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December 2015

Facilities professionals lead patient safety efforts
HFM editors examine how health care building, engineering, environmental services and supply chain professionals are helping to improve patient safety.

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Inside HFM

Perspectives on patient safety

Exploring the overlooked role of health facilities professionals
December 2, 2015
Mike Hrickiewicz
Exploring the overlooked role of health facilities professionals
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ASHE Letter

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ASHE Perspective

ASHE launches new website for members

After speaking with members about needed improvements, ASHE has responded with a new design
December 2, 2015
Deanna Martin
After speaking with members about needed improvements, ASHE has responded with a new design
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AHE Letter

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AHE Perspective

Improving patient satisfaction through front-line leaders

Improving patient satisfaction through front-line leaders
December 2, 2015
Tom Mattice, CHESP, T-CHEST
Improving patient satisfaction through front-line leaders
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Architecture

Design firm helps Mercy virtual care center to meet its goals

Virtual care center delivers high-tech environment for staff to collaborate and connect with nature
November 19, 2015
Jeff Ferenc
Virtual care center delivers high-tech environment for staff to collaborate and connect with nature
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Infection prevention

Kaiser bans 13 antimicrobial additives from surfaces in its facilities

The new policy, effective immediately, applies to construction and renovation projects going forward
October 20, 2015
Jamie Morgan
The new policy, effective immediately, applies to construction and renovation projects going forward
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emergency management

Survey shows hospital staff are better trained to confront Ebola

Infection preventionists say, however, many facilities still lack manpower resources
November 19, 2015
Bob Kehoe
Infection preventionists say, however, many facilities still lack manpower resources
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Technology

Cybersecurity experts target medical device hackers

Group tries to squelch potential threat of medical device hacking
November 19, 2015
Marty Stempniak
Group tries to squelch potential threat of medical device hacking
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Upfront

AHA, CDC and EPA top December's regulatory issues

Information on health care codes and standards
November 19, 2015
Mike Hrickiewicz
Information on health care codes and standards
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Upfront

Off-site

A calendar of health care industry events
October 6, 2017
Jamie Morgan
A calendar of health care industry events.
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Upfront

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December 2015 Toolbox
December 2, 2015
HFM Staff
December 2015 Toolbox, Online resources on a range of topics
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Interview

Jain Malkin shares views on state of design in health care facilities

Evidenced-based design continues to impact hospital and health care facilities
November 19, 2015
Jeff Ferenc
Evidenced-based design continues to impact hospital and health care facilities
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Solutions

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Products+Services

Solutions

On our radar, efficient flow
December 2, 2015
Jamie Morgan
On our radar, efficient flow
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Cover Story

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Trends in Health Care 2015

Trends in Health Care 2015

Facilities professionals lead patient safety efforts
December 3, 2015
HFM Staff
Facilities professionals lead patient safety efforts
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Trends in health care

Facility-related operations play bigger role in patient safety

How engineering, construction, environmental services and supply chain operations are improving patient safety
December 2, 2015
Beth Burmahl
How engineering, construction, environmental services and supply chain operations are improving patient safety
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Trends in health care

Builders, designers impact patient safety in health care facilities

Evidence-based design and new construction methods keep patients safe during and after construction
December 2, 2015
Jeff Ferenc
Evidence-based design and new construction methods keep patients safe during and after construction
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Trends in health care

Hospitals lay battle plan to fight aggressive pathogens

Patient safety efforts widen to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
December 2, 2015
Bob Kehoe
Patient safety efforts widen to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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Trends in health care

Infrastructures to improve patient safety

Technology and engineering systems help to boost environment of care
December 2, 2015
Mike Hrickiewicz
Technology and engineering systems help to boost environment of care
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Trends in health care

New regulations emphasize patient safety in the supply chain

Regulations affecting medical devices and pharmaceuticals put patient safety at the forefront of health care supply chains
December 2, 2015
Rebecca Vesely
Regulations affecting medical devices and pharmaceuticals put patient safety at the forefront of health care supply chains
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Compliance+Operations

Design standards for imaging installations

Assessing the new Joint Commission requirements
December 2, 2015
Tobias Gilk
Assessing the new Joint Commission requirements
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Architecture Showcase

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Last Detail

Minnesota health center features serene design

Park Nicollet Outpatient Women’s Center has welcoming touches
December 2, 2015
Bob Kehoe
Park Nicollet Outpatient Women’s Center has welcoming touches
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