Compliance and Operations
CHECKLIST
Plus: New security guidelines and an opportunity to comment on Lockout/Tagout standard.
COVER STORY
Updated USP regulations are designed to protect patients and staff .
COVER STORY
Microgrids and CHP prompt reassessment of current codes and standards regarding hospital power.
COVER STORY
Association works to ensure codes are unified, up to date and relevant to today's health facilities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is trying out a new strategy to improve its oversight.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
A health care facility perspective on managing the accreditation process.
CHECKLIST
Plus: FGI, NFPA and others request public commenting on important issues.
REGULATORY
ASHE is developing a new resource to help facilities comply with the revised standards.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
OSHA document lays out how to integrate safety and health plan into Joint Commission requirements.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
Best practices to overcome some common health care vulnerabilities.