Compliance and Operations

Facilities can pursue regulatory exemptions for designs that allow greater accessibility
Revisions that will soon go into effect align with CMS’s Conditions of Participation and remove references for certain AEM programs
Four steps to achieve continuously successful fire drill results
Following three key processes can help facilities move from reactive quick fixes to long-term and sustainable prevention action
David Dagenais discusses partnering with ASHE to influence the field
The surveyor guidance affects two Conditions of Participation on patients’ rights and the physical environment
Engaging a multidisciplinary team in the task of risk assessment will help to uncover facility hazards
Configurations for medical gas storage rooms must follow a stringent design protocol to ensure safety
A midyear report on ASHE's top advocacy issues and areas of focus
An overview of correcting noncompliance issues for three of the top health care accrediting organizations