Compliance and Operations

COVER STORY
Resources developed for health facilities managers help hospitals stay on top of regulatory issues.
ASHE TOOLS
Helpful videos from ASHE show facilities professionals how to participate in the regulatory process.
CHECKLIST
Plus: New CDC guidelines for health care workers and NFPA creates new committee .
ADVOCACY ADVISER
Facilities managers can take a stance and help to shape the second-most regulated professional field.
REGULATORY ALERT
Recent alert advises on best practices to ensure safe electrical usage in behavioral health settings.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
FGI updates its white paper on patient handling and movement safety to prevent injury and promote safety.
CHECKLIST
Plus: HHS standards on managing hazardous waste and an FDA alert on cybersecurity.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
Eight requirements to ensure a smooth process for testing fire safety systems.
CHECKLIST
Plus: ASHE comments on definition of high-efficiency filters.
INTERVIEW
Executive Director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation discusses the foundation's work and relationship with NFPA.