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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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Cover story
Building for energy efficiency
Five hospitals share strategies to improve operational performance through energy-saving designs
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Environmental Services
Opportunities for EVS leadership
Environmental services leaders must embrace change to stay at the forefront of health care's evolution
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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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Marketplace
Surveillance systems eye high-tech advances
Intelligent features offer more complete security solutions for complex health care environments
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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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Environmental services
EVS professionals and hospital design
Getting environmental services involved early in the design process can prevent problems later
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Design
How artificial intelligence will impact health care design
Architects and planners must devise strategies to accommodate new AI-influenced technologies in flexibly designed facilities
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Environmental Services
Staffing methodology helps to optimize ES workforce utilization
AHE reference helps leaders to manage staffing demands using clear and measurable process
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