Maintenance and Operations
COVER STORY
Developing an environmental master plan can help hospitals reach beyond the low-hanging fruit to reduce carbon footprint.
SUSTAINABILITY SERIES
Kara Brooks of ASHE discusses the trends and new regulations prompting change in health care sustainability.
ENGINEERING
Avista Adventist Hospital's mitigation efforts allowed it to reopen 19 days after the Marshall Fire forced it to evacuate patients.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
How acceptance testing is different than commissioning and why it's an important part of facilities operations and compliance.
SUSTAINABILITY SERIES
Hospitals strategize to protect their operations from the severe impacts of dry conditions and water restrictions.
CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SERIES
Dealing with extreme cold weather has become a greater issue for hospitals in recent years.
ASHE TOOL
A new ASHE tool provides guidance for implementing predictive maintenance and prioritizing projects.
RELIABILITY-CENTERED MAINTENANCE SERIES
Augmenting human senses with advanced technology can help to detect unusual noises and vibrations in equipment in order to prevent failure.
CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SERIES
The effects of climate change, including natural disasters, are a public health issue of which many vulnerable communities bear the brunt.
RELIABILITY-CENTERED MAINTENANCE SERIES
Leveraging performance monitoring systems already in place allows for a more labor- and cost-efficient maintenance program.