Building accessibility into health care facilities Early integration of accessibility into facility planning helps prevent operational barriers and costly post-occupancy modifications Mar 5, 2026 By Sivaji Muggari 2026 Hospital Construction Survey results Annual report highlights the need for better security and cybersecurity planning, and trends in health care construction Mar 4, 2026 By Chris Dimick and Jamie Morgan A look back at the PDC Summit student challenge 10-year anniversary Evoking the spirit of collaboration, the 2025 PDC Student Design Challenge continued to bring classroom lessons to life via a multidisciplinary charrette Mar 7, 2026 By Jamie Morgan Preventing winter rodent activity in health care facilities As temperatures drops and the risk of rodents spike, proactive prevention will ensure patient safety and operational compliance Feb 25, 2026 By Emory Matts Latest from HFM NFPA weekly update: March 2-6 ACHC receives deeming authority extension for critical access hospitals Treating facilities like patients to maintain peak performance Codes & Standards The codes keep changing, and we should too The code development process requires continuous rethinking and revisioning to achieve a clear and thorough set of standards Expert Insights Celebrating excellence, advancing the field The Center for Health Design's President and CEO Debra Levin reflects on the significance of recognition for a rigorous, high-impact field. Design & Construction Right-sized, resilient and ready The new health care campus incorporates lessons learned from Hurricane Ian to protect critical systems and provide care continuity Expansion elevates cardiac care Deborah Heart and Lung Center goes vertical to add 36 private patient rooms, improving care acuity transitions Industry News Facility costs rise heading into 2026 Hannibal Regional brings cancer care back to small community SSM Health transforms space into behavioral health unit Pandemic readiness is designed into new replacement facility Products & Field Reports Four product updates in building automation tech New building automation system products built to enhance efficiency, collaboration and system connectivity Products for plumbing and building management A range of new products for health care facilities designed with safety and efficiency in mind New products to watch for at the 2026 PDC Summit Products to look for at the 2026 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction More from HFM See More News Stories NFPA weekly update: Feb. 23-27 Improving the budget process for facilities ASHE director highlights new educational resources What the Cowardly Lion teaches us about courage NFPA weekly update: Feb. 16-20 DNV and Joint Commission update their physical environment standards NFPA weekly update: Feb. 9-13 Baptist Health breaks ground on all-electric hospital ASHE updates Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Health Care exam NFPA weekly update: Feb. 2-6 NFPA weekly update: Jan. 26-30 Agencies issue eight principles for OT cybersecurity Evaluate yourself to elevate yourself NFPA weekly update: Jan. 12-16 NFPA report reviews risks associated with smart buildings Activate your compassion through active listening
The codes keep changing, and we should too The code development process requires continuous rethinking and revisioning to achieve a clear and thorough set of standards
Celebrating excellence, advancing the field The Center for Health Design's President and CEO Debra Levin reflects on the significance of recognition for a rigorous, high-impact field.
Right-sized, resilient and ready The new health care campus incorporates lessons learned from Hurricane Ian to protect critical systems and provide care continuity
Expansion elevates cardiac care Deborah Heart and Lung Center goes vertical to add 36 private patient rooms, improving care acuity transitions
Four product updates in building automation tech New building automation system products built to enhance efficiency, collaboration and system connectivity
Products for plumbing and building management A range of new products for health care facilities designed with safety and efficiency in mind
New products to watch for at the 2026 PDC Summit Products to look for at the 2026 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction
