By: Richard Parker, MBA, CHFM, Associate Director and Amy Antonacci, MSN, RN, Senior Standards Interpretation Specialist Posted: August 22, 2025Workplace violence in healthcare settings is a growing concern, with increasing reports of patients and visitors causing...
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Performance Goals and Indicators for the Hospital’s Physical Environment
Performance Goals and Indicators for the Hospital’s Physical Environment By: Richard Parker, MBA, CHFM Associate Director Posted: June 4, 2025ACHC Standards are structured to align with a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) quality improvement framework. Within each chapter,...
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Hospital Physical Environment and Life Safety Standards
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Hospital Physical Environment and Life Safety Standards By: Richard Parker, MBA, CHFM, Associate Director Posted: November 18, 2024From a facilities perspective, protecting patient and staff safety are the hospital’s biggest priority. To...


