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FEMA sets deadlines for COVID-19 program funding
Plus: CMS allows microgrid systems, FCC opens comments on rural telehealth, The Joint Commission releases sentinel event data
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Regulatory
EPA proposes new rule for managing ethylene oxide in facilities
Public commenting on the proposed interim decision impacting health care sterilization spaces closes June 27
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Advocacy Adviser
Interpreting results for fire pump tests
Following the requirements of NFPA 25 will ensure fire pumps function as designed
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Regulatory
CMS updates guidance on nursing home visitation
The updates ease visitation recommendations and provide guidance to align with the COVID-19 public health emergency expiration
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Regulatory
CMS memo provides clarification on end of PHE-related waivers
Recent guidance details requirements for several health care physical environment aspects as blanket waivers expire
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Regulatory
CMS releases guidance to help hospitals improve quality performance
The revised interpretive guidelines promote consistent implementation and oversight of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement requirement
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Interview
New ACHC official brings facilities perspective to job
Richard Parker discusses his new role, challenges facing health care organizations and updates to ACHC standards
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Advocacy Adviser
TJC introduces new EM survey process
ASHE member provides an overview of the new four-part process for emergency management surveys
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Regulatory
How Florida facilities can prepare for pending surgical smoke legislation
Although not under its purview, facilities management can work with OR leadership to ensure compliance with new Florida legislation likely to pass
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Advocacy
ASHE shares advocacy update
The advocacy team leaves its mark on three interpretations to the Life Safety Code and National Electrical Code
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