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Performing safety drills have proven to be effective in emergency situations. “In case of an emergency, please locate your nearest exits.” Everyone knows the phrase. It has become commonplace in American society. It’s said before the movie starts in theaters, on roller coasters and even before a musical act takes the stage. It’s been said…

By making facilities feel less like institutions, organizations can address issues such as aging populations, housing flexibility and workforce shortages. As healthcare organizations seek new approaches to facility design, construction and renovation, healthcare facilities managers need to understand the benefits that hospitality-driven architecture can reshape their facilities in transitional spaces and long-term living environments. In…

The $563 million project is expected to open in 2028. BayCare broke ground on BayCare Hospital Manatee, its 17th hospital, and BayCare HealthHub (Manatee). The hospital will be the county’s first not-for-profit hospital and the only hospital north of the Manatee River. With an anticipated 154 beds in private patient rooms, the $563 million project…

Intuition, also known as gut thinking or our ‘sixth sense,’ is a response shaped by past experiences and knowledge that drives decision-making. Intuition is your brain on autopilot; it is unconscious thinking, processed outside your awareness. Staggeringly, it is estimated that 95% of daily decisions happen subconsciously, so approximately only five percent of decisions are…

By breaking down silos in facilities and improving communication among many interested parties, facility executives can ensure smart buildings perform as intended. The rapid evolution of building automation system (BAS) technology is outpacing traditional design and construction practices for institutional and commercial facilities. The growing disconnects between the design process and the operation of buildings…