Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
MEMBER TOOLBOX
The HCAHPS survey provides a good baseline for assessing facility best practices.
SPONSORED EDITORIAL
Facilities managers must consider user perception, hygiene data, touch-free technology and environmental responsibility.
MEMBER TO MEMBER
Despite limited resources, small facilities can still bolster decarbonization efforts by engaging in early education and leadership buy-in.
FIELD REPORT: FURNISHINGS
Hospital furniture selection balances dual priorities of operational efficiency and patient experience.
SUSTAINABILITY
Optimizing hospital energy, water and waste management operations.
SPONSORED EDITORIAL
The health system saw significant improvement, including fewer HAIs, higher HCAHPS scores and improved change-out reporting after one simple switch.
FIELD REPORT: INTERIOR DESIGN
Attractive interior surfaces solutions marry cleanability and comfort.
INFECTION CONTROL
New pandemic-ready emergency department takes a layered approach to infection control.
SUSTAINABILITY
ASHE’s new, customizable program aims to help participants unearth hidden sustainability opportunities within their facilities..
FIELD REPORT: WATER MANAGEMENT
Rural facility mitigates hot water dispersal issues with automated solution.