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Canada still has a long way to go to become barrier-free within the next 15 years, and federally-regulated organizations will need to prioritize specific actions that advance accessibility and disability inclusion to attain goals under the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), according to a new report released last week. The federal report, compiled by Canada’s Chief…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Bollards are short, mounted vertical posts that create a barrier to prevent vehicles from entering facilities, utilities, pedestrian areas, and sensitive components inside facilities. Facilities professionals should install bollards on their properties for asset protection and…

  A design that retains openness between staff and patients contributes to a more normalizing, stress-reducing environment. The ideal design of a behavioral health staff station has long been a subject of debate. Historical designs often have overemphasized security and included a partial or full-height, glazed barrier between staff and patients. But recent studies and…

  Introduction of code comes in response to increasing workplace violence against healthcare employees. Vanderbilt Health has implemented new signage and policies to address the increasing incidence of workplace violence against healthcare workers, according to a press release. The signs at Vanderbilt Health hospitals and clinics say that inappropriate behavior toward staff is not tolerated….

In much of the world, healthcare is shifting toward a patient-centric model that parallels other industries. This has involved a prioritization of patient experience and a greater reliance on digital offerings and engagement, among other changes. The goal of this shift is to provide care that is better, more accessible, and more affordable. In Latin…

None of us have been able to escape recent news articles on artificial intelligence (AI): how it will change our future, help reduce our workloads, better organize our buildings, homes and even our lives. There are advantages and practical applications in facilities management that entail examining potential contributions, our capacity for enhancement, and optimizing the…