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Measuring fire drill effectiveness using staff surveys

Fire safety training should demand the same amount of attention as fire safety equipment testing

November 28, 2023

William J. Hagen, MPH, MS, CIH, CSP

Fire safety training should demand the same amount of attention as fire safety equipment testing.

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

October 30, 2023

Val Ziavras, PE and Brian O'Connor PE

Upcoming revisions to the NFPA's Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code address COVID-19 and other issues.

Compliance

Evaluating the effectiveness of hospital fire drills

Four steps to achieve continuously successful fire drill results

October 10, 2023

Brennan P. Scott, CHOP, CHFM

Four steps to achieve continuously successful fire drill results.

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

October 10, 2023

Brennan P. Scott, CHOP, CHFM

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

July 31, 2023

Mark Sears, SASHE, CHFM, CHSP

An overview of correcting noncompliance issues for three of the top health care accrediting organizations.

Compliance

Successfully navigating an accreditation survey

Hospitals can avoid a hectic survey day by preparing and managing a process focused on continuous compliance

April 30, 2023

Billy Kinch, MHA, HACP-PE

Hospitals can avoid a hectic survey day by preparing and managing a process focused on continuous compliance.

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

January 20, 2023

Chad E. Beebe AIA, CHFM

Hospitals need to educate themselves on how to balance rising use of micromobility transportation with physical environment safety.

Compliance + Operations

Managing life safety deficiencies

How interim, alternate and temporary life safety measures keep facilities safe and compliant

December 9, 2022

Mark Sears, SASHE, CHFM, CHSP and Jeffrey E. Henne, FASHE, CHSP, FSM, CHEP, CHC

How interim, alternate and temporary life safety measures keep facilities safe and compliant.

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

December 8, 2022

Sukhjit Tom Singh, CHSP, CLSS-HC and Frank D. Rudilosso, PE, CHSP

NewYork-Presbyterian explains how it harnesses data and technology to ensure safety and reliability across its sprawling 15 million-square-foot operation.

Compliance & Operations

Moving from PDC to accreditation

Building a focus on accreditation during planning and design helps to create a smooth transition into operations

November 1, 2022

Shadie (Shay) R. Rankhorn Jr., SASHE, CHFM, CHC and Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH, HCC

Building a focus on accreditation during planning and design helps to create a smooth transition into operations.

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