Resource Library

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.

This lunch and learn will talk about impact and usage of sensors, as well as, highlight novel implementations.

Strengthen your facility's readiness for compliance surveys with ASHE's Physical Environment Survey Readiness Program. Register now for upcoming live programs!

Introduction to Health Care Facilities Management: This award-winning, in-depth 130+ page introductory book provides an orientation to the dynamic field of health care facilities management. Along the way, we provide tips and anecdotes from seasoned health care professionals that will be valuable to newcomers, engaging to experienced HFMs and thought-provoking to other health care professionals.

Walk through the electrical safety roadmap from pre-design through installation and post-installation.

This course will walk participants through site acceptance and in-service testing and will review best practices that will empower facility owners and managers to administer appropriate test strategies and service programs to maintain a reliable power system.

Make facility master planning easier with our sample template. Customize your plan using our subcategories. Join ASHE for more resources and support.

in this session we will explore the unintended consequences of having so many sinks. We will explore the dynamics of transmission from patient to drain and back to patient. We will present the current understanding of the problem, assess challenges created by antibiotic resistant bacteria in wastewater premise plumbing and explore potential solutions.

In this webinar, the presenters will review current and proposed CMS/TJC requirements in the context of ASHRAE 188 and will discuss practical implications of the proposed new TJC/CMS requirements for healthcare facilities.

This presentation will provide an overview of annual fire door inspection requirements, strategies for remediation of non-compliant issues and on-going management of openings.

We examine the effectiveness of capture efficiencies at different MERV ratings. And we explore why MERV-A ratings are critical for determining filter choices. The presentation wraps up with a discussion on HEPA filters, in-room air purifiers, and air cleaners.

Join a panel of code experts to discuss the latest developments in emergency preparedness, CMS and more regarding codes and standards requirements. Take this opportunity to ask questions that are important to you, your organization and the field to learn approaches and best practices from our team of experts.

ASHE offers resources specific to ventilation and negative pressure rooms to reinforce and build on your knowledge base in these areas.

ASHE has developed and compiled resources specific to ventilation and negative pressure rooms to build on your knowledge base and assist you in educating and training others

George Mills, CEO of ATG (a JLL company), and former Director of Engineering with The Joint Commission, will focus on Life Safety in business occupancies and the increased focus it will see from The Joint Commission this year.

Just Ask ASHE:Q1 2021 WebinarSpeaker: ASHEGet trusted answers to your compliance questions from a panel of code experts. 

This webinar discuss how to break the reactive and expensive cycle that plaques most facilities and turn the corner towards positive audits and long term cost savings.

During this webinar, we will explore the barriers healthcare networks face at each stage and discuss the strategies to overcome them so you can advance your energy management strategy.