Facility Engineering
A step-by-step guide for developing a comprehensive integrated fire protection and life safety inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) program for health care facilities. This timely publication will support facilities managers ahead of CMS’s adoption of NFPA 101-2018 (or later), which will…
The intent of this document is to give hospital facility managers a broad overview of historical and current smoke control systems they are likely to encounter in typical hospital facilities.
While Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is not a new tool for disinfection, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought it to the forefront of discussions again. UV radiation, with sufficient intensity and contact time, can inactivate viruses and bacteria through three main approaches: air, water and surface. One…
ECMs are reliable, unbiased resources that can help organizations integrate sustainable practices into the health care environment.
The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) and Koffel Associates performed a study to investigate the hazards posed by non-sprinkler system components being supported by and/or touching sprinkler pipes.
Energy to Care's Sustainability Tips gather real world examples from health care industry professionals to help readers like you thrive in energy sustainability best practices.
The Energy to Care Sustainability Champions recognizes facilities that demonstrate leadership in health care sustainability.
The Energy to Care Award celebrates facilities accomplishing sustainability goals that will pave the way for environmental stewardship, social equity and fiduciary responsibility
The Energy to Care awards celebrate facilities accomplishing sustainability goals that will pave the way for health care organizations to support healthy, equitable and resilient environments and communities.