Jamie Morgan

Health care contractors and designers sound off on the effects of the pandemic

Third-party contractors working closely with hospitals discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their business.

Construction, Construction Data

2021 Hospital Construction Survey

Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges.

Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene

Project breaks down IPC for every level

The CDC has partnered with the American Hospital Association and others to provide free infection prevention education.

Medical center pilots contactless parking

A contactless pay-to-park solution is saving money and reducing touchpoints at an Alabama medical center.

Construction, Project Management

Redesign increases isolation space for COVID-19 patients

University of Virginia Medical Center made two major design changes during an expansion project to add 96 negative-pressure spaces.

Operational Excellence, Leadership

Engineers weigh in on best practices when creating surge space

Whether converting space internally or looking to alternate care sites, there are many factors to consider when creating surge space.

Compliance and Operations

Clarifications shed light on permitting access to health care facilities

Health care facilities can look to state and federal requirements when devising policies on health screenings and permitting access to surveyors.

Construction, Project Management

Redesign increases isolation space

UVA Medical Center implemented design changes mid-construction to increase airborne infectious isolation rooms.

Operational Excellence, Leadership

The Journey to CHFM

ASHE staff member Benjamin Leutze shares the keys that helped him pass his CHFM exam and what he would have done differently.

Operational Excellence, Leadership

Young professional brings fresh energy to ASHE

Abby Lauck, chair of the Young Professionals Task Force, shares advice for peers in the health facilities management field.