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Working to unify overlapping codes
ASHE works to ensure regulations are backed by data and are appropriate for health care
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Regulatory
Codes+Standards
Proposed changes to ASHRAE standard on health care ventilation open for public comment
Proposed addenda to Standard 170-2017, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities seek to change its scope and clarify its purpose
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Interview
Creating lasting change in health care facilities
DNV GL Healthcare CEO Patrick J. Horine discusses the accreditation organization's mission and vision
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Compliance + Operations
Tips to achieve continuous compliance readiness
Adopting changing requirements into ongoing processes can help to reduce survey findings
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Compliance + Operations
How to think like a compliance surveyor
Tips to help anticipate potential deficiencies from health care agencies and accreditation bodies
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Codes + Standards
ASHE issues update on CMS ligature-risk policy
Special consideration should be given to emergency departments and locations where at-risk patients are treated
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Codes & Standards
Clarification on CMS life-safety requirements for door latches
ASHE weighs in on interpretations regarding revised Conditions of Participation for corridor doors
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Codes & Standards
NFPA fast-tracks a new standard on active-shooter response
Association has granted provisional status for the standard and will close the comment period Feb. 23
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‘Beyond Fundamentals’ responds to dynamic health care environment
New offering helps organizations go beyond minimum design requirements
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Compliance & Operations
FGI's new guide responds to growing use of outpatient facilities
Stand-alone outpatient facility reference issued as part of 2018 revision cycle
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