When it comes down to compliance in the healthcare physical environment, the “true” Authority Having Jurisdiction resides with the folks at CMS, in all their glory.
As an old EVS hand, I am always fascinated by the improvements in cleaning methods, including the introduction of new equipment. I still remember the days of cotton mops and buffing machines and pouring packets of chemicals into spray bottles and adding water—I am like cleaning Cro-magnon.
While Alfred, Lord Tennyson opined that “in the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love,” spring, for certain safety professionals (I won’t characterize based on age, but I suspect you know who you are) means lists of what could have (and, often, did) go wrong in the world...
Sprinklers play a crucial role in maintaining the fire safety of healthcare environments. They aren't just components of a building's infrastructure—they're life-saving systems designed to minimize fire damage and protect vulnerable populations.
