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Powering up to meet today's health technology demands
The digitization of health care and advanced medical equipment place greater demand on electrical systems
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Environmental Services
Building stakeholder value into EVS contracts
Continuous improvement and systemic respect are foundational to working with vendors
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Biomedical
System adopts voluntary accessible equipment standards
Eskenazi Health initiative will ensure those with disabilities can access all medical equipment in its facilities
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Compliance + Operations
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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