Regulations, Codes & Standards - July 2016
Q&A: Fire door maintenance
Brad Keyes advises to start planning on testing all of the fire doors
7/27/2016
July 28 webinar: The New 2012 Life Safety Code: What to Expect – and When
Brad Keyes' webinar will address the impact of the revised survey dates, changes to the code itself
7/21/2016
Joint Commission makes changes to Plans for Improvement
The Joint Commission will no longer consider hospital Plans for Improvement (PFIs) for its Life Safety chapter requirements starting August 1
7/21/2016
Q&A: Two releasing devices for doors
Brad Keyes says two releasing devices on doors is permitted in very limited situations
7/20/2016
Navigating the regulatory approval process
The development of a construction project often moves forward with zeal and optimism without being thoughtful of external factors that may impact the scope and shape of the work
7/11/2016
Virginia Mason's downgraded accreditation triggers probe
Joint Commission's decision to downgrade Virginia Mason Medical Center's accreditation prompts a dual state and federal investigation
7/7/2016
Q&A: Generator testing
Brad Keyes says monthly load tests are required for emergency power generators at ambulatory healthcare occupancies
7/6/2016
Fire and life safety for healthcare facilities
NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code (2015 edition) covers a range of criteria for healthcare facilities
7/1/2016