Operations
Electric vehicle charging in parking garages presents new hazards
How to mitigate increased fire risks of an increasingly popular sustainability initiative.
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Codes+Standards
ASHE supports research to improve regulations
The organization advocates for evidence-backed codes and standards through its work with the Fire Protection Research Foundation
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Advocacy Adviser
Health care microgrids attract NFPA attention
Next edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code will address emerging energy distribution system
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Planning
Plan review for compounding rooms
Engaging pharmacy staff in the planning stages of new facilities
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Planning
What to expect during certification of compounding spaces
An explanation on how USP enforces air quality, airflow and pressurization requirements
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Planning
Pharmacy compliance advice
Monograph helps hospitals get up to speed on USP requirements
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Patient Safety
ASHE’s three-step, ligature-risk guidance
How to identify, observe and remove ligature risks in patient settings
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Patient Safety
Separating fact from fiction in ligature risk
ASHE advocacy expert breaks down how to design for continuous observation in various health care settings
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Advocacy Advisor
ASHE provides forums for regulatory updates
ASHE members can access past conference presentations from accreditation authorities
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Codes & Standards
Clarification on CMS life-safety requirements for door latches
ASHE weighs in on interpretations regarding revised Conditions of Participation for corridor doors
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