Compliance and Operations
REGULATORY
The updates ease visitation recommendations and provide guidance to align with the COVID-19 public health emergency expiration.
REGULATORY
Recent guidance details requirements for several health care physical environment aspects as blanket waivers expire.
COMPLIANCE
Hospitals can avoid a hectic survey day by preparing and managing a process focused on continuous compliance.
REGULATORY
The revised interpretive guidelines promote consistent implementation and oversight of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement requirement .
INTERVIEW
Richard Parker discusses his new role, challenges facing health care organizations and updates to ACHC standards.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
ASHE member provides an overview of the new four-part process for emergency management surveys .
REGULATORY
Although not under its purview, facilities management can work with OR leadership to ensure compliance with new Florida legislation likely to pass .
ADVOCACY
The advocacy team leaves its mark on three interpretations to the Life Safety Code and National Electrical Code.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
ASHE encourages facilities managers to weigh in on NFPA 10 and help bring code alignment to fire extinguisher inspection.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
Many codes and standards offer alternative options that are often overlooked.