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Architecture, Architecture for Health Showcase, Architecture Profiles
A new paradigm for pediatric care
Utah hospital designed to support young patients’ physical and mental well-being alike.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Oct. 7-11, 2024
A correction is made to NFPA 1, Fire Code, and other committees released final ballots and meeting minutes..
Architecture, Interior Design
Ceiling solution heightens comfort
Hospital opts for ceiling tiles that blend a natural appearance with high noise reduction properties.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
ASHE successfully defends vote on remote damper inspection
Eliminating routine visual damper inspections will help to protect patients and staff while saving costs.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2024
Six NFPA documents are open for public input, and the National Electrical Code committee makes progress on the 2026 edition.
The Joint Commission, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
NFPA standards open for public comment
Plus: The Joint Commission updates life safety standards, IAHSS updates drug diversion guideline, CMS updates signage on patient rights.
Facility Engineering, Engineering Compliance
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 23-27, 2024
Several standards move forward with second drafts of upcoming editions, and the committee for NFPA 101 continues work on the 2027 edition..
Operational Excellence, Leadership
ASHE celebrates top members, facilities and organizations
The 2024 ASHE Award winners excel in service and sustainability.
Facility Engineering, Engineering Compliance
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 16-20, 2024
Committees make progress on 2027 code and standard editions while others post tentative interim amendments and standards council decisions..
Facility Engineering, Engineering Compliance
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 9-13, 2024
The NFPA 59 committee released a report responding to public inputs on the code's next edition.