Advocacy Adviser
Five tips on submitting regulatory comments
ASHE's advocacy team shows how to write an effective public comment and engage in the regulatory process
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Advocacy Advisor
Examining the federal rule-making process
How to navigate the Federal Register and participate in shaping health care regulations
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ASHE Tools
Crosswalk tool helps to ensure facility compliance with CMS K-tags
New ASHE tool provides resources to comply with health care life and fire safety requirements
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Codes + Standards
ASHE proposals gain ground at International Code Council hearings
The advocacy team was successful in getting approval for 51 proposals submitted to ICC's Committee on Healthcare
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Advocacy Advisor
Taking part in the ICC code-development cycle
How facilities professionals can help in the unification of health care codes and standards
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Risk Management
ASHE e-tool brings clarity to life safety risk assessments
Matrix helps to determine physical environment risk tolerance and document necessary ILSMs
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Advocacy Adviser
Working to unify overlapping codes
ASHE works to ensure regulations are backed by data and are appropriate for health care
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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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Compliance + Operations
Minimizing facility water system risks
ASHRAE Standard 188 Legionella prevention requirements for hospitals
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ASHE Perspective: Emergency management
Strategies for maintaining power in health care facilities
ASHE initiative aims to build stability and resiliency in the face of adverse weather events
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