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ASHRAE documents open for comment
A list of ASHRAE addenda, revisions and drafts affecting health care open for public comment
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Regulatory
Compliance + Operations
Advice for overseeing testing of fire systems on a daily basis
Eight requirements to ensure a smooth process for testing fire safety systems
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Checklist
Joint Commission appoints new engineering director
Plus: ASHE comments on definition of high-efficiency filters
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Interview
Fire safety issues impacting health care
Executive Director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation discusses the foundation's work and relationship with NFPA
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ASHE Tool
Maintaining safety of holiday decor
Tips for health facilities managers on maintaining physical environment compliance during the holiday season
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Advocacy Adviser
Advocating against the costs of unnecessary codes
ASHE member shares why health care facilities leaders should engage in the code development process.
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Compliance + Operations
Public resources for utility failure planning
Several tools and websites exist to help hospitals develop emergency preparedness plans
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Compliance + Operations
Comprehensive utility failure plans
Developing operational processes for each facility requires staff partnership and critical communication
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Checklist
Council’s guide helps recruit cybersecurity talent
Plus: EPA rule in effect, ASHRAE releases new handbook and an FDA warning
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ASHE Tool
Demystifying life safety decommissioning processes
New ASHE Tool helps to clarify which life safety features are no longer required and can be removed
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