Compliance and Operations
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.
UPFRONT
Information on health care codes and standards.
NEWS
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.
NEWS
Also this week: EPA orders company to stop selling ineffective disinfectant, the Joint Commission eliminates rules office-based surgery practices and the FDA issues a Class 1 recall..
NEWS
Also this week: study reports decrease of MRSA in hospitals and FDA releases safety communication on reprocessing bronchoscopes..
DESIGN
University Medical Center New Orleans is built and designed for disaster preparedness.