Author: FM College Admin

Hand hygiene is a core policy in healthcare facilities, and AHMMS are one solution to improving compliance. With cold and flu season well underway, hand hygiene is critical to keeping both staff and patients safe from these respiratory infections. Yet, compliance with hand hygiene policies without specific improvement interventions averages out to 40 percent, according…

The facility sustained damage from a tornado this past May and has been closed since then. Adair County Health System (ACHS) has an update regarding the re-opening of their facility: they have rescheduled the full resumption of services to November 11, 2024. Unexpected construction delays have necessitated this adjustment. This additional time will help them…

Designers can establish a nurturing atmosphere that allows patients to focus on regaining their strength, mobility and independence. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities — specifically, rehabilitation spaces — are intended to be welcoming, safe and accessible to patients while promoting their recovery. Design plays a pivotal role in the appearance of these environments, which not…

How can facilities managers (FMs) help organizations meet their sustainability goals while reducing costs? One important way is to implement a water management strategy that centers on optimizing water usage. This is especially important for facilities with multiple buildings, such as colleges and universities, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, corporate campuses with technology offices and…

Lighting controls can be a powerful tool for achieving synchronicity between energy efficiency and personal comfort. Lighting is often overlooked as merely a functional fixture in building design. However, it plays a critical role in shaping both the ambiance and comfort of spaces we live and work in every day. Over the last few decades,…

The plan is to construct a new 56,000-square-foot, two story specialty care center. As part of its comprehensive efforts to improve access for patients throughout California, Sutter Health plans to expand its Elk Grove campus by constructing a new 56,000-square-foot, two-story specialty care center. The $67.8 million project will bring 44 additional physicians to its…