Compliance and Operations
NEWS
Also this week: Resources to prevent Zika and legionellosis, as well as improve hand-hygiene compliance.
FIELD REPORT
UUHC uses Spok Mobile app to keep patient-protected messages secure.
CODES+STANDARDS
Information on health care codes and standards.
NEWS
Also this week: ASHE explains amendments in Life Safety Code, and study looks at sink location impact on hand hygiene.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC announces Zika preparedness funds, and FDA releases draft guidance for 3-D device printing.
INFECTION PREVENTION
Authors call for ongoing quality-improvement initiatives regarding infection-prevention policies and practices.
CHECKLIST
Information on health care codes and standards.
NEWS
Also this week: HHS awards $260 million to develop health care infrastructure, CMS adopts new fire safety codes.
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Complying with ASHRAE's standard for building water systems.
FIELD REPORT
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center utilizes wireless technology to monitor OR gas level and operation.