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CMS tests direct observation for accreditation surveys
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is trying out a new strategy to improve its oversight
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Regulatory
Compliance + Operations
Readiness for accreditation surveys
A health care facility perspective on managing the accreditation process
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Checklist
AHA addresses strategies to invest in infrastructure
Plus: FGI, NFPA and others request public commenting on important issues
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Regulatory
USP releases new and revised chapters for compounding
ASHE is developing a new resource to help facilities comply with the revised standards
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Compliance + Operations
Integrating requirements from OSHA and The Joint Commission
OSHA document lays out how to integrate safety and health plan into Joint Commission requirements
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Compliance + Operations
Navigating OSHA facility regulations
Best practices to overcome some common health care vulnerabilities
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Codes & Standards
CMS requests comments on co-location guidance
Public comments on guidance for co-location of hospitals and other health care facilities due July 2
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Codes & Standards
ASHE victories at ICC meeting help to unify building codes
Updates on ASHE's efforts to reduce duplication and conflicts in health care regulations
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Checklist
Joint Commission addresses video monitoring
Plus: American Hospital Association shares recommendations to expand telehealth use
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Compliance + Operations
Considerations for evacuating a high-rise acute care hospital
Questions to answer when developing an evacuation plan
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