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Committee advocates for changes to 2027 I-Codes The ICC Committee on Healthcare successfully advocated for multiple code changes at a second round of code action hearings Nov 11, 2024 By Jonathan Flannery
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Enhancing health care facility safety The role of design and commissioning in infection prevention and control Nov 13, 2024 By Nicole Imeson, P.L. (Eng.)
Chemically compatible plumbing in health care environments For health care settings, the chemical resistance of thermoplastic plumbing materials is vital Nov 7, 2024 By Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Managing multiple interests in facilities management Best practices for health systems when choosing to work with external partner organizations Nov 5, 2024 By Laurie Anseth
Top 10 physical environment findings DNV Healthcare shares the most common survey nonconformances cited by its surveyors Sep 10, 2024 By Clinton Butts, CFPS, CHOP
Interior surface options for health care facilities Health care facilities opt for surfaces that are durable, sustainable and easy to maintain Sep 10, 2024 By Neal Lorenzi
Maintenance practices for all-electric utilities The growing focus on sustainability is moving organizations to strongly consider all-electric central utility plants over more traditional approaches Sep 3, 2024 By Devin Hugie and Joe Brothman
Elevating patient and caregiver experience through interior design Pediatric hospital enhances wayfinding and inclusivity with graphical elements Nov 6, 2024 By Landon Hegedus
A new paradigm for pediatric care Utah hospital designed to support young patients’ physical and mental well-being alike Oct 16, 2024 By HFM Staff
A cardiac care destination An expansive heart care facility put Iowa’s Mercy Medical Center on the map Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
Milestones of success ASHE President Skanda Skandaverl gives a nod to excellence in the health care facilities management field Sep 27, 2024 By Skanda Skandaverl
Crystal Eagle winner is dedicated to mentorship Daniel Campbell reflects on starting — and restarting — a nearly five-decade career in health care facilities management Sep 28, 2024 By Landon Hegedus
Tracking energy conservation progress ASHE resource enables gap analysis for 37 energy conservation measures Oct 21, 2024 By Austin Wallace, M.A.
NFPA standards open for public comment Plus: The Joint Commission updates life safety standards, IAHSS updates drug diversion guideline, CMS updates signage on patient rights Oct 3, 2024 By HFM Staff
Ceiling solution heightens comfort Hospital opts for ceiling tiles that blend a natural appearance with high noise reduction properties Oct 9, 2024 By HFM Staff
Plumbing manufacturers meet hospital demands New products address infection control, sustainability and the need for automation Jun 28, 2024 By Neal Lorenzi