Jonathan Flannery
Articles
Compliance and Operations
FDA permits emergency use of alternative respirators
The administration increases flexibility in usage in response to PPE shortages.
Facility Engineering
ASHE issues recommendations on COVID-19 for facilities managers
An update on the recent outbreak and six recommendations for facilities managers.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
Maintaining safety of holiday decor
Tips for health facilities managers on maintaining physical environment compliance during the holiday season.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
Comprehensive utility failure plans
Developing operational processes for each facility requires staff partnership and critical communication.
Compliance and Operations, Emergency Management
Public resources for utility failure planning
Several tools and websites exist to help hospitals develop emergency preparedness plans.
Operational Excellence, Leadership
Task force helps members to overcome blind spots
ASHE lays out six strategies to continue growing in knowledge.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
ASHE victories at ICC meeting help to unify building codes
Updates on ASHE's efforts to reduce duplication and conflicts in health care regulations.
Facility Engineering, Power and Electrical
New initiatives address conflicts for power taps
ASHE helps to decipher and clarify two UL standards causing confusion in health care facilities.
Operations Related to Environmental Hygiene
The built environment's role in infection prevention
New CDC resource shows how facilities professionals can join in the fight to prevent infections.
Compliance and Operations
Five tips on submitting regulatory comments
ASHE's advocacy team shows how to write an effective public comment and engage in the regulatory process.