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Fire system documentation and testing
What facilities managers need to know to prepare for the next Joint Commission survey
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Environmental Services
The impact of EVS on patient experience
Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness to impact patient satisfaction
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Design
Evidence-based design in action
Two recent initiatives are helping EBD move from the research stage to design innovation
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Planning
Design distinctions for exam, procedure and operating rooms
Planning advice based on the FGI <em>Guidelines'</em> requirements helps to ensure optimally designed spaces
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Cover story
Building for energy efficiency
Five hospitals share strategies to improve operational performance through energy-saving designs
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Compliance + Operations
Facility evacuation decision guidance
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published advice on evacuation planning
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Cover story
Construction and engineering roles in infection prevention
Guide explores five areas design, construction and engineering professionals can focus on to improve infection prevention
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2019 Hospital Construction Survey
2019 Hospital Construction Survey
New poll finds conflicting regulations and uneven enforcement create unnecessary burden
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Marketplace
Plumbing manufacturers target health care needs
The latest fittings and fixtures address safety, sustainability and more
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Infrastructure
Time for a power system reliability check
Emergency equipment receives much attention, but normal power infrastructure requires scrutiny, too
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