Jonathan Flannery
Articles
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.
Operational Excellence, Maintenance and Operations
Chemical plant fire could impact water, wastewater systems
Health care facilities should be on alert for possible downstream impact to their water supplies.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
HHS updates its list of hazard vulnerability analysis tools
The list includes ASHE's revamped HVA, which creates a more holistic and interactive approach to emergency preparedness.
Operational Excellence, Maintenance and Operations
Debate examines conflicts between life safety and infection prevention
Experts in infection prevention and life safety led a conference session on how the two fields can support one another.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
Resources to combat smoke intrusion
Whether from natural disasters or safety incidents, health care facilities can call on a number of resources to eliminate dangerous smoke infiltration.
Construction, Project Management, Construction Compliance
ASHE publishes revised infection control risk assessment guide
The ICRA 2.0 includes several improvements and clarifications to help in prevention planning for construction projects.