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ASHE president urges members to take part in influencing code proposals to help improve the physical environment
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January/February 2019
Volume: 32
Edition: 1
The first issue of 2019 digs deep into the development of codes and standards applied to the built environment. This month's cover story shows how various organizations are leading the way to ensure codes and standard are backed by science and data. Also in this issue: Health system showcases award-winning water quality program; designing mobile medical units; planning for energy resiliency; advances in nurse-call systems; developing construction codes; and optimizing the environmental services workforce.
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Advocacy Advisor
FGI process begins for 2022 Guidelines
The proposal period to submit public comments to the FGI Guidelines is open until June 30
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Infection Prevention
The built environment's role in infection prevention
New CDC resource shows how facilities professionals can join in the fight to prevent infections
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My ASHE Messenger
Questions and answers for ASHE members
Members address issues on HVAC units, drain issues and security guidelines
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Upfront
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Emergency management
California facilities assess plans to reopen following wildfires
Hospitals are still recovering after two major wildfires devastated communities in both Northern and Southern California last fall
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Engineering
Kaiser energy purchase to help meet carbon goal
Kaiser's wind, solar and battery investments make it the largest health care purchaser of renewable energy
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Architecture
Study: ED design impacts informal communication
Researchers say a combination of open layout and private space is key for communication among ED staff
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Environment of care
New tools target infection prevention
Assessment tools from CDC, APIC made available to the field after successful pilot at three hospitals
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Interview
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Interview
Trailblazer wins ASHE President’s Award
Compliance expert Susan McLaughlin discusses her career journey, paving a path for others and major compliance challenges in the field
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Solutions
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Products+Services
Solutions: CMMS software and infection prevention
CMMS software and infection prevention and other products on our radar
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Field Report
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Field Report
Hospital uses robots to fight infection
Riverside Medical Center's two automated disinfection systems helped to reduce ICU infection rates
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Cover Story
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Cover Story
Organizations push for science-based codes and standards
ASHE and others lead efforts to eliminate conflicting codes and ensure evidence-backed standards
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Cover Story
The long road to evidence-based codes
Code changes don't happen overnight, and effective dates can take even longer
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Cover Story
How is research incorporated into codes?
Organizations use various methods to vet research and public comments when developing codes and standards
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Feature
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Special Report
Hospital's award-winning program protects water quality
NewYork-Presbyterian earns ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award
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Special Report
Taking a team approach to improving water safety
Multifunctional teams help to increase project buy-in and chances for success
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Design
FGI provides updated guidance on designing mobile medical units
Task force revisits Guidelines as number of higher-acuity patients being treated in mobile units increases
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Design
Mobile-unit revisions bring clarity to manufacturers
New standards help to ensure quality and consistency of mobile medical units
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Infrastructure
Planning for energy resiliency
A business approach to support long-term resiliency and sustainability of health care campuses
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Infrastructure
Foundational principles for energy planning
Applying the three A's to energy planning: Alignment, analytics and aggregation
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Marketplace
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Marketplace
Nurse-call technologies evolve to improve care
Greater integration with adjacent technologies helps to improve patient- and staff-flow
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Compliance + Operations
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Compliance+operations
Ensuring relevance of building codes
ASHE and ICC work together to improve the development cycle for health care construction codes
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Compliance+Operations
Understanding building code scope requirements
It's important not to overlook key directives that explain how new codes should be applied
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Environmental Services
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Environmental Services
Staffing methodology helps to optimize ES workforce utilization
AHE reference helps leaders to manage staffing demands using clear and measurable process
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Environmental Services
Developing the AHE’s staffing book
A special staffing task force set out to create a method backed by data
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Architecture Showcase
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Architecture Showcase
Making a centralized effort
ProMedica Health and Wellness Center consolidates 11 practices into one location
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