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Design hacks can reduce stress in the operating room Recent study published in the HERD Journal explores factors impacting caregiver well-being in high-pressure environments Jul 15, 2024 By John McCormack
National Fire Protection Association weekly update: July 15-19, 2024 NFPA committees share notices and agendas for upcoming meetings Jul 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
Tracking ASHRAE news and standards open for comment A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment Jul 1, 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
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
Hackensack University Medical Center builds standalone CUP New 45,000-square-foot central utility plant supports growing medical campus Jun 7, 2024 By Erik Martin
Several NFPA codes and standards open for public comment NFPA is seeking public input on more than 20 codes and standards editions. May 9, 2024 By Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC, SASHE
Expanding the limits of care Emory Johns Creek Hospital pushes the envelope with ambitious expansion project Jun 12, 2024 By HFM Staff
Elevated design, locally rooted Minnesota hospital takes design cues from the region’s landscape, people and culture Jun 12, 2024 By HFM Staff
Lakeside haven opens its doors Essentia Health's recently opened St. Mary's Medical Center breathes new life into downtown Duluth Mar 20, 2024 By HFM Staff
Collaborative processes create better health facilities Building world-class health care facilities requires top-tier teamwork May 29, 2024 By Skanda Skandaverl
FGI gears up for the 2026 Guidelines edition Heather Livingston considers the state of the organization and offers a preview of updates to the Guidelines Jun 7, 2024 By Jamie Morgan
Here’s what to expect at the inaugural Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference A highlight of keynote and general sessions planned for the July 21-24 event in Anaheim, Calif. Jul 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
The Joint Commission shares top challenges Plus: HHS shares clean energy resource, FGI Guidelines commenting period closing, HHS shares cyber resiliency report Jun 26, 2023 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