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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.
CMS: Facilities must develop and adhere to Legionella-prevention policies
NEWS
HFM Article

CMS: Facilities must develop and adhere to Legionella-prevention policies

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: A new cybersecurity threat emerges, and FDA's list of hard-to-clean reusable devices.
CDC works to prevent Legionella and a multidrug-resistant fungus in health facilities
CHECKLIST
HFM Article

CDC works to prevent Legionella and a multidrug-resistant fungus in health facilities

Michael Hrickiewicz
Plus AHA works to expand telehealth in rural areas, and ECRI gives guidance on ransomware prevention.
NFPA reaches final votes on key health care, life safety code changes
NEWS
HFM Article

NFPA reaches final votes on key health care, life safety code changes

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Research on infection risks of heater-cooler devices.
Joint Commission issues clarifications for life, fire safety standards
NEWS
HFM Article

Joint Commission issues clarifications for life, fire safety standards

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: CDC advances outpatient infection prevention initiative.
AHA, Joint Commission and others address health care facility challenges
CHECKLIST
HFM Article

AHA, Joint Commission and others address health care facility challenges

Michael Hrickiewicz
Plus new and updated resources for emergency preparedness and fire safety.
ASHE voices opinion on several proposed NFPA code changes
NEWS
HFM Article

ASHE voices opinion on several proposed NFPA code changes

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Most-cited Joint Commission compliance challenges for psychiatric facilities.
ASHE updates fire safety evaluation tool to align with NFPA code
NEWS
HFM Article

ASHE updates fire safety evaluation tool to align with NFPA code

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Resources on violence prevention and emergency preparedness.
Pass-throughs play key role in pharmacy compliance
FIELD REPORT
HFM Article

Pass-throughs play key role in pharmacy compliance

Jeff Ferenc
Design firm develops pass-through to meet pharmacy compliance at health system.
AHA advises OSHA against health care workplace violence standard
NEWS
HFM Article

AHA advises OSHA against health care workplace violence standard

Jamie Morgan
Also this week: Studies reveal insight on alarm fatigue and pharmaceutical waste.
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