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ASHE Annual Conference kicks off with a winning game plan
Keynote speaker Lou Holtz delivers some inspiration, while health care leaders discuss how to come back after disaster
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Codes & Standards
ASHE blocks change to NFPA 13 to protect health care facilities
Advocacy leaders say proposed change to sprinkler code had potential to negatively impact safety
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Sustainability
Hospital invests in solar power to cut carbon footprint
Boston Medical Center enters 25-year power-purchase agreement to help reach carbon-neutral status
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Planning
Hurricane leads to permanent ED improvements
Houston hospital's quick thinking during Hurricane Harvey has resulted in sustained improvements
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Infection prevention
Primer helps to set stage for outpatient infection prevention
Infection preventionists spend two years creating policies to bring 100-plus facilities into compliance
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Community Engagement
Hospitals partner to create healthy and affordable housing
Health care organizations draw up plans to improve health care by fighting homelessness
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Design
Patient tower designed for adaptability and future growth
Baptist Medical Center South's new patient tower was designed using an insight-driven approach
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Waste manangement
Hospitals seek recycling solutions for medical plastics
A new sustainability effort is underway to collect 3,000 pounds of flexible plastics for testing and research
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Architecture
Students design high-tech, talking examination room
University of Miami's School of Architecture students design tech-embedded wall that could be used by hospitals in near future
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sustainability
Energy kiosk opens public discussion on environmental stewardship
Hospital puts its energy-efficiency progress and sustainability tips on display for patients and visitors
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