Beth Burmahl
Articles
Architecture, Architectural Planning
Hospital designs that provide safety and security
A concept called 'crime prevention through environmental design' can help to reduce fear, cut incidence of crime and promote well-being in health facilities.
Construction, Construction Data
2021 Hospital Construction Survey
Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges.
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.
2020 Environmental Services Departments of the Year
The annual Association for the Health Care Environment award honors top-performing hospital EVS departments.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
University of Vermont Medical Center lets collaboration lead the way
2020 Environmental Services Department of the Year Winner in the 500-plus-bed category.
Cohen Children's Medical Center — Northwell Health demonstrates teamwork and care for patients
2020 Environmental Services Department of the Year Winner in the 1 to 249-bed category.
Compliance and Operations
ASHE provides advocacy guidance for current challenges
From ASHRAE standards to NFPA codes, the association works to bring clarity to health facilities operations.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
Pandemic may influence code changes
The ICC says it is in the early stages of code change discussions that could have a lasting impact.
Compliance and Operations
ASHE tools aid understanding of regulations
The Member Tools Task Force has created a number of resources to help address common compliance issues.
Resilient designs to handle natural or man-made emergencies
From space planning to power sources, resiliency should be considered in every aspect of hospital design.