Compliance

Health facility managers should start with an accurate inventory of all fire alarm and suppression devices to assure that the requirements are met. ASHE has created a sample template to track the inventory and compare it against testing completed throughout the year.
This document provides a comparison of the regulations applicable to most hospitals. It is important to verify the editions of the codes and standards that are applicable in your jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions may have adopted a different edition of the building code for construction. Many states…
Hospitals and health systems are working to address the environmental risks associated with the care of patients at risk for suicide and self-harm. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently creating comprehensive interpretive guidance, which will incorporate Joint…
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Speakers Ronald Gorham, Frank PeropatSterile compounding pharmacies have become one of the most regulated areas in a health care facility. The regulations set forth by USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and local boards of pharmacy have been changing significantly, leaving even recently constructed…