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ICC posts proposal comments ahead of next committee action hearing The Committee on Healthcare will be advocating on 28 proposals at hearings later this month Oct 6, 2025 By Jonathan Flannery
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 The 2029 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, is open for public input until April 2026 Oct 3, 2025 By HFM Staff
Mobile units expedite post-hurricane care A decentralized control structure enabled Atrium Health's rapid response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene Oct 1, 2025 By Megan Headley
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
Collaboration between construction and facilities management Establishing project leadership and team dynamics to ensure projects are ready for Day One and beyond Sep 1, 2025 By Kyle Nelson
Unlocking the potential of an existing CMMS Capturing day-to-day activities as actionable data for decision-making Jul 24, 2025 By Ryan Schramm
Joint Commission shares more details about Accreditation 360 The new program will take effect in 2026 for hospitals and critical access hospitals with plans to expand to more health settings Aug 1, 2025 By Jamie Morgan
Understanding and resolving sprinkler obstructions Grasping the requirements of NFPA 13 and its health care applications is critical to spotting nonconformances Mar 24, 2025 By Brian O'Connor
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
Community care through design Off-site emergency department brings first-rate care within reach for Marion, Iowa, residents. Jul 21, 2025 By HFM Staff
Recognition and next steps ASHE President Michael Hatton applauds members' recent successes while keeping an eye turned toward the future of the field. Sep 22, 2025 By Michael Hatton
President’s Award winner touts energy reduction Larry Newlands recounts his formative role in initiating ASHE's Energy to Care Chapter Challenge program. Sep 24, 2025 By Landon Hegedus
Acting as a good financial steward Demonstrating how capital projects benefit patients and reduce long-term costs will aid in getting funding requests approved Oct 3, 2025 By Richie Stever
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
Steam program reduces energy use Annual steam maintenance program eases maintenance burden and cuts utility costs for New York health system Jun 9, 2025 By HFM Staff
RTLS solutions grow as operational tools New technologies and broader uses for real-time locating systems lead to expanded adoption Sep 2, 2025 By Neal Lorenzi