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January/February 2023
Volume: 36
Edition: 1
This issue explores ASHE's past advocacy wins and the issues they are focusing on in 2023 and beyond. Also in this issue: Lee Health system recounts Hurricane Ian experience; New ASHE guide walks through reliability-centered maintenance; William Beaumont Army Medical Center exemplifies resilient design; Advances in nurse communication systems; and how to use data in the fight to build better codes.
Inside HFM
Back to TopASHE Letter
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Advocacy Adviser
Task force creates user-friendly tools
Interactive member tools, many of which are free, help with compliance crosswalks, risk analysis and more
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Upfront
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Technology
Agency highlights need for better OT cybersecurity practices
New guidelines provide a road map for protecting physical assets from cyber threats
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Planning
IU Health builds support for its new hospital projects
Two planned facilities expand Indianapolis medical campus and deepen its connection to downtown
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Engineering
Signature Healthcare ups its investment in clean energy
Massachusetts hospital's upgrades include solar panels and state-of-the-art microgrid controls
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Checklist
The Joint Commission adds safety briefing to surveys
Plus: Changes to NFPA 70B, CMS memo in workplace violence, The Joint Commission eliminates some standards
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Security
'Swatting' becomes a growing concern
Prank threats to hospitals are on the rise, presenting a new challenge for security teams
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Interview
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Interview
New executive director discusses future of ASHE
Ortolano talks about ASHE's key strengths, the challenges facing its membership and developing solutions for the future
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Solutions
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Products + services
Solutions: Flooring and HVAC
Flooring, HVAC and other products for health care facilities
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Field Report
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Field Report: Interiors
Surface shows hospital in its best light
Performance veneers accentuate the beauty of Florida hospital's environs while holding up to sun and humidity
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Cover Story
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Cover story
ASHE shares recent advocacy wins
From decarbonization to life safety standards, ASHE focuses on unifying and improving the health care code landscape
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Cover story
ASHE and ASHRAE provide helpful resources for sustainability
Organizations provide resources for every step on the sustainability journey
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Cover story
ASHE surveys help improve codes and standards
Research is a vital tool in ASHE's work to ensure evidence-backed regulations
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Feature
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Special report
Florida system shares lessons learned from Hurricane Ian
Lee Health reported wins in keeping emergency power on but faced battles with water supply issues during the Category 4 hurricane
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Feature
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Infrastructure
Reliability-centered maintenance guidance
A new ASHE reference walks managers through the process of developing and executing an RCM program
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Design
Military health project focuses on resiliency
Applying the Department of Defense's 'four Rs' to William Beaumont Army Medical Center
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Marketplace
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Marketplace
Nurse communication systems keep advancing
Greater connectivity and improved ease of use drive recent innovations
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Compliance + Operations
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Compliance + Operations
Using data to fight for better codes
How facilities managers can join the effort to push for a smarter regulatory environment
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Compliance + Operations
Taking advantage of codes flexibility
Many codes and standards offer alternative options that are often overlooked
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Compliance + Operations
Helping to improve hospital codes
ASHE encourages facilities managers to weigh in on NFPA 10 and help bring code alignment to fire extinguisher inspection
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