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Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities

This white paper explores the causes of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and how to define and develop infection prevention and control methods.

The Building Operator's Guide to Keeping Occupants Safer and Healthier

In the wake of the pandemic, building and facility stakeholders are being asked to re-examine their strategies and prepare for a new …

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What Clean Really Means to a Healthcare Organization's Culture

Insights into HCAHPS cleanliness data correlation coefficients, data analysis, and perceptions. Not only should organizations prioritize goals to improve patient and family …

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Healthy Spaces Checklist: Top Ten Actions for Facilities Engineering Teams

As tenants, employees, and customers return to spaces, here are clear action items your facilities engineering team can take to help everyone …

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IDC: IBM Watson Works on Reinforcing a Safe Return to the Workplace

Global market intelligence firm, IDC, reviewed IBM’s Watson Works. Their findings: IBM is making strides to support more responsive workplace models beyond …

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Updated OSHA Standard: The Facility Manager’s Obligation to Prevent Falls from the Roof

OSHA’s final rule on general industry Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems took effect January 17, 2017. These changes to the …

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Pandemic Preparedness Manual

This manual provides Facility Management professionals assistance in planning for, controlling, and responding to the avian influenza and pandemic influenza threats. Establishing …

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Near Miss Report Form

A template for a near miss report form to document facility-related issues and incidents that have a direct impact on business/employees.

Lessons from Japan’s Latest Destructive Earthquake for Homeowners, Building Owners, and Facility Managers

The Kyushu earthquake of April 16, 2016 strongly affected wood-frame houses and other infrastructure that was built to world-class standards. Contrary to …

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Six Steps to Make Your Garage Safer and Smarter Today

The U.S. Department of Justice points out that "because parking facilities comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity, violent …

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