HFM News
CONSTRUCTION
The health system converted a former big-box store to house outpatient services, an imaging center, ambulatory surgery center and more..
INFECTION PREVENTION
Scientists are researching potential pathogen transmission beyond person-to-person spread and surface contamination..
REGULATORY
The rule sets new standards for mitigation, engineering controls, training and recordkeeping.
CODES & STANDARDS
NFPA posts the second draft of NFPA 10's 2026 edition and schedules meetings for NFPA 99's 2027 edition .
CODES & STANDARDS
Untangling the National Electrical Code’s articles 517, 700, 701 and 702 requirements for health care essential electrical systems .
SUSTAINABILITY
Bolstered by a pending system merger, Wisconsin clinic pursues resilient and renewable energy infrastructure .
GROUNDS
Sensory garden supports hospital's therapeutic approach in the context of a calming environment.
CODES & STANDARDS
The unique needs of health care infrastructure call for a rethinking of how power system requirements are developed and managed.
CODES & STANDARDS
The committee for NFPA 1, Fire Code, posted the first draft report of the 2027 edition for public input by April 24.
ADVOCACY ALERT
ASHE is helping to gather feedback on a newly proposed cybersecurity chapter planned for the 2027 edition of NFPA 99.