HFM News

CONSTRUCTION
Facilities management leader discusses process in building two temporary health care sites, and tips for transitioning structures from temporary to permanent.
OPERATIONS
The dashboard is one of many factors that helps the accrediting organization determine when to schedule and conduct onsite surveys.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SHEA study says that hospital floors may provide a path of pathogen transmission, warrants further research.
CONSTRUCTION
The university medical center continues progress on its new patient towers.
INFECTION PREVENTION
Researchers test antimicrobial hospital curtains to determine effectiveness .
TECHNOLOGY
University health care system adds equipment and infrastructure to help respond to the pandemic.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Hospitals from California to Oregon share best practices for managing facilities during wildfire spread.
CODES+STANDARDS
The research will help to determine appropriate door gap sizes included in future codes and standards.
ENGINEERING
Mission Community Hospital takes advantage of subsidized rates for complete lighting overhaul.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center switches up its UV disinfection process, sees favorable results.