Healthcare facilities rely on skilled engineers, and some of the best come from the trades. In this episode of Healthcare Facilities Network, we sit down with three engineers who started their careers in landscaping, residential HVAC, remodeling, and hotel maintenance and made the transition into hospital engineering. They share the learning curves, growth opportunities, and key differences they’ve experienced moving from other trades into healthcare. From adapting hands-on skills to hospita...
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Healthcare facilities rely on skilled engineers, and some of the best come from the trades. In this episode of Healthcare Facilities Network, we sit down with three engineers who started their careers in landscaping, residential HVAC, remodeling, and hotel maintenance and made the transition into hospital engineering. They share the learning curves, growth opportunities, and key differences they’ve experienced moving from other trades into healthcare. From adapting hands-on skills to hospita...
Joint Commission: New Rules for Hospital Safety and Standards
Healthcare Facilities Network
48 minutes
1 month ago
Joint Commission: New Rules for Hospital Safety and Standards
Joint Commission is rolling out Accreditation 360, a major update to hospital standards that takes effect January 1, 2026. In this episode of Healthcare Facilities Network, Jim Grana, Life Safety Code Field Director at Joint Commission, walks us through what these changes mean for hospitals and healthcare teams across the U.S. Jim explains how the standards are being restructured, including a nearly 50% reduction in Elements of Performance for some hospitals, and offers practical guidance on...
Healthcare Facilities Network
Healthcare facilities rely on skilled engineers, and some of the best come from the trades. In this episode of Healthcare Facilities Network, we sit down with three engineers who started their careers in landscaping, residential HVAC, remodeling, and hotel maintenance and made the transition into hospital engineering. They share the learning curves, growth opportunities, and key differences they’ve experienced moving from other trades into healthcare. From adapting hands-on skills to hospita...
