Resource Library

This collection of articles will help health care facilities professionals understand and prepare for new trends that experts anticipate emerging in the near future of our field.

Successfully pass any inspection related to compliance with NFPA 99, 2012 edition, by learning a risk-based approach to systems and equipment.

Taming building automation system alarm fatigue

Increase your understanding of electrical systems, the lifeblood of the health care facility.

Determine which requirements can be completed in-house and the possible cost benefits of each.

Door Inspection Tool 2019.

Understand the Storage and use of Medical Gas Cylinder with the 2012 Edition of NFPA 99 in Mind

Safeguard against fire-related hazards with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Protect patients, staff, and visitors in health care facilities.

This monograph provides a step-by-step model for building a business case in support of energy resiliency investments in health care facilities. It also includes other best practices and ways to support resiliency.

Speakers: Tim Adams, Sue Andersen, Kathy Tolomeo, David M. Sine and Kathryn PetrovicThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as well as the Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations are placing an increased emphasis on assessing risks and providing a physical environment consistent with the identified risks. This session focuses on the process of risk assessment and mitigation of behavioral health patient safety physical risks. 

Speakers: Jonathan Flannery, MHSA, CHFM, FASHE, FACHE, Senior Associate Director of Advocacy, ASHE; Jonathan Hart, P.E., Principal Fire Protection Engineer, NFPA; William Koffel, FSFPE, P.E., President, Koffel and Associates 

 LUNCH AND LEARNSeptember 20, 2018Speaker: Shane Sullivan, Director of North American Sales, Grainger Supplier Partner, Nephros, Inc.,This webinar is sponsored by:

This monograph covers the mechanics of LED lighting and shows relevant applications in health care facilities. It explains how hospitals can use LEDs to save resources and improve the patient and staff experience.

LUNCH AND LEARNTuesday, October 2, 2018Speaker: Eric DItmanASHE’s Lunch and Learn webinar series covers variety of topics and solutions for those who design, build, operate, and maintain hospitals. These webinars, which range from 30 to 45 minutes, are a way to find out about new innovations and stay up-to-date on critical issues – all on your lunch break. This webinar is sponsored by: 

Cut your health care facility's operational costs with our tips, tactics, and case studies for energy cost reduction.

Using the Health Care Physical Environment to Prevent and Control Infection: A Best Practice Guide to Help Health Care Organizations Create Safe, Healing Environments

LUNCH AND LEARNTuesday, October 16, 2018Speaker: Rick Cowman, QSSP & OSHA 30, Sr Manager, Service and Solutions Development, Grainger; Mark Schwartz, Director of Medical Center Facilities, University of Rochester Medical Center; Tony Martinez, VP of Quality & Marketing, Audit Pro