Michael Hrickiewicz

Compliance and Operations

AHA launches new Center for Health Innovation

Plus: Joint Commission issues inpatient suicide data and AHA supports FCC telehealth pilot program proposal

Architecture

A mark of distinction for health care designers

President of ACHA discusses the group's purpose and efforts to align with peer organizations

Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance

ASHE reports increased attention to door issues

Plus: CMS to issue new ligature risk policy and ASHRAE updates legionellosis standard

A pioneering journey by Crystal Eagle winner

George L. Thomas, lifetime ASHE member, talks about beating the odds on the road to success

Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance

FCC to consider $100 million for telehealth

Plus: ASHE seeks life-safety testing data from the field

Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance, Emergency Management, Architecture Compliance

NFPA releases active shooter/hostile even standard

Plus: Joint Commission and IAHSS also weigh in on strategies to reduce health care violence

Maintenance and Operations, Energy Management

Energy-saving journey provides lessons learned

Atrium Health's Michael D. Roberts talks about his organization's journey to becoming an Energy Star Partner of the Year

Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance, Emergency Management

Joint Commission's Top 5 requirements identified most frequently as “not compliant”

Plus: CDC urges aggressive action to stop the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs

Environmental upgrades contribute to staff efficiency and noise control

Interior designers respond to two of health care's most vexing challenges

Operational Excellence, Safety and Security

Helping health care to secure its facilities

Colleen Kucera, executive director of IAHSS, discusses the organization and its programs