In this episode of Between the Lines with FGI, John Williams and Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos welcome back our beloved co-host, Bridget McDougall, as she continues to navigate an unexpected and challenging chapter in her family's life: caring for her 8-year-old son following the sudden onset of acute psychiatric symptoms. Bridget's journey included repeated crises, multiple hospitalizations, and countless hours in health care spaces—giving her a unique, firsthand perspective on how the built environment can aid or hinder healing. While the conversation focuses on the intersection of the FGI Codes/Guidelines, design, and patient experience, we begin with a brief look at what led her family to seek care. Join Marissa, John, and Bridget as they explore why design matters in moments of vulnerability and how health care spaces shape recovery.

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American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE): Optimizing health care facilities

In the Season 3 opener of Between the Lines with FGI, cohosts John Williams and Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos sit down with Jonathan Flannery, MHSA, CHFM, FASHE, FACHE, senior associate director, American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) and Mark Mochel, MBA, CHFM, SASHE, ACABE, strategic account executive at Brightly, A Siemens Company, to unpack one of health care's most overlooked challenges—deferred maintenance. Together, they explore how proactive infrastructure investment can enhance patient safety, reduce long-term costs, and foster collaboration across design, construction, and operations. With real-world stories and strategic insights, listeners will learn how facility managers, architects, and clinical leaders can turn maintenance planning into a vital component of care delivery.

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American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE): Optimizing health care facilities

Brightly, A Siemens Company: Software to create more secure, efficient, & compliant facilities.

Link to show notes: https://fgiguidelines.org/podcast/s3-e1-safe-by-design-proactive-maintenance-for-code-and-care/

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In this episode of Between the Lines with FGI, cohosts John Williams and Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos are joined by ASHE's Leah Hummel and Chad Beebe for a conversation recorded live at HFIC. The discussion focuses on the Joint Commission's upcoming consolidation of standards, set to take effect in 2026, and what these changes mean for health care facilities. Leah and Chad explain the addition of the new National Performance Goals chapter, the Commission's unique ability to respond quickly to critical safety concerns, and how high-profile incidents can influence survey priorities. They also introduce ASHE's new survey readiness course, which aligns current and future Joint Commission standards with NFPA, CMS, and other accrediting body requirements.

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American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE): Optimizing health care facilities

Link to show notes: https://fgiguidelines.org/podcast/s3-kickoff-whats-new-with-joint-commission-recorded-at-hfic/

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