Compliance and Operations
INTERVIEW
President of the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society discusses its relationship with ASHE and where his country's codes are headed.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
Recent editions of NFPA 25 include subtle but important changes to testing requirements.
COMPLIANCE
Johns Hopkins significantly improves rounding efficiency with Soleran software.
CHECKLIST
Plus: Federal update on infrastructure cyber threats, 2022 FGI Guidelines released and HHS announces emission reduction initiative.
CHECKLIST
Plus: OSHA cracks down on unreported injuries, cyber actors target power supply devices and Pacific PPE loses NIOSH approval.
CODES & STANDARDS
Combining load bank generator testing is an alternative solution for facilities unable to meet certain minimum requirements of their monthly test.
CHECKLIST
Plus: Updates on cybersecurity, OSHA requirements and respirator safety .
CODES+STANDARDS
The organization advocates for evidence-backed codes and standards through its work with the Fire Protection Research Foundation.
CHECKLIST
Plus: The Joint Commission updates two standards, OSHA implements COVID-19 program and firms issue cyber safety information.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
From recruiting other departments for inspection rounds to developing an AEM, there are ways to simplify inspection, testing and maintenance.