Assessing upstream and downstream vulnerabilities
Resources to prepare for electrical and water system failures
View ArticlePlanning for hospital utility failures and recovery
Assessing problem points and preparing a response to help comply with CMS regulations
View ArticleMinimizing facility water system risks
ASHRAE Standard 188 Legionella prevention requirements for hospitals
View ArticleFlorida hospital achieves significant water reduction
Florida Hospital Kissimmee reduced water use using high-efficiency fixtures
View ArticleTapping into water conservation strategies
Assessing domestic, HAC, medical and food service equipment can reveal water-saving opportunities
View ArticleLooking beyond low-flow fixtures for greater water savings
Has your facility embarked on a water-conservation project in the past year?
View ArticleASHE members offer engineering support to Puerto Rico hospitals
Also this week: HHS declares public health emergency in California
View ArticleEngineering team's quick thinking keeps Hurricane Harvey damage at bay
Staff at Ben Taub Hospital quickly handled unexpected pipe bursts and flooding to prevent patient evacuations
View ArticleCleveland Clinic makes carbon-neutrality its newest sustainability goal
Health system plans to reach goal through renewable energy purchases, continued energy efficiency
View ArticleHospital thinks small to meet steam demand
Greenwich Hospital's steam boiler system provides consistency within small footprint
View ArticleTaking a team approach to improving water safety
Multifunctional teams help to increase project buy-in and chances for success
View ArticleHospital's award-winning program protects water quality
NewYork-Presbyterian earns ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award
View ArticleSeven steps to creating a water management program
These steps on how to develop a program based on ASHRAE Standard 188 will help to manage legionellosis risk in building water systems
View ArticleA review of common hospital utility risks
Proactive assessment of hospital utilities can help to minimize risks and ensure safe and efficient operations
View ArticleDeveloping a water management plan of action
ASHE monograph provides guidance on ASHRAE Standard 188 compliance and Legionella risk management
View ArticleRural hospital adopts proactive sustainability
From reducing waste to improving energy usage, St. John's Health has pushed itself to reach new heights of sustainability
View ArticleFocusing on water issues through ASHRAE standard
A brief overview of one of ASHRAE's newest water management standard, designed to reduce risk of water management systems
View ArticleRecord drought conditions pose serious challenges to hospitals
Hospitals strategize to protect their operations from the severe impacts of dry conditions and water restrictions
View ArticleComplying with water management program best practices
Aligning facility operations with three recently updated guidelines on water quality and management
View ArticleMitigating Legionella with a targeted response
Effectively treating Legionella colonization in hospital water systems first requires a thorough understanding of the root cause
View ArticleHospital surpasses water conservation goal years early
Comprehensive water management strategy enables UCI Health to serve more patients with less
View ArticleASHE celebrates the 2023 Sustainability Champions
Ten hospitals are recognized for outstanding leadership in environmental performance
View ArticleHospital rebalances its water supply
Rural facility mitigates hot water dispersal issues with automated solution
View ArticleHealQuest helps hospital staff save money — and the planet
ASHE’s new, customizable program aims to help participants unearth hidden sustainability opportunities within their facilities.
View ArticleASHE launches decarbonization initiatives
From gaining executive buy-in to building a formalized plan, new ASHE programs help facilities map out their journeys
View ArticleThree steps to becoming a more sustainable facility
Optimizing hospital energy, water and waste management operations
View ArticleSustainable strategies for small, rural hospitals
Despite limited resources, small facilities can still bolster decarbonization efforts by engaging in early education and leadership buy-in
View ArticleNew ASHRAE standard for hospital water systems
Implementing ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 514 to manage building water systems in compliance with CMS requirements
View ArticleWater quality standard for sterile processing
What do health care facilities managers need to know to comply with the new ANSI/AAMI water quality standard?
View ArticleChemically compatible plumbing in health care environments
For health care settings, the chemical resistance of thermoplastic plumbing materials is vital
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