HFM News
CODES & STANDARDS
ASHE worked with the NFPA to issue a formal interpretation on requirements for stock supply of spare sprinklers.
TECHNOLOGY
Nemours Children’s Health System launched an internal campaign to help staff gain the full benefit of its RTLS system.
BIOMEDICAL
Mayo Clinic replaces more than 1,000 freezers, reducing energy use 60 percent.
CONSTRUCTION
The AHA seeks to secure funding for hospitals and health systems through the Biden Administration's American Jobs Plan .
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
ASHE's advocacy team recently helped to clarify a misinterpretation regarding total coverage automatic smoke detection required by NFPA 101.
CONFERENCE
From updates to design guidelines to infection prevention and innovation, this year's summit covered a wide range of topics.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The two organizations have launched a cohort to support sustainability efforts in hospitals with fewer resources.
INFECTION PREVENTION
From UV disinfection to steam reprocessing, researchers analyze effectiveness of various mask decontamination methods.
DESIGN
NYC Health + Hospitals has opened three COVID-19 Centers of Excellence to treat recovering patients.
SUSTAINABILITY
American Society for Health Care Engineering earns ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for fifth consecutive year.