Compliance and Operations
INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS
Technology, engineering combine to create infrastructure that improve patient safety and keep a facility operating optimally.
DESIGN
Hospitals continue to move to single-patient rooms as an expected amenity rather than a luxury.
INSIDE HFM
Exploring the overlooked role of health facilities professionals.
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Assessing the new Joint Commission requirements.
NEWS
Through its Community Facilities program, the USDA has awarded $4.9 billion to health care projects since 2009 .
UPFRONT
Information on health care codes and standards.
ADVOCATING FOR BETTER FACILITIES
An update on ASHE’s codes and standards efforts.
NEWS
Also this week: ASHRAE seeks comments on Standard 170 and CDC releases infection prevention tools for hemodialysis centers.
SAFETY
OSHA focuses on sources of workplace injuries in hospitals.