HealthcareFacilities

Most environmental services workers still clean as if they were wiping dust off a countertop, not disrupting a living, structured community. buff.ly/8NcL9fk

Staffing shortages, rising regulatory scrutiny and accelerating adoption of AI are converging to reshape the way healthcare facilities are managed. buff.ly/8D6Dvlm

Key viruses to watch out for and how to prevent them. buff.ly/j8UrKIT

From enclosure commissioning and air-moisture control to decarbonization and thermal comfort, exterior systems affect energy efficiency and resilience. buff.ly/597AVqs

Prioritizing critical systems and strategies is key to protecting patients, staff and operations during severe winter weather. buff.ly/GnCLJXE

Infection-control guidance and water management standards drive earlier planning, smarter fixtures and more resilient restroom environments. buff.ly/oOWNOq2

Better data, smarter tools and small facility upgrades can drive measurable returns, guide ambulatory strategy and improve patient experience. buff.ly/MQm7iez

Encouraging project team stakeholders to communicate, collaborate, care and align around a common goal. buff.ly/68yakVK

As insurance uncertainty and consolidation reshape healthcare, facilities managers are turning to efficiency, adaptability and portfolio optimization to control costs. buff.ly/Nw9Uump

Backup generators still matter, but they are just one piece of a larger puzzle. buff.ly/8p4a0iZ

A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children. buff.ly/LIyzPNF

Traditional responses — building more primary and secondary care facilities — are no longer sustainable. buff.ly/87XhIu5

So-called dust bunnies on hospital room floors contain dust particles that turn out to be the major source of the bacteria humans breathe. buff.ly/naejIEp

Intensifying climate risks are pushing hospitals to think beyond code requirements and toward long-term resilience. buff.ly/igRdSmR

The latest revisions are streamlined and aligned with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, but the facility manager’s learning curve is steep. buff.ly/gyJnYBS

How site selection strategies are shaping the future of medical real estate. buff.ly/zD8rq8q

People in all industries are finding more use cases for artificial intelligence. buff.ly/s7koOLo

The role of the owner’s representative has evolved beyond project advocate to strategic campus planning consultant. buff.ly/VR2KKIF

Hospital executives often wrestle with energy decisions made today that either free up budget for patient care or drain resources that could go elsewhere. buff.ly/wbSLQ8U

Expert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running. buff.ly/mKTHYgu