Jonathan Flannery
Articles
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
ICC committee continues code alignment efforts for 2027 cycle
The Committee on Healthcare is preparing for its second code action hearing where it will provide testimony on five proposals.
Facility Engineering, Building Infrastructure Equipment
Progress in ventilation operations standards
ASHE makes progress in bringing a new guideline to the field.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
Committee on Healthcare pushes code changes forward
Key modifications to the 2027 codes impact requirements for alcohol-based hand rubs, control vestibules and hyperbaric chambers.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
The ICC Committee on Healthcare continues code alignment efforts
The committee’s work will lead to better alignment with existing health care ventilation standards, NFPA 99 and more.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
Three steps to identify unknown risks in facilities
Engaging a multidisciplinary team in the task of risk assessment will help to uncover facility hazards.
Compliance and Operations
EPA proposes new rule for managing ethylene oxide in facilities
Public commenting on the proposed interim decision impacting health care sterilization spaces closes June 27.
Cybersecurity
Incorporating MEP into a broader cybersecurity strategy
Resources provide guidance on how facilities managers can help to protect operational technology.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
CMS memo provides clarification on end of PHE-related waivers
Recent guidance details requirements for several health care physical environment aspects as blanket waivers expire.
Health Care Facility Technology Systems, IT and OT Infrastructure, Medical Device Technology
Wearable devices call for investment in wireless infrastructure
Building the wireless infrastructure necessary for real-time health care monitoring can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Compliance and Operations
CMS releases guidance to help hospitals improve quality performance
The revised interpretive guidelines promote consistent implementation and oversight of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement requirement.