/ en Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:28:17 -0500 Tue, 15 Jul 25 15:53:12 -0500 /news/headline/2025-07-15-unc-health-blue-ridge-receives-ashe-2025-excellence-health-care-facility-management-award <p>The American Society for Health Care Engineering July 15 <a href="https://www.ashe.org/unc-health-blue-ridge-celebrated-ashe-award-excellence-facilities-management" target="_blank">announced</a> UNC Health Blue Ridge as the winner of its 2025 Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award.</p><p>The hospital last year completed a new six-story pavilion on its central campus in Morganton, N.C., that expands the hospital from 338,060 square feet to 557,181 square feet, encompassing 30 updated intensive care unit and emergency department rooms, as well as dedicated behavioral health spaces. The expansion also increased capacity to 214 inpatient beds and helped the hospital secure a Level III trauma center designation. Since opening, patient wait times have decreased by 33% and ED visit stay durations have fallen by 9 minutes on average, while centralizing inpatient care has allowed the system to increase visit volume by 3%.</p><p>Officials from UNC Health Blue Ridge will be presented with the award during the Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Columbus, Ohio, July 27-30.</p> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:53:12 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/headline/2025-06-10-ashe-deputy-executive-director-appointed-battery-safety-committee-advocate-health-care <p>The American Society for Health Care Engineering June 10 <a href="https://www.ashe.org/ashes-chad-beebe-appointed-technical-committee-new-standard-nfpa-800" target="_blank">announced</a> (https://www.ashe.org/ashes-chad-beebe-appointed-technical-committee-new-standard-nfpa-800) that Chad Beebe, its deputy executive director, has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association Board to serve on its technical committee for NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code. NFPA 800 is a proposed new standard that would provide uniform, minimum requirements addressing battery hazards across all stages of a battery鈥檚 life cycle and in common applications. Beebe began serving on the committee in April, and he will advocate for considerations unique to health care in the development of regulatory policy on safe battery operation.</p> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:16:18 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/headline/2025-05-19-hcmc-spring-symposium-replay-available <p>A replay of the Hospital Capacity Management Consortium鈥檚 Spring Symposium is now available. The event, for health care capacity management professionals, focused on financial management, command center design, and length of stay and readmissions. <a href="https://www.capacitymanagement.org/education/symposium"><strong>WATCH NOW</strong></a> inside the Beltway, as well as in several battleground states.</p> Mon, 19 May 2025 16:33:13 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /career-resources/certification-center/chfm <div> /* Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar */ .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; max-width: 1170px; margin: 0px auto 25px auto; } .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { position: absolute; bottom: 40px; color: #003087; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); width: 100%; padding: 20px 40px; font-size: 3em; box-shadow: 0 3px 8px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); } @media (max-width:991px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 2.5em; } } @media (max-width:767px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { font-size: 2em; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; padding: 10px 20px; } } @media (max-width:530px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { position: relative; background-color: #63666A22; } } <header class="Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-04/aha-cc-chfm-banner-image-1170x250.png" alt="Banner Image"><div><h1>Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM)</h1></div></header></div><div class="row"> p.center_Lead { color: #63666A; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.4; font-size: 21px; margin-bottom:25px; } <div class="col-md-9"><p class="center_Lead">Elevate your career in health care facilities management with the Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) credential. This prestigious certification demonstrates your mastery of five essential domains, including compliance, planning, design, and construction, maintenance and operations, finance, and administration.</p><p class="center_Lead">Earning the CHFM certification gives you a competitive edge in the job market and showcases your expertise and experience as a health care facility manager.</p><p class="center_Lead">Learn about how to get certified or how to renew your <a href="#Certifications" title="Jump to Health Care Certifications For Professional Development">certification below</a> or visit <a href="https://www.ashe.org/resources/chfmexamprep" target="_blank" title="Visit American Society For Health Care Engineering (ASHE) | Certified Health Care Facility Manager Resources">American Society for Health Care Engineering</a> (ASHE).</p></div><div class="col-md-3"><div><h4 class="text-align-center"><a href="/career-resources/certification-center" title="黑料正能量 Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)">黑料正能量 Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)</a></h4><img src="/sites/default/files/2023-08/CHFM_logo_250x250.png" alt="Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) Logo"><ul><li><a href="#Resources" title="Here you will find links to forms, documents, and other relevant content"><strong>Program Resources</strong></a></li><li>P: <a href="(312) 422-3702" title="Call the Certification team">(312) 422-3702</a></li><li>E: <a href="mailto:certification@aha.org?subject=Info%20about%20the%20AHA%20Certification%20Center:%20CHFM" title="Email the Certification team">certification@aha.org</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="row" id="Certifications"> /* PFLmenu */ .PFLmenu { margin: 20px auto; 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margin-bottom: 20px; } h2.SessionTitle { font-weight: 700; background-color: #003087; color: #fff; padding: 15px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 33px; } .SessionEvents { margin-bottom: 30px; } .SessionEvents br { margin-bottom: 10px; } .SessionEvents h3 { font-size: 30px; } .SessionEvents h4 { color: #9d2235; } .SessionEvents ul { list-style: none; /* Remove default bullets */ padding-left: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px; } .SessionEvents ul li { margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 16px; } .SessionEvents ul li::before { content: " "; font-size: 1em; margin-right: 10px; display: inline-block; height: 12px; background-color: #9d2235; width: 12px; position: relative; top: 0px; } .SessionEvents ul li { padding-left: 23px; text-indent: -23px; } <div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Qualify"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Do I Qualify for Certification?</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"><h3 id="Researchers">Eligibility for the examination requires <span>ONE</span> of the following:</h3><ul><li>Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of associated engineering experience*, three (3) years of which must have been in a health care setting; and including three (3) years of management/supervisory/administrative experience in a health care setting.</li><li>Associate degree from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of associated engineering experience*, three (3) years of which must have been in a health care setting; and including five (5) years of management/ supervisory/administrative experience in a health care setting.</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent plus seven (7) years of associated engineering experience*, three (3) years of which must have been in a health care setting; and including five (5) years of management/supervisory/administrative experience in a health care setting.</li></ul><p><em><small>*Associated engineering experience refers to work experience in the following functional areas: facility management; operations and maintenance; clinical engineering; safety and security; planning, design and construction; or environmental management.</small></em></p></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div><div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Logistics"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Testing Logistics</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"> <img alt="medical staff with hand to head" src="/sites/default/files/2022-09/spg_job_stressor_400.png"> </div>--><p>The 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center contracts with PSI to administer its certification exams.</p><p>Eligible candidates <a href="http://ams.aha.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=AHACertApply&ct1_credential=CHFM&ct2_process=CHFM_APP" title="Apply">must apply</a> to take the exam with the 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center. Once the candidate purchases their exam, they can schedule their exam with PSI through the <a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webkey=c2d2b8a9-0b78-4ff4-88c2-1fd4ebbd2302" title="AHA Certification Portal">AHA Certification Portal</a>. Candidates can schedule their exam with PSI at an approved <a href="https://home.psiexams.com/#/test-center?p=NGH9CHWN" title="Find an Exam Center">testing center</a> or they can schedule a <a href="https://www.psiexams.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PM-Online-Proctoring-Full-Guide.pdf" target="_blank" title="PSI | Testing Excellence: Online Proctoring Guide">live-remote proctored</a> exam with PSI.</p><p>If you need to reschedule an exam, log in to the <a href="http://ams.aha.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=AHACertApply&ct1_credential=CHFM&ct2_process=CHFM_APP" target="_blank" title="Online Certification Management Portal">Online Certification Management Portal</a>.</p><h3>Exam cost:</h3><ul><li>$275 for ASHE members</li><li>$425 for non-members</li><li>Eligible veterans can have the cost of their <a href="https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/" target="_blank" title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs| Get paid back for test fees">exam reimbursed</a></li></ul><p>Candidates that pass their exam can expect to receive their official certification from the 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center two to four weeks after their testing date. Please contact the <a href="mailto:certification@aha.org?subject=Info%20about%20the%20AHA%20Certification%20Center:%20CHFM" title="Email the Certification team">黑料正能量 Association Certification Center</a> if you have questions about a certification or need the receipt for the exam for your records.</p></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div><div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Process"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Recertification Process</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"><h3>Certificants can renew their certification in <span>two</span> ways:</h3><ul><li><strong>Option 1:</strong> Track and renew your CE credits by logging into your <a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webkey=c2d2b8a9-0b78-4ff4-88c2-1fd4ebbd2302" target="_blank" title="Certification Portal">Certification Portal</a> and <a href="/system/files/media/file/2019/05/AHA_CC-CHFM-QualifyingActivities.pdf" target="_blank" title="AHA CC CHFM Qualifying Activities">documenting 45 qualifying contact hours</a> over your three-year certification period.</li><li><strong>Option 2:</strong> Successfully pass the CHFM exam.</li></ul><p>Certificants may submit their renewal <span><strong>one year</strong></span> before the current expiration date. However, if you submit your application early, that will not change the expiration date or extend the next renewal cycle. Your 45 contact hours must fall within the three-year certification dates.</p><h3>Renewal fees:</h3><ul><li>$135 for ASHE members</li><li>$225 for non-members</li></ul><p><em><small>Additional $50 if renewing in the 30 days after your expiration date.</small></em></p><p><em><small>You can submit your certification renewal up to 30 days after your expiration date with a $50 late fee. However, you cannot submit CECs you earned during this 30-day extended grace period. If you do not submit your renewal by the end of the 30-days, you will have to retake and successfully pass the exam to reinstate your credential.</small></em></p><p><em><small>The 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center may grant an extension of time to a certificant to complete the number of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) required for a recertification cycle. An extension of time shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility for completion of the recertification requirements for the cycle in which the extension period falls. A certificant with a credential in Revoked status is NOT eligible to request an extension.</small></em></p></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div><div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Study"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Study Resources</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"><ul><li>Review the <a href="https://www.ashe.org/resources/chfmexamprep" target="_blank" title="ASHE | Certified Health Care Facility Manager Resources">ASHE resource page</a> to see a list of materials and classes offered for CHFM exam preparation.</li><li>Take the <a href="https://www.psionlinestore.com/aha/" target="_blank" title="psi Testing Excellence | AHA (黑料正能量 Association Certification Center)">SAE-Self Assessment Exam</a>, an online test that parallels the actual certification exam.</li></ul></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div> .y-hr3 div:nth-child(2){ border-top: solid 2px lightgrey; margin: 25px 0px } <div class="row y-hr3"><div class="col-md-3"> </div><div class="col-md-6"> </div><div class="col-md-3"> </div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12" id="Resources"><div class="col-md-12"><h2>Program Resources</h2></div><div class="col-md-4 col-sm-6"><h3>Quick Links</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.ashe.org/" target="_blank">ASHE</a></li><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2019/05/AHA_CC-CHFM-Handbook.pdf" target="_blank" title="AHA CC CHFM Handbook">Candidate Handbook</a></li><li><a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=aha&WebCode=runreports&RedirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fams.aha.org%2Feweb%2FReports%2FReportStart.aspx%3FReportKey%3Dc61e4e61-dc4e-4cc3-a20c-790963bebfd3%26cpg_code%3Dchfm%26new_certs%3Dno&_ga=2.118714633.1619578656.1508702991-352981974.1508351712" target="_blank" title="Credential Verification">Credential Verification</a></li><li><a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webkey=c2d2b8a9-0b78-4ff4-88c2-1fd4ebbd2302" target="_blank" title="Certification Portal">Certification Portal</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-md-4 col-sm-6"><h3>Forms</h3><ul><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2023/11/AHA-CC-W9.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the W9">W9</a></li><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2023/02/AHA_CC-Pin-Cert-form.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the Certificate/Pin Order Form">Certificate/Pin Order Form</a></li><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2024/05/AHA_CC-Logo-form.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the Logo Order Form">Logo Order Form</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12"><h3>Health Care Certifications</h3><ul><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#PatientSafety" title="Patient Safety Professionals">Patient Safety Professionals</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#EnvironmentalServices" title="Environmental Services Professionals">Environmental Services Professionals</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#Facilities" title="Facilities Professionals">Facilities Professionals</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#Construction" title="Construction">Construction</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#SupplyChain" title="Supply Chain">Supply Chain</a></li></ul></div></div></div> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:46:26 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/headline/2023-07-12-blog-august-conference-highlights-vital-role-built-environment-patient-care <p>Health care engineering professionals will connect to explore new and emerging trends and long-standing issues at the AHA鈥檚 American Society for Health Care Engineering Annual Conference, Aug. 6-9 in San Antonio. <strong><a href="/news/blog/2023-07-12-ashe-annual-conference-highlights-vital-role-built-environment-patient-care" target="_blank">LEARN MORE</a></strong></p> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:40:55 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/blog/2023-07-12-ashe-annual-conference-highlights-vital-role-built-environment-patient-care <p>The <a href="https://www.ashe.org/ashe-annual?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ashe-annual&utm_content=aha-today" target="_blank">American Society for Health Care Engineering Annual Conference</a> will be held Aug. 6-9 in San Antonio. This gathering allows professionals to connect, discuss new and emerging trends, and explore long-standing issues. Gordon Howie, regional director of facilities and construction services for the Mayo Clinic, and ASHE board president, underscores the crucial role that gatherings like the ASHE conference play in supporting professionals: <br />  <br /> <em>鈥淭he knowledge and connections I get during these ASHE conferences directly translate into improved efficiencies, cost-effectiveness, and overall quality of care within our hospital. Investing in attending the ASHE Annual Conference is an investment in the continuous improvement of our facilities, enabling us to provide the best possible environment for patients, visitors and staff.鈥�</em> </p> <p>Former NFL player and American Ninja Warrior contestant Anthony Trucks will be this year鈥檚 keynote speaker.</p> <p>The AHA works diligently with <a href="https://www.ashe.org/?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=aha-today" target="_blank">ASHE</a> to promote, encourage and support the many professionals that ensure the built environment is safe, up-to-code, and comfortable for patients, their families, staff, care teams and stakeholders. The work of these professionals is a crucial part of health care and wellness. </p> <p>High-quality patient care begins before patients arrive at a health care setting. The environment, including the facilities and surrounding areas, creates a safe and satisfying experience for those seeking medical assistance. Engineers, HVAC technicians, construction managers, administrators, architects and others are part and parcel of the overall health care landscape. </p> <p>Their work is critical to maintaining a resilient and adaptive health care system and often includes pivotal operations. Many of these operations include heating and cooling systems, lighting, door operation and maintenance, high-traffic buildings and pathways design, window installation, elevators and more. These professionals collaborate to create environments that can withstand the elements, resist pathogens, encourage safe transit, and house critical machinery and systems for patients needing life-saving treatments.鈥疶he work of professionals in the built environment ensures that patients are comfortable, have better experiences and higher levels of safety and satisfaction.  </p> <p>Lizzie Ortolano, executive director of ASHE and the <a href="https://www.ashrm.org/?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=homepage" target="_blank">American Society for Health Care Risk Management</a>, explains that the careful crafting of health care facilities also includes attention to code and compliance. She states that many professionals working on built environments must understand the complex and evolving nature of laws, standards and requirements and integrate them to reflect cost-effective sensibilities. They must also work alongside various health care entities, create sustainable practices and craft projects with a specific focus and scope. </p> <p><em>鈥淔acilities management professionals who create and maintain the built environment work tirelessly to ensure that compliance and safety requirements are centered, focusing on long-term sustainability. We [ASHE] and the AHA strive to provide a space for facilities managers to learn innovative, cost-saving and proactive strategies, while advocating to alleviate regulatory burden. The built environment is a fundamental part of the health care experience, and professionals should feel supported in this important endeavor.鈥� - Lizzie Ortolano, Executive Director, ASHE & ASHRM</em> </p> <p>Facilities management functions as the collaborative center wherein they combine overlapping departmental objectives with a focus on saving costs, time and labor. Facility managers are critical in overseeing many processes while seeing the bigger picture.  </p> <p>They work hard to stay informed about emerging technologies and effective long-term strategies, leverage solid security measures, and manage risks to the facilities, staff, patients and stakeholders. They also play a role in the maintenance of machines and processes. This includes heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), fire monitoring, water management and the analysis of air quality. These systems are integral to facility operations.  </p> <p>Another critical aspect of facilities management includes a vision toward future practices and creating environmentally low-impact settings. As climate change issues converge in ways that continually affect communities, experts that devise health care maintenance plans and construction look for ways to reduce the carbon footprint and emissions. </p> <p>They often work with hospital administrators and others to create fiscally-sound plans that reduce the toll of facilities on the climate. ASHE and the AHA advise and extend educational opportunities for many of these professionals to stay up to date on the latest codes, regulations, and sustainable practices. </p> <p>If you鈥檇 like to know more about challenges in the built environment field or attend the annual conference, visit鈥�<a href="https://www.ashe.org/?&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=aha-today" target="_blank">ASHE.org</a>.</p> <p><em>Deanna Martin is the 黑料正能量 Association's vice president for professional membership groups.</em></p> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:31:21 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/headline/2022-05-05-epa-again-recognizes-ashes-long-term-commitment-energy-efficiency <p>The Environmental Protection Agency today presented AHA鈥檚 American Society for Health Care Engineering with its <a href="https://www.ashe.org/ashe-receives-2022-energy-star-partner-year-sustained-excellence-award">2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year鈥擲ustained Excellence Award</a>, the program鈥檚 highest honor, for its long-term commitment to fighting climate change and protecting public health through energy efficiency. </p> <p>ASHE has received the Sustained Excellence Award for four consecutive years and the Partner of the Year award for six consecutive years.</p> <p>鈥淩eceiving this award for a sixth year recognizes our members鈥� ongoing dedication to reducing their carbon footprint, supporting more sustainable health care facilities,鈥� said Kara Brooks, ASHE senior associate director of sustainability. 鈥淲e are excited to build on our previous success and support hospitals in achieving their goals.鈥� <br />  </p> Thu, 05 May 2022 15:39:39 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/headline/2022-04-22-hhs-launches-voluntary-pledge-initiative-reduce-health-sector-emissions <p>The Department of Health and Human Services today <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/22/hhs-launches-pledge-initiative-mobilize-health-care-sector-reduce-emissions.html">invited</a> hospitals, health systems and other health sector organizations to join a voluntary initiative to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and increase their climate resilience. The initiative asks organizations to sign by June 3 a <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/climate-change-health-equity-environmental-justice/climate-change-health-equity/actions/health-care-sector-pledge/index.html">pledge</a> to half their emissions by 2030, among other actions. The White House plans to host a meeting in June to highlight health sector progress in promoting climate actions.</p> <p>AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack <a href="/press-releases/2022-04-22-aha-statement-hhs-pledge-initiative-mobilize-health-care-sector-reduce">said</a>, 鈥淎merica鈥檚 hospitals and health systems see the public health effects of climate change first-hand, from buildings damaged during natural disasters to increases in asthma and other chronic conditions due to poor air quality. The social and structural factors that influence health, access to health insurance, exposure to pollution and other factors also result in some communities bearing a disproportionate burden from extreme climate-related events. That is why the AHA and our professional membership groups are already taking steps to help hospitals reduce the carbon footprints of facilities. The hospital field is committed to doing our part to reduce emissions and promote environmental stewardship, but we know we cannot do this alone. We urge the Biden Administration to pursue a collaborative approach with input from the entire health care field, regulators and experts as it identifies which tools and resources will be most helpful moving forward. We appreciate the Administration鈥檚 focus and dedication to this critical issue and, working together, we can maintain high standards for patient care and safety while taking steps to operate in a more sustainable way and reducing the impacts of climate on the health of all communities.鈥�</p> <p>AHA is a member of the National Academy of Medicine鈥檚 <a href="https://nam.edu/programs/climate-change-and-human-health/action-collaborative-on-decarbonizing-the-u-s-health-sector/">Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector</a>, a public-private partnership launched in 2021. NAM today <a href="https://nam.edu/more-than-110-organizations-join-the-national-academy-of-medicine-in-addressing-climate-change/">announced</a> more than 110 organizations from around the world have joined this effort. </p> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:59:23 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/headline/2022-04-13-hospitals-can-participate-nam-climate-collaborative <p>The National Academy of Medicine is launching an action collaborative in support of decarbonizing the U.S. health care sector as a means for addressing climate change. The initiative acknowledges climate change as a public health and equity crisis, providing a platform on which organizations from across the health care sector can work in collaboration to address climate change and protect human health, well-being and equity. AHA is a collaborative member of the effort. Hospitals can participate in the initiative by becoming a network organization by April 18; <a href="https://nam.edu/programs/climate-change-and-human-health/action-collaborative-on-decarbonizing-the-u-s-health-sector/climate-network-organizations/">learn more here</a>.</p> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:54:45 -0500 Health Care Facility Management /news/news/2022-03-21-ashe-honors-3-hospitals-creating-innovative-health-care-spaces <p>At its International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction in New Orleans, the American Society for Health Care Engineering today presented <a href="https://www.ashe.org/ashe-celebrates-collaboration-health-facility-projects">2022 Vista Awards for new construction, renovation and infrastructure</a> to Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah; Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.; and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, Va., respectively. The awards recognize collaboration in creating optimal health care environments. ASHE is an AHA professional membership group.</p> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:24:26 -0500 Health Care Facility Management