Compliance and Operations

Approaching facilities management with a risk-based mindset is not just an option, but a mandate
The CHC continues to advocate on he 2027 I-Codes, addressing topics such as sound transmission, lightning protection and risk category classification
The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality reviews common deficiencies found by its surveyors
Here are seven reasons facilities professionals should get involved in the code development process
Tools for ensuring safety in facilities operations, from construction and infection control to security and life safety
Plus: Joint Commission updates standards; NFPA elects new Health Care Section Chair; ASPR tests biocontainment transporting unit
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued expiration dates for several pandemic-era allowances
Bipartisan legislation aims to protect copyright integrity of government-adopted codes while ensuring free online access 
The new program will take effect in 2026 for hospitals and critical access hospitals with plans to expand to more health settings
CMS waivers provide options to facilities managers working to ensure physical environment compliance