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Compliance
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ASHE Compliance Tool
Fire safety training should demand the same amount of attention as fire safety equipment testing
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Compliance
A preview of changes to NFPA codes and standards
Upcoming revisions to the NFPA's Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code address COVID-19 and other issues
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Compliance
Evaluating the effectiveness of hospital fire drills
Four steps to achieve continuously successful fire drill results
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Compliance
Continuous improvement boosts survey readiness
Following three key processes can help facilities move from reactive quick fixes to long-term and sustainable prevention action
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ASHE Compliance Tool
Creating an acceptable written plan of correction
An overview of correcting noncompliance issues for three of the top health care accrediting organizations
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Compliance
Successfully navigating an accreditation survey
Hospitals can avoid a hectic survey day by preparing and managing a process focused on continuous compliance
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Operations
Popular micromobility devices pose new fire threat in facilities
Hospitals need to educate themselves on how to balance rising use of micromobility transportation with physical environment safety
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Compliance + Operations
Managing life safety deficiencies
How interim, alternate and temporary life safety measures keep facilities safe and compliant
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Infrastructure
Facilities metrics help drive compliance
NewYork-Presbyterian explains how it harnesses data and technology to ensure safety and reliability across its sprawling 15 million-square-foot operation
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Compliance & Operations
Moving from PDC to accreditation
Building a focus on accreditation during planning and design helps to create a smooth transition into operations
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