Healthcare Facilities Network

Earlier this year, Joint Commission rolled out its most significant change to hospital compliance in more than 60 years: Accreditation 360. In this recorded webinar, Tom Grice and Sharon Tyrrell guide facilities leaders through the essential updates and what organizations need to know to prepare for the new framework. The session explains how standards have been streamlined, chapters consolidated, and National Performance Goals updated, highlighting the practical steps teams can take to buil...

Zombies are not science fiction. They are the projects, meetings, rules, and habits that quietly consume time and resources while delivering little real value. In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Diana Kander joins Healthcare Facilities Network alongside industry leaders Michael Hatton and Dennis Ford to challenge how we define productivity in healthcare facilities management. Together, the panel explores the concept of “zombie projects” — initiatives that feel productive but...

Winter isn’t slowing down, and neither can healthcare facilities. In this episode, Paul Cantrell brings his 40+ years of experience managing extreme weather to the table, from blizzards on the Massachusetts coast to hurricanes across the Mediterranean. We dive into practical strategies for storm preparation, in the moment management, and post-storm follow-up, which is an often overlooked but critical step for passing knowledge to the next generation of healthcare FM leaders. Whether you’re ...

Ruben Garcia’s impact on the healthcare facilities community was felt far and wide, and his legacy continues to inspire those who knew him. In this special episode of Healthcare Facilities Network, we’re joined by Jesse Flores and Josh Brackett to discuss an upcoming event honoring the life and legacy of Ruben Garcia. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, colleagues, friends, and industry partners will gather in Houston, Texas for the Ruben Garcia Taco Cook-Off, a day dedicated to celebrating Ruben’s li...

The Joint Commission’s new Accreditation 360 update is reshaping the Healthcare Facilities Management standard, but what are early 2026 surveys revealing in practice? In this episode, we unpack real stories and firsthand observations from some of the first surveys conducted under the updated Accreditation 360 framework. From emerging survey trends to on-the-ground challenges, this conversation offers insight into how organizations are responding to the new expectations. We explore “Bucket F...