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October 2023
Volume: 36
Edition: 9
This month's cover story spotlights a major infrastructure upgrade at the Cleveland Clinic, recipient of the 2023 ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award. Also in this issue: Planning for climate change, a preview of NFPA code changes, ensuring ADA compliance, improvements in computerized maintenance management systems and creating an alternate equipment maintenance program.
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ADVOCACY ADVISER
Early notification helps emergency response
Engaging these four departments can help streamline emergency response operations
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ASHE Compliance Tool
Navigating barrier-free codes and design exemptions
Facilities can pursue regulatory exemptions for designs that allow greater accessibility
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Upfront
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Architecture
Sanford Health builds virtual care center to serve rural needs
South Dakota-based health system moves the needle on remote care with new, innovate facility
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Infection Control
Hospital draws from past lessons to build better ED
New pandemic-ready emergency department takes a layered approach to infection control
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Construction
Robotic dogs join construction crew for new hospital
Autonomous robots save human coworkers dozens of hours in repetitive tasks
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Technology
App increases security tips across Deaconess Health
Accessible solution streamlines emergency response procedure for hospital employees
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Checklist
CMS resumes validation survey oversight
Plus: The Joint Commission aligns with other standards; CMS advises on ligature risk; OCCHE releases guide for IRA funds
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Interview
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Interview
ASHE President’s Award recipient touts teamwork
ASHE Past President Dean Pufahl reflects on his career and considers the power of collaboration
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Solutions
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Products + services
Solutions: Furnishings and HVAC products
Furnishings, HVAC and other products on our radar for health care facilities
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Field Report
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Field Report: Security
Hospital adds extra layer of security
Threat detection system helps hospital staff intercept suspicious implements and offers peace of mind
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Cover Story
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Cover story
Cleveland Clinic powers forward with major upgrades
The team behind the award-winning project attributes project success to innovative collaboration strategy
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Design
Mitigating climate threats through diligent planning
Implementing these measures can help to promote population health and hospital resiliency
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Design
Baptist Health Care project uses integrated resiliency team
The system recruited environmental scientists to help in site selection and design of its new medical campus
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Compliance
A preview of changes to NFPA codes and standards
Upcoming revisions to the NFPA's Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code address COVID-19 and other issues
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Risk management
Reducing the risks in ADA compliance
An overview of responsibilities and areas of concern to ensure accessible health care facilities
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Maintenance
Setting up an effective AEM program
Regulatory guidance can provide a basic framework for success
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Marketplace
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Marketplace
CMMS software makers stress smart connectivity
Improved data collection and analysis leads to expanded capabilities
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Architecture Showcase
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Architecture Showcase
Adaptive reuse lifts a community
Flexible footprint and accessible location set up repurposed space for effective community-based care
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