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NFPA weekly update: Aug. 19-23, 2024 The Health Care Interpretations Task Force weighs in on delayed egress, storage alcoves in corridors placement of alcohol-based hand rub dispensers and more Aug 26, 2024 By HFM Staff
Failing with a smile: The power of a positive attitude in innovation Pushing through the roadblocks that line the path to new discoveries and solutions requires a patient and hopeful outlook. Aug 26, 2024 By Adam Bazer, MPD
Tracking ASHRAE news and standards open for comment A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment Aug 26, 2024 By HFM Staff
Reinventing restroom cleanliness in health care Facilities managers must consider user perception, hygiene data, touch-free technology and environmental responsibility Jul 24, 2024 By Josh Griffing
How Geisinger cut curtain laundry costs to zero The health system saw significant improvement, including fewer HAIs, higher HCAHPS scores and improved change-out reporting after one simple switch Mar 15, 2024 By Tasha Hughes
Examining the regulatory nuances of Canada and the U.S. Both countries are committed to the same goal of patient safety but sometimes take different paths to achieving it Feb 2, 2024 By George Pankiw, P.Eng, CCHFM, SASHE, CHFM
A recap of the 2024 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference Thousands of leaders gathered in Anaheim, Calif., for ASHE's first Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference Jul 26, 2024 By Jamie Morgan
The unique challenges of children’s hospitals Here are 10 reasons pediatric facilities need to be designed differently than the typical hospital Jun 28, 2024 By Natalie Miovski Hagerty, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, SSGBC and Judy Smith, MHA
Health First’s new hospital achieves liftoff The health system breaks ground on a replacement facility near Cape Canaveral, Fla. May 10, 2024 By Landon Hegedus
A cardiac care destination An expansive heart care facility put Iowa’s Mercy Medical Center on the map Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
Raising the bar on surgical facilities Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center unveils a new cutting-edge surgical institute Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
Expanding the limits of care Emory Johns Creek Hospital pushes the envelope with ambitious expansion project Jun 12, 2024 By HFM Staff
Parking system ensures smooth patient experience Automated system reduces traffic congestion while providing valuable traffic data and added security Aug 15, 2024 By Brian Justice
NFPA official discusses updates to facility codes Gregory Harrington offers a glimpse inside the code development process and makes a case for the adoption of newer NFPA code editions Aug 14, 2024 By Mike Hrickiewicz
ASHE members, in their own words Four health care facilities leaders share their thoughts on innovation in the field and reflect on their professional growth Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
FDA clarifies ‘remanufacturing’ in final guidance Plus: ASHRAE publishes Standard 170 errata; cybersecurity cohort warns of OT risks; The Joint Commission launches new accreditation Aug 14, 2024 By HFM Staff
Combining comfort and cleanability Hospital furniture selection balances dual priorities of operational efficiency and patient experience Jun 21, 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