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As new construction continues to grow, installing the appropriate code-compliant barrier management program has never been more important. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Building…
As we continue to head towards the end of the year, now is the time to plan for your 2020 Barrier Management inspections. Unfortunately, documentation requirements can be complex and…
Goodbye winter blues, hello blue skies. That’s right, spring has sprung, which means it’s time for spring cleaning. Spring cleaning isn’t just a home thing, and can help your work…
As a healthcare facility professional, you should be aware of the importance of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) K-TAGS requirements. The CMS K-TAGS address NFPA 101, Life…
Hospitals experienced two significant changes in 2008 related to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) deeming authority that should be on the radar of the Medical Services Professional….
As we continue to move through the year, your facility’s Joint Commission survey may be coming up soon. And although they happen within an expected few weeks, they are unannounced…
It’s a new year, which means as a facility manager you probably have a lot to do before your Joint Commission survey. As professionals in the fire and life safety…
The required Joint Commission inspections that hospitals undergo are always unannounced, so that the inspectors can see the actual workings of the hospital, but they do happen within an expected…
Press Release: Date: 2016-09-08 Title: CMS Issues New Emergency Preparedness Rule Contact: press@cms.hhs.gov
Part of making sure that your healthcare facility is in compliance with the Life Safety Code is having an egress survey. An egress survey is a 15 point Life Safety…