Environment and Facilities

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 »

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum allowing hospitals and nursing homes to comply with certain sections...Read More »

After reading this article, you will be able to:

• Understand the reason for Sentinel Event Alert 47
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True or False: Power failures, loss of water or utilities, floods, and tornados are all examples of situations that could result in the...Read More »

Q During a tornado watch or warning, should we move ICU patients to an interior hallway? If so, what additional...Read More »