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CMS phasing out COVID-19 blanket waivers
Plus: Updates on cybersecurity, OSHA requirements and respirator safety
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Regulatory
Codes+Standards
ASHE supports research to improve regulations
The organization advocates for evidence-backed codes and standards through its work with the Fire Protection Research Foundation
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Checklist
ASHE warns members of 3G phaseout
Plus: The Joint Commission updates two standards, OSHA implements COVID-19 program and firms issue cyber safety information
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Advocacy Adviser
Strategies for maintaining hospital equipment
From recruiting other departments for inspection rounds to developing an AEM, there are ways to simplify inspection, testing and maintenance
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Advocacy
Leaders seek changes to code regulating hospital medical gases
A subtle change in the 2018 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, could lead to patient care issues if left unresolved
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Checklist
Joint Commission makes EC chapter revisions
Plus: AHA targets emergency preparedness, and CMS issues guidance on co-location and validation surveys
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Cover story
Sustainability to the fore in ASHE advocacy efforts
ASHE is creating new tools to help health care facilities meet growing trends around carbon reduction
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Checklist
New water management requirement goes into effect
Plus: CMS ends process for temporary hospital status and HHS releases cybersecurity resource
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Advocacy Adviser
Generator battery inspection requirements
What you need to know about regulatory compliance requirements for 'maintenance-free' batteries
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Advocacy alert
EPA program resulting in cost increases for equipment using hydrofluorocarbons
The effort to reduce HFC use in equipment manufacturing has led to increases in clean agent fire extinguishers and could affect more products
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