Environment and Facilities

Given the prevalence of Environment of Care (EC) standards appearing on this year's list of most cited standards, it should come as no...Read More »

True or False: Medical gas and vacuum systems must be tested regularly and the main supply area shut off valves must be clearly identified and...Read More »

Which of the following topics/sections should be included in the hospital’s Emergency Operations Plan? Choose all that apply.Read More »

The Joint Commission, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and 22 other organizations are celebrating National Fire Prevention Week, October...Read More »

True or False: Most hazardous materials/waste spills in hospital are of a minor threat to people or the environment. As a result, most of the...Read More »

True or False: Hospitals must have a procedure in place that explains what to do and how to respond to hazardous materials or waste spills.Read More »

Consumer Reports magazine has issued hospital safety...Read More »

True or False: The Life Safety Code® standards are primarily focused on the building/maintaining of fire safe buildings and environment.Read More »

Q: What are the requirements for fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems? Read More »

Q: Our assessment for compliance with the LSC has been made, and some deficiencies have been identified. The problem is that some of...Read More »