Building Infrastructure Equipment

Change is in the air with updates to ventilation standard
INFRASTRUCTURE
HFM Article

Change is in the air with updates to ventilation standard

Aaron L. Johnson, PE, LEED AP BD+C and Michael P. Sheerin, PE, LEED AP
An overview of recently proposed or approved updates to ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170.
U.S. Access Board sets standards for accessible medical equipment
BIOMEDICAL
HFM Article

U.S. Access Board sets standards for accessible medical equipment

Marty Stempniak
The standards cover all types of medical diagnostics equipment to accommodate diverse patient needs.
System adopts voluntary accessible equipment standards
BIOMEDICAL
HFM Article

System adopts voluntary accessible equipment standards

Marty Stempniak
Eskenazi Health initiative will ensure those with disabilities can access all medical equipment in its facilities.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
HFM Article

Preventing mold-related issues

Joseph Losko, D.Sc., CSP, CHMM and Rona Smeak, Ph.D., CSP
Taking a proactive approach with a comprehensive water response plan.
Handling indoor air quality concerns
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
HFM Article

Handling indoor air quality concerns

Joseph Losko, D.Sc., CSP, CHMM
Layered approach to ensuring safety moves from design and installation to routine hazard surveillance.
Ensuring a consistent, standardized process
BIOMEDICAL
HFM Article

Ensuring a consistent, standardized process

Danielle McGeary, CHTM, PMP
Pre- and post-procurement activities to help optimize purchases and installation .
Engaging a multidisciplinary team in medical equipment acquisition
BIOMEDICAL
HFM Article

Engaging a multidisciplinary team in medical equipment acquisition

Danielle McGeary, CHTM, PMP
Key departments to loop into the purchasing process.
A multidisciplinary approach to medical equipment acquisition
BIOMEDICAL
HFM Article

A multidisciplinary approach to medical equipment acquisition

Danielle McGeary, CHTM, PMP
Planning, purchasing and installing new technology takes meticulous planning and collaboration.
Air quality and infection prevention
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
HFM Article

Air quality and infection prevention

Bill Payne, CHFM, CFPS, SASHE and Ryan Ollie, CEM, CMVP, EIT
The facility engineer’s often overlooked role in ensuring patient safety.
INFRASTRUCTURE
HFM Article

Selecting HVAC systems in an integrated project delivery environment

Clay Seckman, PE, HFDP and Mike Burton, PE
Taking advantage of each members' expertise is vital to selecting the right systems for the project.
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