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July 2020
Volume: 34
Edition: 6
In this issue, advocacy leaders with the American Society for Health Care Engineering provide an update on its work to help improve health care physical environment regulations. Also in this issue: Assessing hospital utility risks, reviewing possible revisions to the 2022 FGI Guidelines, what's new in CMMS, facilities ad infection prevention, and the role of EVS in managing the environment of care.
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Advocacy Adviser
Research and testing regarding fire doors
ASHE makes plans to test and study how door gap sizes influence fire door performance during a fire
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Design Discoveries
Optimizing patient control in cancer care
Recent studies explore facility design concepts for cancer care facilities
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Upfront
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Compliance
The Joint Commission pilots virtual surveys during pandemic
The accrediting organization has tested out a new format for its physical environment surveys
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Environmental Services
EVS workers fighting on the front lines
Environmental services leaders share stories and best practices to fight COVID-19
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Construction
Hospital prepares for COVID-19 resurge
Bronx hospital adds 120 ICU beds to help in New York City's goal to add 3,000 patient beds
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Engineering
Kaiser races toward sustainability goal
Health care system moves closer to carbon neutrality by end of year, and carbon positive by 2025
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Checklist
The Joint Commission resumes surveys with changes
Plus: HHS resources to manage civil unrest, and CMS action on nursing home infection control measures
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Interview
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Interview
Preparing architects for challenges ahead
ACHA President Vince Avallone discusses the organization's new and ongoing initiatives
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Solutions
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Products & Services
Solutions: Flooring, security and access control products
Flooring, security and access control, and more products on our radar
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Field Report
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Field Report
Clearing the lines of communication
Health system uses critical communications system to connect with facilities across five counties
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Cover Story
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Cover story
ASHE provides advocacy guidance for current challenges
From ASHRAE standards to NFPA codes, the association works to bring clarity to health facilities operations
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Cover story
Pandemic may influence code changes
The ICC says it is in the early stages of code change discussions that could have a lasting impact
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Cover story
ASHE tools aid understanding of regulations
The Member Tools Task Force has created a number of resources to help address common compliance issues
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Feature
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Infrastructure
A review of common hospital utility risks
Proactive assessment of hospital utilities can help to minimize risks and ensure safe and efficient operations
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Infrastructure
Methods for facility risk assessment
Performing facility risks assessment for systems beyond utility infrastructure
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Architecture
FGI opens up 2022 Guidelines for public comment
Facility Guidelines Institute walks through revisions to the 2022 <em>Guidelines</em> now open for public comment
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Architecture
How to comment on the 2022 FGI Guidelines
Get comments in by Sept. 30 to help shape the next edition of <i>Guidelines</i>
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Marketplace
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Marketplace
CMMS features improve health facility operations
Maintenance software emphasizes mobility, connectivity and more
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Compliance + Operations
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Compliance & Operations
The facility's role in infection prevention
Fans, hand rubs and fomites present risk management challenges in health care facilities
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Compliance & Operations
Should air sampling be routine?
Factors to consider when deciding on an air sampling protocol
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Environmental Services
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Environmental Services
EVS and the environment of care
Exploring the role of environmental services in ensuring safe and compliant operations
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Environmental Services
EVS on the front lines with COVID-19
Environmental services departments bring continued focus to training and process during pandemic
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Architecture Showcase
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Architecture Showcase
Breathing life into design
Health and wellness destination Lee Health Coconut Point is designed to foster holistic care.
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