Advocacy

The latest health care Advocacy content from the American Hospital Association (AHA) for hospital and health system leaders.

Investment in hospital infrastructure is critical to ensure the overall health, security and wellbeing of patients and communities, which is why ASHE and the American Hospital Association (AHA) are working to ensure that hospitals and health systems be included in significant legislative packages…
ASHE has acknowledged proven best practices and partnered with health care professionals to provide a tool to enable health care organizations to manage their most valuable assets. This will aid users in articulating a risk assessment model, and it will provide a comprehensive explanation of how…
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) in June 2019 released several new and revised pharmacy compounding standards.
Stay informed on tamper-resistant receptacle use in patient settings with ASHE's advocacy efforts and resources.
The FBI has observed cyber threat actors perpetuating business email fraud against construction companies, their clients and their vendors in the following manner:   
- In 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted new Conditions of Participation that incorporated the 2012 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 99. CMS recently provided ASHE with the following guidance on some frequently asked questions regarding the new CMS requirements.
Achieve compliance with Joint Commission Documentation Standards. Learn how to effectively document standards with our comprehensive guide.
The 2017 ASHE Advocacy Report includes articles on improving codes, code compliance, and outreach. DOWNLOAD NOW
Read the latest updates from the American Society for Health Care Engineering Advocacy team.