Compliance and Operations

The final rule, which aims to address conflicts of interest and the need for standardized processes, is open for public comment until Aug. 17.

Although recent changes to Joint Commission’s physical environment standards have eliminated some requirements, it could be beneficial to keep certain practices intact .

The amendment signals progress for facilities wanting to implement these systems to help reduce workplace violence while adhering to life safety requirements.

The memo specifies the roles of state and federal agencies versus accrediting organizations when facilities temporarily lose their Medicare-deemed status.

Public commenting is open on a proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency seeking to repeal commercial sterilization standards.

NFPA seeks public comments on new tentative interim amendment for weapons detection systems.

CMS recently granted the accrediting organization a six-year extension of deeming authority of critical access hospitals .

The code development process requires continuous rethinking and revisioning to achieve a clear and thorough set of standards.

Plus: CMS fully sprinklered high-rise requirement; agencies issue secure connectivity principles; CMS establishes new rural health office.

Developing, implementing and evaluating the right procedures for fire safety, ventilation, water management and other critical functions.