HFM Staff
Articles
Interior Design, Architectural Planning
Space-saving doors increase capacity
Clinic optimizes available square footage and patient comfort with sliding doors.
CMS plans for end of public health emergency
Plus: ASHRAE 514 committee convenes; TJC releases sentinel event data; Philips recalls masks.
Operational Excellence, Health Care Facility Technology Systems
Upgrade allows clear communication
Robust multichannel radio solution helps facilities team stay connected across multiple sites.
CMS finalizing Rural Emergency Hospital rules
Plus: Monkeypox updates from CDC and HHS; new guidance from IAHSS on body cameras.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
Hospital fights curtain contamination
Las Vegas care facility fights re-contamination risk with HVAC solution.
Engineering Compliance, Emergency Management, Compliance and Operations
ASHE Advocacy Team reports successes at NFPA
Plus: ASHRAE reviews comments on proposed standard, ASPR emergency planning tool and FBI warns of cybersecurity threat.
Architecture, Architecture Profiles
Hospital reaches new heights
Vertical expansion at Pennsylvania children's hospital elevates patient experience, staff workflow and health system's brand.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene, Interior Design
Coating keeps floor clear of damage
California hospital fights wear from alcohol-based solvents with flooring solution.
Operational Excellence
ASHE welcomes executive director
New ASHE leader brings experience in membership development and chapter relations to advance the organization's strategic goals.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
New emergency management standards in effect
Plus: CMS shares updates on ambulatory surgical center rules and emergency management exercises; NFPA presents new research on fire door gaps.