Maintenance and Operations - March 2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Inactive leaf closer
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for inactive leaf closer
3/25/2020
More hospitals asked to share data about protective gear inventories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working on a system that would track the inventory across the U.S.
3/24/2020
Cuomo calls for construction of field hospitals
The N.Y. governor said it is only a matter of time before ICU beds fill up
3/23/2020
California lawmakers trying to block hospital closure amid coronavirus spread
Seton Medical Center in Daly City was due to close as soon as this month
3/19/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Ceiling tile replacement
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for ceiling tile replacement
3/18/2020
CMS: Main survey focus will be on infection control preparedness
The shift lets inspectors to focus on the spread of the coronavirus disease
3/16/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Documentation of life safety assessment
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for documentation of life safety assessment
3/11/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Smoke barrier between two different occupancies
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for smoke barrier between two different occupancies
3/4/2020
Florida nursing homes with serious violations could receive fewer inspections
Patient advocates say bills could be a threat to safety.
3/4/2020
Chicago hospital plans $77.6 million expansion
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking approval from the state for a $77.6 million expansion
3/2/2020