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This tool helps determine the appropriate special locking arrangement to permit compliant egress in the event of a fire alarm activation.

This risk assessment tool has been developed to help health care facility staff comply with the risk-based, patient-focused approach described by the 2021 version of NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code.

Use the energy control procedure form to provide detailed information on lock usage and other important information on the specific equipment or machinery involved and the energy source being controlled.

Use the energy control procedure form to provide detailed information on lock usage and other important information on the specific equipment or machinery involved and the energy source being controlled.

Get ready for CMS surveys with our Hospital CMS Tag Checklists and Crosswalks. Download our resources now to ensure compliance and safety in your facility.

The Joint Commission (TJC) introduced changes to the Emergency Management (EM) standards which became effective on July 1, 2022.

Use this self-assessment tool to prepare your non-hospital business occupancies for survey by accreditations organizations.

ASHE ICRA 2.0™ includes several improvements and clarifications to help in prevention planning for construction projects.

Help prepare your facility for adverse weather-related events through this article and adverse weather checklist available to ASHE members.

Improve patient safety with our temperature and humidity control tool. Download the draft policy based on ASHRAE's white paper.

This tool is intended to help facilities professionals make good decisions about psychiatric unit toilet room renovations.

Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals) contains all CMS requirements and survey guidance for a hospital alternate equipment maintenance (AEM) program. These risk assessment factors are generally not the same as the more common factors that hospitals have used in the past for utility system risk assessments.

While Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is not a new tool for disinfection, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought it to the forefront of discussions again. UV radiation, with sufficient intensity and contact time, can inactivate viruses and bacteria through three main approaches: air, water and surface. One of the applications of UV lamp includes being used in HVAC systems.

Taking a good look at eyewash station requirements such as when and where to place eyewash stations in health care facilities.

Learn how to locate potential hazards during a fire watch with our comprehensive checklist and guidelines. Ensure the safety of your premises.

ASHE's medical air testing tool is the key to a reliable and efficient medical gas system.

The pre-disaster self-assessment consists of an assessment of critical infrastructure and an estimate of evacuation time.

Delay inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements during COVID-19. Download the waiver template and recommendations table.