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Staff perspectives on patient experience

Clinical and support services staff share their opinions on what makes safe and comfortable healing environment

Nov 19, 2025

by Ashley Mulhall

2025 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

The Association for the Health Care Environment honors top-performing teams for operational excellence

Nov 12, 2025

by Erik J. Martin

Adapting to challenges before and after opening

A Louisiana health system shares how it evolved its master plan strategy alongside health care market changes

Oct 20, 2025

by Steve Templet, Anna Bertucci Ghelase, and Clarissa Costa Lima

Top five findings in care environments

The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality reviews common deficiencies found by its surveyors

Oct 22, 2025

by Billy Kinch

Graphic of three pictures side by side: Hospital sink, people in meeting, virus under microscope

Activating a water management plan

The American Society for Health Care Engineering's new monograph provides the latest recommendations to prevent waterborne pathogens

Oct 13, 2025

by HFM Staff

HFM News

Person stacking blocks with words and images printed on them "emotional intelligence" "collaboration" etc.

Emotional barriers block effective communication

Gaining awareness of the way your emotions impact workplace communication is the first step to ensuring a healthy professional setting

Nov 23, 2025 By Adam Bazer

NFPA weekly update: Nov. 17-21

Read the latest NFPA public comment reports on requirements for sprinkler systems and flammable and combustible liquids

Nov 23, 2025 By HFM Staff

Health care systems go electric for sustainability and resiliency

New hospitals are being designed an built with anticipated energy needs — and possible future regulation — in mind

Nov 19, 2025 By Brian Justice

Web Exclusives

Assessing International Plumbing Code updates for chemical waste drainage

Learn how the 2024 International Plumbing Code defines approved materials for chemical waste drainage

Oct 28, 2025 By Charlotte Pipe and Foundry

Machine painting parking spot lines on pavement

Paving the way to cost savings

A pavement management program that begins with the end-goal in mind will save costs and extend asset life

Sep 24, 2025 By Tyler Means and Bill Collester

Engineering solutions for hospital noise

Evidence-based planning and design approaches to improve HCAHPS ‘quiet at night’ scores

Sep 17, 2025 By Alex Hornecker and Courtney Schoedel

Design Spotlight

Comprehensive care, close to home

Elegant design brings tranquility and healing to the April Sampson Cancer Center in Lincoln, Neb.

Oct 8, 2025 By HFM Staff

Designed to heal through hope

City of Hope’s Hope Plaza elevates the patient experience with thoughtfully planned interiors.

Oct 8, 2025 By HFM Staff

Mercy Medical Center Marion Emergency Department

Community care through design

Off-site emergency department brings first-rate care within reach for Marion, Iowa, residents.

Jul 21, 2025 By HFM Staff

Inside HFM

Eliminate the zombies!

In his final column of 2025, ASHE President Michael Hatton shares a vision for the future of health care facilities management with a 'back to the basics' principle at its core

Nov 17, 2025 By Michael Hatton

Interview

Former ASHE Executive Director Dale Woodin

Former ASHE executive shares career knowledge

Dale Woodin offers key insights from ASHE's new essential handbook on health care facilities administration

Nov 24, 2025 By Michael Hrickiewicz

Member News

Corridors impact operations, experiences

Three studies examine how intentionally designed corridors affect staff workflow and team communication in nursing units

Oct 13, 2025 By Yolanda Keys

Codes & Standards

CMS improves survey transparency

Plus: Joint Commission updates standards; NFPA elects new Health Care Section Chair; ASPR tests biocontainment transporting unit

Oct 1, 2025 By HFM Staff

Field Report

Boldt Construction pre-fabricated exam room solution

Modular building saves time and costs

Prefabricated construction approach to new outpatient clinic reduces project timeline to just 12 months

Nov 26, 2025 By HFM Staff

Products

Lighting equipment and control innovations

Options improve energy efficiency, caregiver control and patient comfort

Oct 24, 2025 By Neal Lorenzi

Staff perspectives on patient experience

2025 Environmental Services Departments of the Year

Adapting to challenges before and after opening

Top five findings in care environments

Activating a water management plan

HFM News

Emotional barriers block effective communication

NFPA weekly update: Nov. 17-21

Health care systems go electric for sustainability and resiliency

Web Exclusives

Assessing International Plumbing Code updates for chemical waste drainage

Paving the way to cost savings

Engineering solutions for hospital noise

Popular Articles

Building a design framework for better results

Operating and maintaining ventilation infrastructure

Window closing to comply with CMS sprinkler requirement

Design Spotlight

Comprehensive care, close to home

Designed to heal through hope

Community care through design

Inside HFM

Eliminate the zombies!

Interview

Former ASHE executive shares career knowledge

Member News

Corridors impact operations, experiences

Codes & Standards

CMS improves survey transparency

Field Report

Modular building saves time and costs

Products

Lighting equipment and control innovations

Staff perspectives on patient experience

Using KPIs to drive results

Developing integrity in facilities leadership