Compliance and Operations
CODES & STANDAARDS
The amendment signals progress for facilities wanting to implement these systems to help reduce workplace violence while adhering to life safety requirements.
REGULATORY
The memo specifies the roles of state and federal agencies versus accrediting organizations when facilities temporarily lose their Medicare-deemed status.
REGULATORY
Public commenting is open on a proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency seeking to repeal commercial sterilization standards.
CODES & STANDARDS
NFPA seeks public comments on new tentative interim amendment for weapons detection systems.
CODES & STANDAARDS
CMS recently granted the accrediting organization a six-year extension of deeming authority of critical access hospitals .
CODES & STANDAARDS
The code development process requires continuous rethinking and revisioning to achieve a clear and thorough set of standards.
CHECKLIST
Plus: CMS fully sprinklered high-rise requirement; agencies issue secure connectivity principles; CMS establishes new rural health office.
MEMBER TO MEMBER: ADMINISTRATION
Developing, implementing and evaluating the right procedures for fire safety, ventilation, water management and other critical functions.
CODES & STANDAARDS
DNV aligns with international standards, adds new telemedicine section; Joint Commission updates inspection, testing and maintenance documentation standards..
CODES & STANDARDS
NFPA committee sets the agenda to discuss emergency management and operational continuity standards.