Facilities Management
Facilities management provides tremendous opportunities for implementing sustainable practices. Healthcare facilities large and small need to manage their facilities efficiently, affordably, and in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. From a building’s architecture and construction materials to its electrical and HVAC systems, green thinking can yield cost savings while contributing to a healthier workplace – and a less-polluted world.
Facilities Management includes the following sections:
- Planning, Assessment and Monitoring
- Energy Efficiency including the use of alternative energies
- Building Operations and Maintenance including Boilers, Incinerators, and Lighting
- Refrigerant Management
- Indoor Air Quality including Air Introduction and Exhaust Systems and Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
- Water Use including Water Reduction, Conservation, and Wastewater Treatment
