HFM News
CODES & STANDARDS
Although recent changes to Joint Commission’s physical environment standards have eliminated some requirements, it could be beneficial to keep certain practices intact .
REGULATORY
After reviewing data on heat-related illness across industries, OSHA has updated its policies and procedures to ensure the health of workers.
CODES & STANDAARDS
The latest news on the Life Safety Code, Health Care Facilities Code and National Electrical Code.
CODES & STANDAARDS
Committee shares updates to the 2027 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code.
BIOMEDICAL
Stanford Medicine introduced a new innovation that allows it to offer the life-saving cancer treatment without building a brand-new facility .
REGULATORY
The memo specifies the roles of state and federal agencies versus accrediting organizations when facilities temporarily lose their Medicare-deemed status.
CODES & STANDAARDS
Several codes and standards have passed without major changes or challenges and will not be presented for committee action at the 2026 NFPA Technical Meeting.
CODES & STANDAARDS
The National Electrical Code committee is seeking public comments on a new amendment to the current edition.
CODES & STANDAARDS
Updates to the standard address ventilation and temperature settings in unoccupied spaces, like operating rooms, to help reduce energy consumption .
RENOVATION
Renovation will bolster capacity for the Baton Rouge, La.-area Level 1 trauma center.