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Infection-control guidance and water management standards drive earlier planning, smarter fixtures and more resilient restroom environments. Restrooms are now a focal point in healthcare facility planning as regulations, infection-control standards and water management requirements continue to evolve. Guidance from organizations such as The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, ASHRAE and the Facility Guidelines Institute is pushing…

Construction began in July 2025 and included 12 new inpatient rehabilitation beds, bringing the unit’s total to 29. Allegheny Health Network (AHN) celebrates the opening of a significantly expanded inpatient rehabilitation unit at AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital (AVH). Construction began in July 2025 and included 12 new inpatient rehabilitation beds, bringing the unit’s total to…

Indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools is a critical but unevenly addressed public health issue. Poor IAQ negatively impacts asthma, absenteeism, and learning outcomes. However, state laws addressing school IAQ vary widely. To help move states toward comprehensive protections, the American Lung Association has released a new report, “A Win-Win for Lung Health: How Policies…

Better data, smarter tools and small facility upgrades can drive measurable returns, guide ambulatory strategy and improve patient experience. As healthcare organizations grapple with tightening margins and growing pressure to justify capital and technology investments, facilities leaders are increasingly expected to deliver measurable ROI. Technology can play a critical role, but only if it is…

The new center, located on Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center campus, will feature four stories and 165,000 square feet of modernized, patient-centered space. Sutter Health leaders, physicians, care teams and community officials broke ground on the new Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex in Modesto. The estimated $380 million project is a key part of the…

Actionable steps facility managers can take to make every employee feel valued, respected and equipped to succeed. When diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are discussed in the workplace, the focus is often limited to race and gender. But in facilities management, DEI must be understood far more broadly. According to Doug Pearson, associate vice president…