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in this session we will explore the unintended consequences of having so many sinks. We will explore the dynamics of transmission from patient to drain and back to patient. We will present the current understanding of the problem, assess challenges created by antibiotic resistant bacteria in wastewater premise plumbing and explore potential solutions.

In this webinar, the presenters will review current and proposed CMS/TJC requirements in the context of ASHRAE 188 and will discuss practical implications of the proposed new TJC/CMS requirements for healthcare facilities.

This presentation will provide an overview of annual fire door inspection requirements, strategies for remediation of non-compliant issues and on-going management of openings.

We examine the effectiveness of capture efficiencies at different MERV ratings. And we explore why MERV-A ratings are critical for determining filter choices. The presentation wraps up with a discussion on HEPA filters, in-room air purifiers, and air cleaners.

Join a panel of code experts to discuss the latest developments in emergency preparedness, CMS and more regarding codes and standards requirements. Take this opportunity to ask questions that are important to you, your organization and the field to learn approaches and best practices from our team of experts.

George Mills, CEO of ATG (a JLL company), and former Director of Engineering with The Joint Commission, will focus on Life Safety in business occupancies and the increased focus it will see from The Joint Commission this year.

Just Ask ASHE:Q1 2021 WebinarSpeaker: ASHEGet trusted answers to your compliance questions from a panel of code experts. 

This webinar discuss how to break the reactive and expensive cycle that plaques most facilities and turn the corner towards positive audits and long term cost savings.

During this webinar, we will explore the barriers healthcare networks face at each stage and discuss the strategies to overcome them so you can advance your energy management strategy.

This webinar covers these two types of systems and the code requirements that apply to each. Learn when and where to use them, and the varying limitations of each of the model codes. Understanding these systems can help to ensure that the correct components are specified and installed, and that the system will be code-compliant

This discussion will cover key architectural challenges surfacing as more healthcare facilities deal with patient surges, and creative ways facilities across the country are addressing those challenges. We will share design examples in action, including how pre-fabricated modular solutions help deliver on demand isolation capacity across some of the nation’s earliest and ongoing hotspots.

This presentation will examine the current & emerging compliance survey requirements, while also preparing your facility for any survey.

unprecedented opportunity to prioritize diversity as providers seek to raise up the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Panelists will share their approaches to managing heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires and highlight best practices for creating climate-ready hospitals as anchors for resilient communities.

This presentation explores the pertinent changes in healthcare ventilation systems related to the recent release (Sept. 1 , 2020) of ASHRAE 170-2017, Addendum a. The presentation includes a short review of ASHRAE 170 itself, then moves to the highlights of the specific Addendum a.

During this webinar, we will share how the centralization of operational data coupled with advanced analytics provides a level of insight and intelligence that can meet these challenges. This webinar will describe how a single operational data platform can streamline Joint Commission reporting, simplify facilities/utilities monitoring, support more effective maintenance practices, and improve overall facility resilience.

A ventilation management plan will ultimately make the hospital a safer place for patients to heal.

A panel shares how adding systems and feedback loops for standards support an institution’s infrastructure knowledge base.

This presentation will outline important risk mitigation actions that all organizations should undertake as part of their annual Environment of Care review.