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ASHE pushes for regulatory flexibility during COVID-19 pandemic
The organization is tracking regulatory best practices as hospitals erect temporary care facilities
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Regulatory
Regulatory
FDA permits emergency use of alternative respirators
The administration increases flexibility in usage in response to PPE shortages
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Compliance + Operations
Joining the fight for regulatory relief
ASHE's regulatory affairs committee puts out call for volunteers
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Compliance + Operations
Influencing health care facility codes
Why professionals must move from a reactive to a proactive stance
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Checklist
ASHE, AHA advise field to prepare for USP
Plus: CDC guidelines on COVID-19 and Joint Commission survey process for psych facilities
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Codes & Standards
Help shape the 2021 editions of NFPA 99 and 101
ASHE’s advocacy team details how to get involved in the development of two codes that will affect health care for years to come
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ASHE Tools
Two easy steps to get involved in code development
Helpful videos from ASHE show facilities professionals how to participate in the regulatory process
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Checklist
Joint Commission releases 2020 National Patient Safety Goals
Plus: New CDC guidelines for health care workers and NFPA creates new committee
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Advocacy Adviser
Proactively changing codes and standards
Facilities managers can take a stance and help to shape the second-most regulated professional field
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Regulatory alert
ASHE comments on tamper-resistant receptacles in patient settings
Recent alert advises on best practices to ensure safe electrical usage in behavioral health settings
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