Compliance and Operations

ASHE voices opinion on several proposed NFPA code changes
NEWS
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ASHE voices opinion on several proposed NFPA code changes

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Most-cited Joint Commission compliance challenges for psychiatric facilities.
ASHE updates fire safety evaluation tool to align with NFPA code
NEWS
HFM Article

ASHE updates fire safety evaluation tool to align with NFPA code

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Resources on violence prevention and emergency preparedness.
Pass-throughs play key role in pharmacy compliance
FIELD REPORT
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Pass-throughs play key role in pharmacy compliance

Jeff Ferenc
Design firm develops pass-through to meet pharmacy compliance at health system.
CDC guidance for managing occupational exposures to Zika
NEWS
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CDC guidance for managing occupational exposures to Zika

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Resources for fire safety, monitoring sharps injuries and managing outbreaks.
ASHE wins Energy Star award, releases report on emergency power
CHECKLIST
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ASHE wins Energy Star award, releases report on emergency power

Mike Hrickiewicz
Also, news from the Joint Commission, FGI and NPSF.
First hospital receives Joint Commission's new compounding facility certification
REGULATORY
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First hospital receives Joint Commission's new compounding facility certification

Jamie Morgan
Genesys is the first of 75 Michigan organizations expected to receive the certification this year.
AHA advises OSHA against health care workplace violence standard
NEWS
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AHA advises OSHA against health care workplace violence standard

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Studies reveal insight on alarm fatigue and pharmaceutical waste.
CMS updating guidance on hospital shared space arrangements
NEWS
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CMS updating guidance on hospital shared space arrangements

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: FGI updates design guide and hospital combats alarm fatigue.
Strategies for maintaining power in health care facilities
ASHE PERSPECTIVE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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Strategies for maintaining power in health care facilities

Jonathan Flannery
ASHE initiative aims to build stability and resiliency in the face of adverse weather events.
CMS issues information on emergency preparedness
NEWS
HFM Article

CMS issues information on emergency preparedness

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: ASHE Energy to Care nominations due April 1.
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