Results of the 2024 Hospital Operations Survey Maintenance teams align their resources and responsibilities despite labor and budget shortfalls Dec 15, 2024 by Megan Headley and Jamie Morgan ASHE celebrates top members, facilities and organizations The 2024 ASHE Award winners excel in service and sustainability Sep 26, 2024 by HFM Staff Planning and technology to promote patient rest How auditory sleep interventions and advanced acoustic therapy programs can benefit older patients Oct 18, 2024 by Addie M. Abushousheh and Migette Kaup After the emergency response is over . . . Advice for conducting detailed analysis of emergency plans and processes through hotwashes and after-action reports Oct 14, 2024 by Kathryn Quinn, MHS, CHSP, SASHE HFM News DNV changes its accreditation process The accrediting organization updated its surveying requirements for documentation access and review Dec 15, 2024 By ASHE Staff Embracing your inner innovator A recap of the 10 power skills that will drive innovation in 2025 and beyond Dec 15, 2024 By Adam Bazer, MPD Improved OR design can lead to reduced costs Recent study published in the HERD Journal demonstrates how OR layout can contribute to reduced surgery duration Dec 13, 2024 By John McCormack Web Exclusives Enhancing health care facility safety The role of design and commissioning in infection prevention and control Nov 13, 2024 By Nicole Imeson, P.L. (Eng.) Chemically compatible plumbing in health care environments For health care settings, the chemical resistance of thermoplastic plumbing materials is vital Nov 7, 2024 By Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Managing multiple interests in facilities management Best practices for health systems when choosing to work with external partner organizations Nov 5, 2024 By Laurie Anseth Popular Articles Top 10 physical environment findings DNV Healthcare shares the most common survey nonconformances cited by its surveyors Sep 10, 2024 By Clinton Butts, CFPS, CHOP Interior surface options for health care facilities Health care facilities opt for surfaces that are durable, sustainable and easy to maintain Sep 10, 2024 By Neal Lorenzi Maintenance practices for all-electric utilities The growing focus on sustainability is moving organizations to strongly consider all-electric central utility plants over more traditional approaches Sep 3, 2024 By Devin Hugie and Joe Brothman Design Spotlight Elevating patient and caregiver experience through interior design Pediatric hospital enhances wayfinding and inclusivity with graphical elements Nov 6, 2024 By Landon Hegedus A new paradigm for pediatric care Utah hospital designed to support young patients’ physical and mental well-being alike Oct 16, 2024 By HFM Staff A cardiac care destination An expansive heart care facility put Iowa’s Mercy Medical Center on the map Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff Inside HFM Gratitude for a banner year Outgoing ASHE President ASHE Skanda Skandaverl reflects on great strides made by the organization and its members in 2024 Dec 6, 2024 By Skanda Skandaverl Interview Building the future of nurses in design Kristina Krail, president of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design, recounts her diverse career from caregiving roles through health care leadership consulting Dec 11, 2024 By Jamie Morgan Member News Different ways to approach wayfinding Three studies examine how patients interact with different wayfinding patterns and the visual cues that best help with orientation Dec 9, 2024 By Yolanda Keys, R.N., NEA-BC, EDAC Codes & Standards 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 Oct 3, 2024 By HFM Staff Field Report Ceiling solution heightens comfort Hospital opts for ceiling tiles that blend a natural appearance with high noise reduction properties Oct 9, 2024 By HFM Staff Products Plumbing manufacturers meet hospital demands New products address infection control, sustainability and the need for automation Jun 28, 2024 By Neal Lorenzi
DNV changes its accreditation process The accrediting organization updated its surveying requirements for documentation access and review Dec 15, 2024 By ASHE Staff
Embracing your inner innovator A recap of the 10 power skills that will drive innovation in 2025 and beyond Dec 15, 2024 By Adam Bazer, MPD
Improved OR design can lead to reduced costs Recent study published in the HERD Journal demonstrates how OR layout can contribute to reduced surgery duration Dec 13, 2024 By John McCormack
Enhancing health care facility safety The role of design and commissioning in infection prevention and control Nov 13, 2024 By Nicole Imeson, P.L. (Eng.)
Chemically compatible plumbing in health care environments For health care settings, the chemical resistance of thermoplastic plumbing materials is vital Nov 7, 2024 By Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Managing multiple interests in facilities management Best practices for health systems when choosing to work with external partner organizations Nov 5, 2024 By Laurie Anseth
Top 10 physical environment findings DNV Healthcare shares the most common survey nonconformances cited by its surveyors Sep 10, 2024 By Clinton Butts, CFPS, CHOP
Interior surface options for health care facilities Health care facilities opt for surfaces that are durable, sustainable and easy to maintain Sep 10, 2024 By Neal Lorenzi
Maintenance practices for all-electric utilities The growing focus on sustainability is moving organizations to strongly consider all-electric central utility plants over more traditional approaches Sep 3, 2024 By Devin Hugie and Joe Brothman
Elevating patient and caregiver experience through interior design Pediatric hospital enhances wayfinding and inclusivity with graphical elements Nov 6, 2024 By Landon Hegedus
A new paradigm for pediatric care Utah hospital designed to support young patients’ physical and mental well-being alike Oct 16, 2024 By HFM Staff
A cardiac care destination An expansive heart care facility put Iowa’s Mercy Medical Center on the map Aug 15, 2024 By HFM Staff
Gratitude for a banner year Outgoing ASHE President ASHE Skanda Skandaverl reflects on great strides made by the organization and its members in 2024 Dec 6, 2024 By Skanda Skandaverl
Building the future of nurses in design Kristina Krail, president of the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design, recounts her diverse career from caregiving roles through health care leadership consulting Dec 11, 2024 By Jamie Morgan
Different ways to approach wayfinding Three studies examine how patients interact with different wayfinding patterns and the visual cues that best help with orientation Dec 9, 2024 By Yolanda Keys, R.N., NEA-BC, EDAC
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 Oct 3, 2024 By HFM Staff
Ceiling solution heightens comfort Hospital opts for ceiling tiles that blend a natural appearance with high noise reduction properties Oct 9, 2024 By HFM Staff
Plumbing manufacturers meet hospital demands New products address infection control, sustainability and the need for automation Jun 28, 2024 By Neal Lorenzi