Compliance and Operations
COMPLIANCE
Following three key processes can help facilities move from reactive quick fixes to long-term and sustainable prevention action.
INTERVIEW
David Dagenais discusses partnering with ASHE to influence the field.
REGULATORY
The surveyor guidance affects two Conditions of Participation on patients’ rights and the physical environment.
ASHE COMPLIANCE TOOL
Engaging a multidisciplinary team in the task of risk assessment will help to uncover facility hazards.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
Configurations for medical gas storage rooms must follow a stringent design protocol to ensure safety .
COVER STORY
A midyear report on ASHE's top advocacy issues and areas of focus.
ASHE COMPLIANCE TOOL
An overview of correcting noncompliance issues for three of the top health care accrediting organizations.
ADVOCACY ADVSIER
Two documents from CMS provide a good starting point for organizations developing a life safety plan.
INTERVIEW
Jeremy Fauber discusses the path ahead for ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities.
COMPLIANCE
An examination of the most common survey nonconformities cited by DNV Healthcare.