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The impacts of the damage done by Hurricanes Milton and Helene have severely challenged facilities managers (FMs) with building recovery efforts. That’s why Facilities Management Advisor has created this short guide for helping FMs deal with the very first steps you should take to get your facilities accessible again after a hurricane. These first steps…

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved 208 investments in school projects, totaling $175 million, under the new Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program. Launched earlier this year as part of the 2023-24 state budget, the new program provides grants of up to $5 million to public school districts and career…

The new facility is expected to open by the end of summer 2028. Governor Wes Moore joined elected officials and leadership from the University of Maryland Medical System for the groundbreaking of the UM Shore Regional Medical Center. Upon completion, the UM Shore Regional Medical Center will replace the existing hospital in downtown Easton. The…

The 282,000-square-foot facility will open with 82 beds, with plans to add more if needed. AdventHealth Riverview, the health system’s newest greenfield hospital, officially opened, marking a significant next step in providing high-quality health care for the rapidly growing communities in the South Hillsborough County area. The 282,000-square-foot facility will open with 82 beds and…

Lighting in a healthcare facility goes beyond brightening up a dim space. Lighting has many different functions within a healthcare facility aside from simply illuminating a space. Given this, paying attention to using lighting effectively is important to providing a positive and healing experience with healthcare. These are three key functions lighting provides for healthcare…

Securing K-12 school buildings is a critical responsibility for facilities managers. With increasing concerns about school safety, implementing electronic access control (EAC) systems has become a best practice. A layered security approach, starting from the outside and moving inward, is recommended to ensure comprehensive protection. This method enhances security and allows for phased implementation, making…

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…