Mike Hrickiewicz
Articles
Architecture
A mark of distinction for health care designers
President of ACHA discusses the group's purpose and efforts to align with peer organizations.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
ASHE reports increased attention to door issues
Plus: CMS to issue new ligature risk policy and ASHRAE updates legionellosis standard.
A pioneering journey by Crystal Eagle winner
George L. Thomas, lifetime ASHE member, talks about beating the odds on the road to success.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
FCC to consider $100 million for telehealth
Plus: ASHE seeks life-safety testing data from the field.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance, Emergency Management, Architecture Compliance
NFPA releases active shooter/hostile even standard
Plus: Joint Commission and IAHSS also weigh in on strategies to reduce health care violence.
Maintenance and Operations, Energy Management
Energy-saving journey provides lessons learned
Atrium Health's Michael D. Roberts talks about his organization's journey to becoming an Energy Star Partner of the Year.
Environmental upgrades contribute to staff efficiency and noise control
Interior designers respond to two of health care's most vexing challenges.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance, Emergency Management
Joint Commission's Top 5 requirements identified most frequently as “not compliant”
Plus: CDC urges aggressive action to stop the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs.
Operational Excellence, Safety and Security
Helping health care to secure its facilities
Colleen Kucera, executive director of IAHSS, discusses the organization and its programs.
IAHSS report reviews drug-diversion problem
Plus: NFPA accepting comments on two important standards for health care facilities.