This monograph describes a literature study of the 886 requirements defined in ANSI/ASHE/ASHRAE Standard 170 Ventilation of Health Care Facilities to determine which requirements are supported by engineering and/or scientific evidence.
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Ensure that preventive maintenance operations are ingrained into the building of new facilities, a health care project management best practice.
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Energy to Care Dashboard offers an at-a-glance view of health care facilities' energy use. Reduce user burden with easy-to-use benchmarks and monitoring tools.
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Find additional resources that will help you reduce energy use and get the most out of the Energy to Care program.
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Get real-world sustainability tips from professionals in health care facilities. Learn how to thrive in energy sustainability best practices.
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This 2 day event brings together health care facilities professionals on a quest to discover low-cost energy savings opportunities at a hospital or clinical site.
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Since 2010, over 3,500 facilities have recognized significant energy savings through the Energy to Care program.
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By Chad Beebe, AIA, SASHE, ASHE Deputy Executive Director of Advocacy
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Achieve compliance with Joint Commission Documentation Standards. Learn how to effectively document standards with our comprehensive guide.
This downloadable Word document is a policy on maintaining utility system drawings and documents to aid in the shutdown process during emergencies.
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This downloadable Word document is a sample monthly log for maintaining special ventilation rooms.DOWNLOAD NOW
This PowerPoint presentation details LS.02.01.20 and locking requirements included in the Life Safety Code.
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NFPA HITF interpretations, June 2010 on floor/ceiling assembly for occupancy separation, exit access from suites, fire doors, sprinkler clearance at perimeter.
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First significant benchmarking effort in health care facility management operations based on information collected by IFMA and ASHEDOWNLOAD NOW
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Expanded analysis of Health Facilities Management 2012 compensation survey by primary area of responsibility, organizational setting, number of beds, etc.
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The 2017 ASHE Advocacy Report includes articles on improving codes, code compliance, and outreach.
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Successfully pass any inspection related to compliance with NFPA 99, 2012 edition, by learning a risk-based approach to systems and equipment.
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Taming building automation system alarm fatigue
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Increase your understanding of electrical systems, the lifeblood of the health care facility.