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Regulatory
Regulatory
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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Compliance + Operations
Helping to improve hospital codes
ASHE encourages facilities managers to weigh in on NFPA 10 and help bring code alignment to fire extinguisher inspection
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Compliance + Operations
Taking advantage of codes flexibility
Many codes and standards offer alternative options that are often overlooked
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Compliance + Operations
Using data to fight for better codes
How facilities managers can join the effort to push for a smarter regulatory environment
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Cover story
ASHE surveys help improve codes and standards
Research is a vital tool in ASHE's work to ensure evidence-backed regulations
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