Engineering Compliance

CMS clarifies patient ligature risk policy
CODES+STANDARDS
HFM Article

CMS clarifies patient ligature risk policy

Michael Hrickiewicz
Organizations release new standards and policies for health care facilities.
Automated disinfection tech rids pharmacy of mold
FIELD REPORT
HFM Article

Automated disinfection tech rids pharmacy of mold

Jeff Ferenc
Hospital uses ultraviolet robots to decontaminate pharmacy after flooding.
A look at CMS K-tag requirements
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
HFM Article

A look at CMS K-tag requirements

David L. Stymiest
Ensuring compliance with Life Safety and Health Care Facilities codes.
AHRQ releases safety risk-assessment toolkit for health care designers
NEWS
HFM Article

AHRQ releases safety risk-assessment toolkit for health care designers

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: FDA clears first duodenoscope with disposable distal cap.
Organizations focus on hospital efforts to mitigate violence, increase safety
CHECKLIST
HFM Article

Organizations focus on hospital efforts to mitigate violence, increase safety

Michael Hrickiewicz
Joint Commission and CMS emphasize life safety regulations in health care facilities.
ASHE Coverage Day 3: Record-breaking convention wraps up today
ASHE ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TECHNICAL EXHIBITION
HFM Article

ASHE Coverage Day 3: Record-breaking convention wraps up today

Michael Hrickiewicz
Codes and standards take center stage on final day of ASHE Annual Conference.
Report examines cost of community violence on health care security
NEWS
HFM Article

Report examines cost of community violence on health care security

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: CMS issues memo for fire- and smoke-door testing requirements.
Regulatory bodies clarify new rules and best practices for health care facilities
CHECKLIST
HFM Article

Regulatory bodies clarify new rules and best practices for health care facilities

Michael Hrickiewicz
CMS updates Legionella prevention requirements, and Joint Commission continues EP revisions.
OSHA proposes delaying e-reporting compliance for injury, illness tracking
NEWS
HFM Article

OSHA proposes delaying e-reporting compliance for injury, illness tracking

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: CDC wants to know about emerging health hazards in the workplace.
Joint Commission continues revisions to align with NFPA codes
NEWS
HFM Article

Joint Commission continues revisions to align with NFPA codes

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Ransomware hits U.S. hospitals, and NFPA works on new active-shooter standard.
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