Lauris Freidenfelds, senior project manager for Telgian Engineering & Consulting, says there are many takeaways from the new and revised standards out of TJC:
WPV prevention is an organizational responsibility, not something relegated to the security department
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Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 7
It can be harrowing when a surveyor and their team arrive at your facility. Even though you’ve spent a good chunk of time getting ready for the survey, you’ll undoubtedly still feel like you’ve left something to chance.
It’s been an interesting past year in the life safety world. The ...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 7
Scott Wytosick, CFPS, CFI-II, life safety coordinator for Akron Children’s Hospital and former Life Safety Code®(LSC) surveyor, says preparing for a survey is all about reviewing previous surveys.
“You need to be prepared to investigate if...
Healthcare Life Safety Compliance - Volume 25, Issue 7
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is crafting its 2023–2026 National Health Security Strategy (NHSS). ASPR officials say this guidance will present an opportunity for security leaders to take the...
