Compliance and Operations

REGULATORY
Public commenting on the proposed interim decision impacting health care sterilization spaces closes June 27.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
Following the requirements of NFPA 25 will ensure fire pumps function as designed .
REGULATORY
The updates ease visitation recommendations and provide guidance to align with the COVID-19 public health emergency expiration.
REGULATORY
Recent guidance details requirements for several health care physical environment aspects as blanket waivers expire.
COMPLIANCE
Hospitals can avoid a hectic survey day by preparing and managing a process focused on continuous compliance.
REGULATORY
The revised interpretive guidelines promote consistent implementation and oversight of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement requirement .
INTERVIEW
Richard Parker discusses his new role, challenges facing health care organizations and updates to ACHC standards.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
ASHE member provides an overview of the new four-part process for emergency management surveys .
REGULATORY
Although not under its purview, facilities management can work with OR leadership to ensure compliance with new Florida legislation likely to pass .
ADVOCACY
The advocacy team leaves its mark on three interpretations to the Life Safety Code and National Electrical Code.