As previously reported, The Joint Commission unveiled new and revised workplace violence (WPV) prevention requirements effective January 1, 2022. The Joint Commission issued three new elements of performance (EP) to existing standards and two revised EPs.
We’re continuing to catch up with...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 6
The Life Safety Code® (LSC) & Health Care Facilities Code (HCFC) survey is conducted in accordance with the appropriate protocols and regulations to determine whether a citation of...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 6
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 7 issued an update to the COVID-19 emergency declaration blanket waivers for specific providers.
CMS officials say they will continue to review the need for existing emergency blanket waivers issued in response to the COVID-19...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 6
May served as Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s also a good reminder to healthcare security professionals that security is paramount when it comes to behavioral and mental health patients throughout a healthcare facility.
