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Codes & Standards
NFPA 70B's evolution from a guideline to a standard in 2023 could present regulatory conflicts for health care facilities
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Maintenance
Repairing fire-rated assemblies
Determining when and when not to ‘scab’ fire-rated assemblies should be guided by key industry standards
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Regulatory
Tracking news and updates from CMS
A list of memos, guidance and other news and updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Engineering
Hospital invests in cogeneration plant for resiliency
Through simultaneous heat and electricity generation, Staten Island facility expects to reduce emissions and boost energy savings
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Interiors
New program pairs health care facilities with donated art
The Museum Exchange helps institutions harness the healing power of visual art
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Technology
USDA grant funds rural hospital’s network upgrades
New telehealth platform and critical phone updates enable Vermont hospital to extend the reach of its patient care
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Codes & Standards
What you need to know about The Joint Commission's updates
ASHE's advocacy team gives a detailed look into more than a dozen updates to the Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters
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Emergency preparedness
Ebola alert sets hospital's emergency management committee into action
NYC hospital implements several plans and procedures to guard against possible Ebola spread following CDC alert to the region
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Q&A
Leaders share the benefits of Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker
An expert in building technology and a facilities management director share why they have made achieving the certification a priority for their staffs
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Emergency preparedness
How hospitals prepare for volcano and earthquake threats
Major volcanic eruptions and earthquakes might occur less regularly than other disasters, but the threat is still real
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