New Handbook for Facility Managers Breaks Down Healthcare Compliance

The latest edition of the American Society for Health Care Engineering’s Health Care Facilities Management Handbook series is now available. Focusing on understanding healthcare compliance, the handbook maps out the compliance landscape and reviews best practices in documentation, emergency preparedness, life safety, security and environmental rounding.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare facilities codes, standards and regulations. It can help stakeholders avoid costly penalties that hurt an organization’s finances, reputation and ability to provide quality patient care.

Overall, the handbook helps facility managers meet regulatory requirements, while maximizing operational efficiency, ensuring a safe and high-functioning physical environment. For more details, visit ashe.org.