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Energy Efficiency in the Era of COVID-19
Use this worksheet to periodically check for reactive maintenance concerns that could be wasting time and energy. Focusing first on squeaky wheels (reactive maintenance) makes your energy program more relevant to the daily work and problems faced by your maintenance team. Get your RCx agent or energy team leader involved in this process, along with your AC supervisor and mechanics.
AHRMM LUC Comments to the FDA’s Draft Guidance for Select Updates for Unique Device Identification: Policy Regarding Global Unique Device Identification Database Requirements for Certain Devices
The AHRMM LUC members submitted comments and recommendations to the FDA's Draft Guidance for Select Updates for Unique Device Identification: Policy Regarding Global Unique Device Identification Database Requirements for Certain Devices. They recommend that information related to all Class I Medical Devices be included in the GUDID without exception.
Weighing the benefits of UV disinfection for HVAC systems
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.
Behavioral Health Patient Bathroom Ligature & Safety Risk Evaluation
This tool is intended to help facilities professionals make good decisions about psychiatric unit toilet room renovations.
Infection Control and Prevention
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) prevention and reduction are longstanding quality and patient safety priorities.
Adverse Weather Checklist
Help prepare your facility for adverse weather-related events through this article and adverse weather checklist available to ASHE members.
Integrating Physical and Behavioral Health: The Time is Now
Unparalleled workforce shortages, negative margins and increasing labor expenses are creating multiple challenges for hospitals and health systems — but integrating physical and behavioral health services can reduce the total cost of care, improve outcomes and improve workforce satisfaction.
Emergency Management Checklist
The Joint Commission (TJC) introduced changes to the Emergency Management (EM) standards which became effective on July 1, 2022.
AHA Annual Membership Meeting 2024 Advocacy Messages Card
Hospitals and health systems continue to face unprecedented challenges, including workforce shortages, soaring costs of providing care, severe underpayment by Medicare and Medicaid, and overwhelming regulatory burdens. These challenges are jeopardizing patients’ access to 24/7 care and services.
AHA House Statement on “Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Health and Human Services Budget”
AHA shares concerns about the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Health and Human Services’ (HHS) budget proposals that would unfairly penalize hospitals and not improve cybersecurity of the entire health care sector.