October 2006

FYI: Opening Doors with Personalized Care
New technology can help maintain quality of life for residents of continuing care facilities by giving access
to safe areas.
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With ample planning and integration, a sustainable facility can be constructed without additional cost.
However, careful planning is crucial.
By Betsy del Monte, AIA, LEED AP
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FYI: Making the Best Case for Medical Equipment
Selecting the right case for medical devices and equipment can be vital to the successful care of patients.
By Ed Sullivan
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Special Feature: Women's Spas and Wellness Centers
Hospitals that invest in women's spas or wellness centers provide important community resources while
adding a positive impact to the bottom line.
By Doug Wignall, AIA, and Cyndi McCullough, MSN
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CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES

FM Continuing Education: A Proactive Approach to Energy Savings
By Ron Blagus
By completing this lesson, participants may qualify for continuing education credits from professional
facility management associations or licensing boards.
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Columns

Editorial
By Ode Keil, Senior Editor
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Inside Leadership Strategies
By A. Robert Turk
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DEPARTMENTS

In The News
Speaking with Toy Henson, director of education and market development for The Metal Initiative
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Ask The Experts
Facility management, safety and environmental professionals field readers' questions regarding infection
control, lighting and emergency preparedness.
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Regs In Review
2006 Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities
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Product Roundup: Furniture and Fixtures
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Regs In Review
2006 Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities
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Product Roundup: Furniture and Fixtures
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Facility Solutions: Expanding Power Protection Systems
Cardiac catheterization labs at Scripps Green Hospital don't miss a beat with upgraded energy storage
systems.
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New Products
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Classifieds
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ON THE COVER
Cover photo courtesy of The Beck Group, Dallas.


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