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Cover story: part two

Energy Treasure Hunt reveals hidden inefficiencies

University of Maryland Medical Center goes on a hunt to find ways to decrease its energy consumption

January 12, 2023

Camille Fink

University of Maryland Medical Center goes on a hunt to find ways to decrease its energy consumption.

Marketplace

Building automation expands for hospitals

Capabilities in building automation technology continue to grow while new applications within facilities multiply

February 22, 2022

Neal Lorenzi

Capabilities in building automation technology continue to grow while new applications within facilities multiply.

Special report

Centralized operations yields efficiency upgrade

Banner Health receives ASHE annual award for excellence in health care facility management for its remote operations center

February 22, 2022

Erik Martin

Banner Health receives ASHE annual award for excellence in health care facility management for its remote operations center.

Design

Exploring the world of architecture and bioethics

The concept of architecture's 'power to heal' is filled with many unexplored opportunities for health care designers to mine

February 8, 2022

William J. Hercules, M.ARCH, FAIA, FACHA, FACHE, David A. Deemer, M.D., MA, Stowe Locke Teti, HEC-C, and Diana C. Anderson, M.D., M.Arch, ACHA

The concept of architecture's 'power to heal' is filled with many unexplored opportunities for health care designers to mine.

Compliance + Operations

Data-driven operational planning

Developing a template to help reach and master the next level of facilities performance

September 30, 2021

Lorissa MacAllister, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP

Developing a template to help reach and master the next level of facilities performance.

Marketplace

Cleaning and disinfection products for health care

New solutions in the market are helping EVS departments provide a clean and safe environment

September 30, 2021

Neal Lorenzi

New solutions in the market are helping EVS departments provide a clean and safe environment.

Design

Project integrates care and research in one facility

The new Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building presents a novel approach for mental health projects

September 30, 2021

Solvei Neiger, AIA, ACHA

The new Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building presents a novel approach for mental health projects.

Environmental services

Ensuring facility safety and health

The environmental services department’s role in protecting hospital patients, guests and staff

June 30, 2021

Steve Zimmerman, CHESP, T-CSCT

The environmental services department’s role in protecting hospital patients, guests and staff.

Cover story

Hospital designs that provide safety and security

A concept called 'crime prevention through environmental design' can help to reduce fear, cut incidence of crime and promote well-being in health facilities

June 30, 2021

Beth Burmahl

A concept called 'crime prevention through environmental design' can help to reduce fear, cut incidence of crime and promote well-being in health facilities.