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The Joint Commission, Regulatory Compliance, Standards, Surveys, Accreditation
The Joint Commission announces survey changes
Plus: DNV updates documentation review process; CMS releases guidance on CAHs; NFPA 13, 20, 80 and 105 public input period.
Architecture, Architecture for Health Showcase, Architecture Profiles
Breaking ground on adaptive design
A repurposed retail space serves as the foundation for an expansive outpatient orthopedic center.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Jan. 27-31
NFPA released four documents for public comment and issued the final ballot on a National Electrical Code tentative interim amendment.
Facility Engineering, Engineering Compliance
NFPA weekly update: Jan. 20-24
Committee revisions and comments on the second draft of the 2026 edition of NFPA 25 have been posted.
Facility Engineering, Power and Electrical
NFPA weekly update: Jan. 13-17
The committee for the 2026 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, wrapped up public input review and voting on the code's second draft..
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Jan 6-10
The committee for NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, gears up to start work on the second draft of the 2027 edition.
Products, Furnishings Products, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Products
Solutions: CMMS and furnishing products
Computerized maintenance management systems, furnishing and other products on our radar.
Facility Engineering, Fire and Life Safety
NFPA weekly update: Dec. 30, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025
NFPA released the agenda for the next NFPA 99 meeting and opened a tentative interim amendment for public input.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
Regulatory guidance for facilities managers
The newest addition to ASHE's handbook series takes a closer look at codes and standards.
Compliance, National Fire Protection Association - Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99), Conditions of Participation
ASHE successfully defends remote inspection vote
Plus: FGI issues interpretations on 2022 Guidelines, CMS releases updated rural designation guidance, ASHE spearheads concealed sprinkler code project.