Jonathan Flannery
Articles
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
Committee on Healthcare pushes code changes forward
Key modifications to the 2027 codes impact requirements for alcohol-based hand rubs, control vestibules and hyperbaric chambers.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
The ICC Committee on Healthcare continues code alignment efforts
The committee’s work will lead to better alignment with existing health care ventilation standards, NFPA 99 and more.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
Three steps to identify unknown risks in facilities
Engaging a multidisciplinary team in the task of risk assessment will help to uncover facility hazards.
Compliance and Operations
EPA proposes new rule for managing ethylene oxide in facilities
Public commenting on the proposed interim decision impacting health care sterilization spaces closes June 27.
Cybersecurity
Incorporating MEP into a broader cybersecurity strategy
Resources provide guidance on how facilities managers can help to protect operational technology.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
CMS memo provides clarification on end of PHE-related waivers
Recent guidance details requirements for several health care physical environment aspects as blanket waivers expire.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, IT and OT Infrastructure, Medical Device Technology
Wearable devices call for investment in wireless infrastructure
Building the wireless infrastructure necessary for real-time health care monitoring can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Compliance and Operations
CMS releases guidance to help hospitals improve quality performance
The revised interpretive guidelines promote consistent implementation and oversight of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement requirement.
Operational Excellence, Maintenance and Operations
Chemical plant fire could impact water, wastewater systems
Health care facilities should be on alert for possible downstream impact to their water supplies.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
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.