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How is research incorporated into codes?
Organizations use various methods to vet research and public comments when developing codes and standards
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Regulatory
Cover Story
The long road to evidence-based codes
Code changes don't happen overnight, and effective dates can take even longer
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Cover Story
Organizations push for science-based codes and standards
ASHE and others lead efforts to eliminate conflicting codes and ensure evidence-backed standards
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Interview
Trailblazer wins ASHE President’s Award
Compliance expert Susan McLaughlin discusses her career journey, paving a path for others and major compliance challenges in the field
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Codes+standards
ASHE certification helps workers prepare for health care construction
Plus: AHA urges USP to delay dates for new guidelines and Joint Commission addresses suicide
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Inside HFM
Get involved in the regulatory process
ASHE president urges members to take part in influencing code proposals to help improve the physical environment
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Advocacy Advisor
FGI process begins for 2022 Guidelines
The proposal period to submit public comments to the FGI Guidelines is open until June 30
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Codes and Standards
AHA issues advisory on Medicare CoPs proposed rule
CMS seeks to reduce unnecessary burden related to emergency preparedness
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Codes+Standards
Hospital Medicare outpatients poorer and sicker
Plus: CDC reports decline in hospital infections and the AHA comments on FCC telehealth proposal
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Interview
Communication is key to achieving compliance
HFAP Adviser Alise Howlett discusses how the program is helping to improve the physical environment
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