ASHRAE 170

Hospital patient room with wall-mounted temperature display showing compliant range

Compliance February 19, 2026

Thermal Environment Compliance in Healthcare: Temperature Standards and Patient Safety

How hospitals manage thermal environment compliance covering ASHRAE 170 temperature requirements, CMS patient rights, Joint Commission EC standards, and HVAC …

Hospital HVAC air handling unit with HEPA filter installation for patient care area protection

Building Systems July 26, 2021

Air Filtration Standards for Healthcare Facilities

ASHRAE 170 and MERV rating requirements for hospital air filtration—protecting patients from airborne infection, managing COVID-19 ventilation guidance, and …

HVAC air handling unit serving a hospital surgical suite with HEPA filtration visible

Building Systems February 6, 2020

Medical-Grade HVAC: What Healthcare Facility Directors Need to Know

A comprehensive overview of medical-grade HVAC requirements in healthcare facilities, covering ASHRAE 170 standards, pressure relationships, air changes, and …