HFM News
CODES & STANDARDS
The National Electrical Code is seeking public comments on a half-dozen tentative interim amendments regarding photovoltaic systems.
CYBERSECURITY
Confirmed reports from the Department of Defense and foreign supermarket chains signal a wider risk to crucial equipment found in many healthcare facilities .
CODES & STANDARDS
The National Fire Protection Association is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment for the handling of recalled fire sprinkler products .
CODES & STANDARDS
ASHRAE/ASHE Guideline 43 Operations Guideline for Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, has a new addendum open for public comment.
ENGINEERING
Reflections from a healthcare perspective on the Long Duration Energy Storage Summit and the need for resilience and reliability.
SUSTAINABILITY
Utility enhancements have driven hundreds of thousands in savings since 2023.
CODES & STANDAARDS
A tentative interim amendment on weapons detection systems was added to NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code.
CODES & STANDAARDS
NFPA seeks public comments on emergency and standby power, and sprinkler system installation standards .
SAFETY
Service at the University of New Mexico Hospital offers practical security solution with minimal impact to staffing.
CODES & STANDARDS
Advocacy expert urges existing health care occupancies that need to be fully sprinklered by 2028 to start as soon as possible .