Health Care Maintenance and Operations: The Facilities Management Handbook

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Successful facilities managers are embracing a proactive approach to maintenance and operations (M&O) — called health care asset management (HCAM) — that utilizes predictive risk assessment and reliability-centered tactics to get ahead of critical M&O issues before they cause crippling and costly problems. Health Care Maintenance and Operations: The Facilities Management Handbook teaches how to use HCAM to avoid reactionary firefighting, rein in the unwieldly job of health care M&O, and institute a methodical, data-powered and technology-driven M&O strategy that ensures facilities stay compliant, optimized and delivering high-quality care 24/7. The book provides new and long-time facilities managers an essential primer on core M&O work and goals that are unique to the health care physical environment.

Table of Contents Overview:

  • Part 1: Common Maintenance and Operations Work
  • Part 2: Maintenance and Operations Strategy
  • Part 3: Maintenance and Operations Tactics
  • Part 4: Building Infrastructure and Grounds Management
  • Part 5: Life Safety Maintenance and Operations
  • Part 6: Electrical Systems Maintenance and Operations
  • Part 7: HVAC Systems Maintenance and Operations
  • Part 8: Plumbing and Piped Systems
  • Part 9: Other M&O Duties, Systems and Equipment
  • Conclusion: Proper M&O Saves Time, Money and Lives

Member: $195.00
Non-Member: $225.00

 


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Publication details:

Product Code055400 (Print) | P055400 (Digital)
CategoryHealth Care Facilities Management
AuthorASHE
Published2026