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Interiors

Nora Systems Inc. has launched its noraXchange interactive online community for building and design professionals to share ideas and learn about a variety of topics. Up­dated monthly, noraXchange can be accessed by logging on to www.nora.com/us/resources/noraxchange.

Security

The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety recently released its "Security Design and Renovation Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities." Non-members may request it for free until May 31 by accessing the "Special Offer" at www.iahss.org/Default.asp?i=2.

Materials

The digital version of Crest Healthcare Supply's 2012 catalog features a variety of products such as pillow speakers, call cords, fall management devices, health care TVs, beds and bed controls, thermometers, oxygen regulators and more. It can be found at www.cresthealthcare.com.

Construction

ECRI Institute has launched a website to help facility managers and architects understand the impact of medical technology on health care construction. It's at www.ecri.org/Pages/Construction-and-Design-Resources.aspx.

Compliance

ASI Sign Systems Inc. has a website offering information on Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for signage and wayfinding. For more, go to http://asisignage.com/Resources/ADASignageInformation/tabid/452/Default.aspx.