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Chemical plant fire could impact water, wastewater systems
Health care facilities should be on alert for possible downstream impact to their water supplies
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ARTICLES
News
HHS updates its list of hazard vulnerability analysis tools
The list includes ASHE's revamped HVA, which creates a more holistic and interactive approach to emergency preparedness
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ASHE Annual Conference
Debate examines conflicts between life safety and infection prevention
Experts in infection prevention and life safety led a conference session on how the two fields can support one another
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Operatons
Resources to combat smoke intrusion
Whether from natural disasters or safety incidents, health care facilities can call on a number of resources to eliminate dangerous smoke infiltration
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Compliance + Operations
ASHE publishes revised infection control risk assessment guide
The ICRA 2.0 includes several improvements and clarifications to help in prevention planning for construction projects
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Codes & Standards
ASHE provides clarification on FDA medical device guidance
The public commenting window for the FDA's draft guidance on medical device remanufacturing closes Sept. 22
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Biomedical
How to decrease fire risk in oxygen-enriched atmospheres
Higher oxygen usage to treat patients with COVID-19 has led to unintended increases in fire risk that should be mitigated
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Advocacy
ASHE reports on successes at International Code Council hearings
The Committee on Health Care saw 10 of its proposals — all aimed at helping to unify varying codes and standards — approved by ICC at recent hearings
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OPERATIONS
Hospital works with theater venue to set up vaccine distribution
As vaccine distribution ramps up, venue operators are volunteering their spaces to help in administering the vaccine
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Biomedical
Johns Hopkins addresses COVID-19-related oxygen shortages
A new white paper lays out solutions and mitigation efforts to ensure oxygen supply for patients in need
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