AI-supported telestting program eases health system's short-staffing burden
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Checklist
CMS issues guidance on unannounced surveys
Plus: ASHRAE publishes new infectious aerosols standard, AORN updates design guideline, The Joint Commission revises CAH standard
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Interview
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Interview
Weaving ESG initiatives into health care facilities
Monica Nakielski reflects on pioneering environmental, social and governance initiatives at health care organizations
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Solutions
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Products + services
Solutions: RTLS and interior surfaces
Real-time location systems, interior surfaces and other products on our radar for health care facilities
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Field Report
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Field Report: RTLS
Using RTLS to improve ED experience
New system helps hospital department monitor patient satisfaction and respond to urgent needs
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Cover Story
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Cover story
ASHE celebrates the 2023 Sustainability Champions
Ten hospitals are recognized for outstanding leadership in environmental performance
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Design
Equipment planning for imaging suites
Adopting future-proofing strategies to help secure the most advanced technology for renovation and new construction projects
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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
The elements of an overall risk mitigation effort
Regular testing is just one part of a thorough risk assessment plan
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Security
Implementing solutions for health care safety
Integrated video and audio systems allow for real-time monitoring and improved security operations
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Security
Technology helps boost security and care at Florida health system
Lee Health modernized its security system with analytics-enabled cameras
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Operations
Tips on enterprise asset management
A look at enterprise and strategic asset management plus their benefits to health care organizations
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Marketplace
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Marketplace
Emergency electrical systems add flexibility
Manufacturers introduce custom options and sustainable packages for emergency power supply needs
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Architecture Showcase
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Architecture Showcase
Elegant design, modern resilience
Hospital is built to echo the Oklahoma City landscape while withstanding the area's climate
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