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Peer Review

Peer Project Initiative

When was the Last Time you Checked HVAC Coils for Mold & Bacteria

Mechanical cleaning of coils every 6 months is not effective so Healthcare facilities need solutions to control bacteria, mold and viruses including Covid-19 in HVAC systems 24/7. Steril-Aire UVC Systems are a CDC approved technology to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), reduce Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) and associated liability costs. Steril-Aire UVC Systems are backed by a 2 ½ year peer reviewed ASHRAE study of 6 NE hospitals. Not All UVC Systems are the same.

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Member Spotlight

NEHES Welcomes New Members

Jonathan Campbell

Senior Project Manager
Tufts Medical Center

John Duraes
Project Manager
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital

Dominick Romero
Supervisor, Plant Engineering
The University of Vermont Medical Center

David Brown
Sr. Dir. Facilities
Baystate Health

Alexandra Mackey
Project Manager
Tufts Medical Center

ASHE Update

Getting Front-Line Staff Involved in the Design Process

Health Facilities Management
The American Society for Health Care Engineering offers a tool that can aid in engaging front-line staff in the design process.

Sustainability

Golden Practices Initiative

Seaman DiCarlo General Contractors, Inc.

Facility Management News

2022 Hospital Construction Survey

Health Facilities Management
More than a third of hospitals that responded to a recent survey indicated that they had performed an emergency repair within the past three years.

How Efficient Is Your Liquid Oxygen System?

Health Facilities Management
With the increased demand for oxygen as a result of the pandemic, it's important to be able to assess the efficiency of one's liquid oxygen system.

Troubleshooting Pin-Hole Leaks in Healthcare Piping Systems

Healthcare Facilities Today
Taking steps to prevent small leaks can help healthcare facililities avoid expensive problems down the road