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Guides/Reports
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 require integrated life safety ITM for all high-rise buildings.
Monograph
Get insights into the regulatory requirements and maintenance recommendations for smoke control systems in hospitals.
Compliance Tools
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 of the applications of UV lamp includes being used in HVAC systems.
Compliance Tools
ASHE's medical air testing tool is the key to a reliable and efficient medical gas system.
Monograph
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.
Resources
Get real-world sustainability tips from professionals in health care facilities. Learn how to thrive in energy sustainability best practices.
Resources
This 2 day event brings together health care facilities professionals on a quest to discover low-cost energy savings opportunities at a hospital or clinical site.
Guides/Reports
This 2013 ASHE Advocacy Report features articles on the unique hospital environment, improving codes and standards, and ways to get involved.
Checklists
This downloadable Word document is a sample monthly log for maintaining special ventilation rooms. DOWNLOAD NOW
On-Demand Educational Webinars
This session provides a detailed look at the many codes and standards that health care engineers must know to have a successful, code-compliant facility.