Compliance and Operations
The Joint Commission recently announced changes to its standards for accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory health care organizations that provide diagnostic imaging services.
The Joint Commission has offered compliance advice on Environment of Care standard EC.02.03.05, which concerns maintenance of fire safety equipment and fire safety building features.
Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is expected to launch its new edition of the FGI Guidelines this quarter.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are now allowing hospitals to determine preventive maintenance schedules for most hospital equipment.