Codes + Standards
ADVOCACY
The Battery Safety Task Group is conducting research and surveys to understand and develop practical guidance on the facilities risks associated with battery technologies.
CODES & STANDAARDS
The amendment signals progress for facilities wanting to implement these systems to help reduce workplace violence while adhering to life safety requirements.
REGULATORY
Complying with the CMS rule to fully sprinkler high-rise facilities by July 2028 is a lengthy, complex process that facilities cannot afford to delay.
CODES & STANDAARDS
NFPA committee seeks comments on a Health Care Facilities Code amendment that would modify oxygen and medical air outlet requirements .
CODES & STANDAARDS
The code development process requires continuous rethinking and revisioning to achieve a clear and thorough set of standards.
CHECKLIST
Plus: CMS fully sprinklered high-rise requirement; agencies issue secure connectivity principles; CMS establishes new rural health office.
CODES & STANDARDS
The accreditation organization eliminated certain fire drill timing requirements that went beyond the NFPA code adopted by CMS.
CODES & STANDARDS
After successfully advocating for a 12-year grace period, ASHE is pushing organizations to start now to comply with the sprinkler coverage rule.
CHECKLIST
Plus: Joint Commission updates standards; NFPA elects new Health Care Section Chair; ASPR tests biocontainment transporting unit.
CHECKLIST
Plus: ASHE leader appointed to battery safety committee; ASPR shares violence prevention recommendations; IAHSS releases updated guidelines.