HFM News

RISK MANAGEMENT
Matrix helps to determine physical environment risk tolerance and document necessary ILSMs.
PLANNING
The opioid epidemic has spurred an increase in facilities designed for substance abuse treatment.
DESIGN
The hospital’s new tower was designed to allow for future vertical expansion.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Duke researchers give tips to successfully implement UV disinfection systems in hospitals.
PLANNING
The public MetroHealth hospital will convert nearly half of its campus to greenspace.
ENGINEERING
Edgerton Hospital and Health Services' natural gas bill has dropped considerably since installing the system.
CODES+STANDARDS
Proposed addenda to Standard 170-2017, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities seek to change its scope and clarify its purpose.
ENGINEERING
The group's efforts have helped hospitals to save more than $327 million on energy use and redirect funds to patient care.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
From rented trailers to emergency tents, hospitals have deployed a number of resources to handle increased patient volume.
CONFERENCE COVERAGE
Texas Medical Center leaders share how a 2001 storm helped them to prepare for Hurricane Harvey.