Compliance and Operations

Exploring the overlooked role of health facilities professionals
Assessing the new Joint Commission requirements
Through its Community Facilities program, the USDA has awarded $4.9 billion to health care projects since 2009  
Information on health care codes and standards
An overview of emergency management websites
An update on ASHE’s codes and standards efforts
Also this week: ASHRAE seeks comments on Standard 170 and CDC releases infection prevention tools for hemodialysis centers
OSHA focuses on sources of workplace injuries in hospitals
Information on health care codes and standards
Also this week: CDC adds six Prevention Epicenters, FDA sends orders to three duodenoscope manufacturers and HHS creates a mobile app resource for disaster preparedness