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Cover story
Physical environment experts share their perspectives on advocacy
The 'Just Ask ASHE' roundtable Q&A tackles relevant compliance issues
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Regulatory
Cover story
How facilities professionals can become advocates
Three ways to get involved in advocacy for health care facilities regulations
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COVER STORY
ASHE discusses advocacy plans for 2021
From advocating for updates to CMS standards to reducing overbearing regulations, ASHE talks about what to watch in the new year
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Compliance + Operations
Measuring TJC surveyor consistency
A study on The Joint Commission looks into accreditation survey and certification process variables
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Infrastructure
NEC revisions seek common ground
Many industries come together with diverse perspectives to help improve the National Electrical Code
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Infrastructure
Balancing safety and efficiency
Research project builds database of information to help in development of health care electrical standards
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Checklist
CMS guidance on emergency drill exemption
Plus: CDC updates airborne transmission guidance and CMS issues nursing home visit guidance
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Codes+Standards
Study looks into impact of door gap sizes on fire safety
The research will help to determine appropriate door gap sizes included in future codes and standards
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Advocacy Adviser
Defining a fire watch for NFPA compliance
Codes to watch for when complying with requirements to identify and control fire hazards
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Emergency preparedness
Business impact analysis and recovery time objectives
A thorough analysis can help to define mission-essential services and strategies to keep them running
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