Compliance and Operations

Emergency radio service compliance
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
HFM Article

Emergency radio service compliance

Tom Leonidas and Duane John
Distributed antenna systems provide answers to regulatory requirements.
Automated disinfection tech rids pharmacy of mold
FIELD REPORT
HFM Article

Automated disinfection tech rids pharmacy of mold

Jeff Ferenc
Hospital uses ultraviolet robots to decontaminate pharmacy after flooding.
ASHE urges CDC to avoid additional health care requirements on Legionella
NEWS
HFM Article

ASHE urges CDC to avoid additional health care requirements on Legionella

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Senate passes disaster relief bill for hurricanes and wildfires.
New protocols and guidelines work to protect health care facilities
CODES+STANDARDS
HFM Article

New protocols and guidelines work to protect health care facilities

Michael Hrickiewicz
Organizations offer guidance to protect against Legionella, emergency events and more.
HHS implements strategy to shore up Puerto Rico health facilities
NEWS
HFM Article

HHS implements strategy to shore up Puerto Rico health facilities

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Joint Commission updates life safety prepublication standards.
A look at CMS K-tag requirements
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
HFM Article

A look at CMS K-tag requirements

David L. Stymiest
Ensuring compliance with Life Safety and Health Care Facilities codes.
HHS sets up emergency medical base in Puerto Rico
NEWS
HFM Article

HHS sets up emergency medical base in Puerto Rico

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: IAHSS advises health facilities on interaction with law enforcement.
AHRQ releases safety risk-assessment toolkit for health care designers
NEWS
HFM Article

AHRQ releases safety risk-assessment toolkit for health care designers

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: FDA clears first duodenoscope with disposable distal cap.
Regulatory groups focus on creating safer health care environments
CODES + STANDARDS
HFM Article

Regulatory groups focus on creating safer health care environments

Michael Hrickiewicz
CMS to develop guidance on ligature risks and reinforces emergency preparedness requirements.
Houston hospitals weather Hurricane Harvey through smart planning
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
HFM Article

Houston hospitals weather Hurricane Harvey through smart planning

Jeff Ferenc
Infrastructure improvements made after Tropical Storm Allison helped Houston prepare for future storms.
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