Compliance and Operations

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Choir takes patient engagement to a higher level .
UPFRONT
Information on health care codes and standards.
NEWS
Also this week: FDA to address pharmacy compounding standards and new bill would establish cleaning practices for reusable medical devices.
NEWS
Also this week: Guidance for transporting Ebola patients, and duodenoscope reprocessors added to FDA's validation list.
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Planning for new USP 797 sterile compounding regulations.
FIELD REPORT
Centinela Hospital Medical Center installs new MTU generator sets that meet regulatory challenges.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC sees increased infections at dialysis facilities and FDA drafts guidance on interoperability standards.
INTERVIEW
Academy will focus on issues to improve facility design and construction.
UPFRONT
Information on health care codes and standards.
COMPLIANCE+OPERATIONS
Physical environment issues for health facilities professionals to monitor in the new year.