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Operational Planning Resources

These resources, compiled by Lorissa MacAllister, Ph.D., AIA, LEED AP, founder and president of Enviah, Grand Rapids, Mich., provide health facilities managers and other health care professionals with information they need to organize data and develop tools for day-to-day facility operations.

AEM risk assessment tool

Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals) contains all CMS requirements and survey guidance for a hospital alternate equipment maintenance (AEM) program. These risk assessment factors are generally not the same as the more common factors that hospitals have used in the past for utility system risk assessments.

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.

Sample facility master planning outline

Breaking a health care facility into subcategories can help to simplify the master planning process.

Ventilation Management Plans

The Ventilation Management Plan (VMP) aims to create a comprehensive strategy to help health care facilities test and maintain all areas that require any type of ventilation management.

Equipment for Emergency Flushing of Eyes Risk Assessment Tool

Taking a good look at eyewash station requirements such as when and where to place eyewash stations in health care facilities.

#MyWhy Campaign

As a physician, nurse, respiratory therapist, environmental services or food services worker or other health care professional, your example is one of the strongest health resources we have. When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, please consider sharing your story to help others understand the importance of getting vaccinated.

Tools & Resources

Compliance Tools
View voting and election resources for the 2020 presidential election including AHA questions for candidates, social media guides, and informative web sites.

Infection Prevention & Life Safety Checklist

Compliance Tools
Although the primary role of hospital engineering and maintenance staff is to service and maintain the building and equipment, it also plays an important role in preventing infections and other safety issues. By being constantly aware of their surroundings and watching for issues that can increase the risk of infection and other dangers, facility professionals can do even more to improve the safety of their buildings. This checklist provides a guide they can use as they walk through their facilities.

We Care, We Vote Home

Initiatives/Campaigns
Learn more about AHA's We Care, We Vote initiative, our advocacy agenda, find your local elections website, and learn about the candidates and their positions on the issues that matter to you.