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An overview of the Standard 170 addendum process
Experts explain the process to make changes to ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities
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Regulatory
Checklist
FDA reissues decontamination system authorizations
Plus: CMS updates survey process and The Joint Commission issues a pandemic-related Sentinel Event Alert
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ASHE Tools
Taking a good look at eyewash station requirements
A new ASHE Tool can help to determine when and where to place eyewash stations in health care facilities
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Advocacy Adviser
Changes to NFPA 101 and associated standards
Updates to the 2021 Life Safety Code of which facilities managers should be aware
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Regulatory
Clarifications shed light on permitting access to health care facilities
Health care facilities can look to state and federal requirements when devising policies on health screenings and permitting access to surveyors
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Compliance + Operations
Revisions to the Life Safety Code
Health facilities compliance experts review changes included in recent editions of NFPA 101
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Checklist
State vaccine distribution guidelines
Plus: The Joint Commission modifies survey process and updates emergency management guidance
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Cover story
Physical environment experts share their perspectives on advocacy
The 'Just Ask ASHE' roundtable Q&A tackles relevant compliance issues
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Cover story
How facilities professionals can become advocates
Three ways to get involved in advocacy for health care facilities regulations
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COVER STORY
ASHE discusses advocacy plans for 2021
From advocating for updates to CMS standards to reducing overbearing regulations, ASHE talks about what to watch in the new year
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