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April 2022

Volume: 35
Edition: 3
This issue examines the trend toward decarbonization and what it means for the future of health care facility performance and regulations. Also in this issue: The 2022 Vista Award Winners; planning a system command center; a facilities approach to infection prevention; the latest in access control and security; an overview of water management program guideline updates; and the benefits of hypochlorous acid for disinfection.
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Inside HFM

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Shay Rankhorn
Inside HFM

The importance of consistent collaboration

ASHE president reflects on the success of last month's PDC Summit and gives a call to keep up the spirit of collaboration
April 25, 2022
Shadie (Shay) R. Rankhorn Jr., SASHE, CHFM, CHC
ASHE president reflects on the success of last month's PDC Summit and gives a call to keep up the spirit of collaboration.
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ASHE Letter

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Temperature and humidity for ORs and sterile storage

A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach can help to streamline decision-making for indoor hospital environments
April 28, 2022
Jeffrey T. O'Neill, AIA, ACHA, CHFM
A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach can help to streamline decision-making for indoor hospital environments.
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Richie Stever
Advocacy Adviser

Strategies for maintaining hospital equipment

From recruiting other departments for inspection rounds to developing an AEM, there are ways to simplify inspection, testing and maintenance
April 25, 2022
Richie Stever, CHFM, CLSS-HC, LEED AP
From recruiting other departments for inspection rounds to developing an AEM, there are ways to simplify inspection, testing and maintenance.
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Upfront

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Operations

Worker shortages hit health care facilities teams

COVID-19 has exacerbated growing staff challenges among health care engineering, environmental services and support services departments
March 17, 2022
Beth Burmahl
COVID-19 has exacerbated growing staff challenges among health care engineering, environmental services and support services departments.
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Engineering

Colorado hospital reopens quickly after smoke damage

Avista Adventist Hospital's mitigation efforts allowed it to reopen 19 days after the Marshall Fire forced it to evacuate patients
April 28, 2022
Erik Martin
Avista Adventist Hospital's mitigation efforts allowed it to reopen 19 days after the Marshall Fire forced it to evacuate patients.
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Design

Veterans’ voices influence VA clinic design

A new VA facility is being designed to suit the nuanced mental health concerns among veterans
April 28, 2022
Brian Justice
A new VA facility is being designed to suit the nuanced mental health concerns among veterans.
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Operating Room
Infection control

Researching UVC disinfection scheduling methods

UVC disinfection in operating rooms should be tailored to procedure type and length of time, according to recent study
April 28, 2022
Erik Martin
UVC disinfection in operating rooms should be tailored to procedure type and length of time, according to recent study.
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Emergency preparedness checklist
Checklist

ASHE warns members of 3G phaseout

Plus: The Joint Commission updates two standards, OSHA implements COVID-19 program and firms issue cyber safety information
April 28, 2022
HFM Staff
Plus: The Joint Commission updates two standards, OSHA implements COVID-19 program and firms issue cyber safety information.
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Interview

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Sustainability Series

Helping to lead a global sustainability movement

Kara Brooks of ASHE discusses the trends and new regulations prompting change in health care sustainability
May 3, 2022
Jamie Morgan
Kara Brooks of ASHE discusses the trends and new regulations prompting change in health care sustainability.
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Solutions

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Products + services

Solutions: Lighting and HVAC

Lighting, HVAC and other products on our radar
May 2, 2022
Lighting, HVAC and other products on our radar.
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Field Report

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Field Report: Emergency Management

Weather intelligence helps hospital

Arkansas Children's uses a weather tracking tool to provide accurate and timely information to its emergency response team
May 3, 2022
HFM Staff
Arkansas Children's uses a weather tracking tool to provide accurate and timely information to its emergency response team.
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Cover Story

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Cover story

Reaching the next level of decarbonization

Developing an environmental master plan can help hospitals reach beyond the low-hanging fruit to reduce carbon footprint
May 3, 2022
Ed Avis
Developing an environmental master plan can help hospitals reach beyond the low-hanging fruit to reduce carbon footprint.
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Cover story

Hospitals can play a key role in decarbonization discussions

Hospitals can make sure their voices are heard as regulations around carbon reduction gain steam
May 3, 2022
Ed Avis
Hospitals can make sure their voices are heard as regulations around carbon reduction gain steam.
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Cover Story

Health care’s important influence on environmental equity issues

Examining climate change as a public health issue
May 3, 2022
Ed Avis
Examining climate change as a public health issue.
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Vista Awards

2022 Vista Award winners

ASHE honors outstanding achievements in new construction, renovation and infrastructure projects
May 12, 2022
Erik Martin
ASHE honors outstanding achievements in new construction, renovation and infrastructure projects.
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2022 Vista Award Winner: New Construction

Utah Valley Hospital builds five-year plan to transform its campus

Two new innovative towers helps Level II trauma center better accommodate patients and staff
May 12, 2022
Erik Martin
Two new innovative towers helps Level II trauma center better accommodate patients and staff.
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2022 Vista Award Winner: Renovation

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital keeps up with growing population

The hospital's vertical expansion and renovation project was completed with minimal interruptions
May 12, 2022
Erik Martin
The hospital's vertical expansion and renovation project was completed with minimal interruptions.
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2022 Vista Award Winner: Infrastructure

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett updates decades-old infrastructure

Switchboard swap-out hits snags overcome by coordinated team effort
May 12, 2022
Erik Martin
Switchboard swap-out hits snags overcome by coordinated team effort.
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Feature

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Design

Planning a system command center

One of AdventHealth's Florida divisions explains how it broke down silos and improved patient flow
May 12, 2022
Ryan Treml, Penny Porteous, MSA, BSN, R.N., and Sanjay Pattani, M.D., MHSA, FACEP
One of AdventHealth's Florida divisions explains how it broke down silos and improved patient flow.
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Feature

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Management

A facilities approach to preventing infection

What facilities management professionals should know about health care-associated infection transmissions
April 30, 2022
Bryan Connors, MS, CIH, HEM
What facilities management professionals should know about health care-associated infection transmissions.
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Marketplace

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Marketplace

Access control vendors address many challenges

Securing community-based facilities that boast a wide range of visitors and sensitive areas
April 30, 2022
Neal Lorenzi
Securing community-based facilities that boast a wide range of visitors and sensitive areas.
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Compliance + Operations

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Compliance + Operations

Complying with water management program best practices

Aligning facility operations with three recently updated guidelines on water quality and management
May 19, 2022
Erika Wilson and Donnley R. Phillips, CHFM, CHSP
Aligning facility operations with three recently updated guidelines on water quality and management.
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Environmental Services

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Environmental services

Exploring the use of hypochlorous acid for disinfection

Risk mitigation expert breaks down the components of HOCI and how it can help hospital environmental services departments
April 30, 2022
John Scherberger, FAHE, T-CSCT
Risk mitigation expert breaks down the components of HOCI and how it can help hospital environmental services departments.
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Architecture Showcase

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Architecture for Health Showcase

A modern medicine destination

From internal atriums and biophilic design, SSM Health's new hospital was designed to enhance staff and patient experience
April 28, 2022
HFM Staff
From internal atriums and biophilic design, SSM Health's new hospital was designed to enhance staff and patient experience.
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