Compliance and Operations

COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Distributed antenna systems provide answers to regulatory requirements.
FIELD REPORT
Hospital uses ultraviolet robots to decontaminate pharmacy after flooding.
NEWS
Also this week: Senate passes disaster relief bill for hurricanes and wildfires.
CODES+STANDARDS
Organizations offer guidance to protect against Legionella, emergency events and more.
NEWS
Also this week: Joint Commission updates life safety prepublication standards.
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Ensuring compliance with Life Safety and Health Care Facilities codes.
NEWS
Also this week: IAHSS advises health facilities on interaction with law enforcement.
NEWS
Also this week: FDA clears first duodenoscope with disposable distal cap.
CODES + STANDARDS
CMS to develop guidance on ligature risks and reinforces emergency preparedness requirements.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Infrastructure improvements made after Tropical Storm Allison helped Houston prepare for future storms.