Regulations, Codes & Standards - August 2018
Appeals court allows gay resident to sue senior facility over discrimination
Facility can be held liable for failing to protect resident from harassment, discrimination and violence
8/31/2018
How do the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012 relate to hospitals?
Learning requirements for healthcare facilities is critical
8/28/2018
Hospital's defamation lawsuit against Leapfrog dismissed
Chicago-based Saint Anthony Hospital sued organization about lower grade
8/27/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Signage inside a stairwell
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for signage inside a stairwell
8/22/2018
Research says healthcare facility management market to reach $416,929.2 million by 2026
There is also significant potential to provide integrated facility management (IFM) business models
8/16/2018
Amazon may be opening primary care clinics at Seattle headquarters
The company is reportedly looking into hiring a small number of doctors to start a pilot clinic later this year
8/16/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire drills
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire drills
8/15/2018
Training, efficiency and cost savings: Fostering the next generation of facilities professionals
Winning budget approval for technology is still a challenge when senior management teams in healthcare are often juggling multiple, and sometimes competing, priorities
8/13/2018
Calif. hospital to close ER, transition to long-term care
To lawfully close the emergency room, a 30-day notice must be given
8/10/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: ABHR dispensers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for ABHR dispensers
8/8/2018
Los Angeles' Chinatown hospital to reopen as 'healthcare city'
The former Pacific Alliance Medical Center site will include urgent care and is expected to open by the end of the summer
8/3/2018
Seven projects win AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Awards
Maggie’s Centre Barts cancer treatment facility in London is among the honorees
8/3/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Extension cords
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for extension cords
8/1/2018