Healthcare Compliance

Hospital life safety compliance is rarely one-size-fits-all. Many healthcare facilities operate in buildings that have expanded, renovated, or evolved over decades, creating situations where strict application of a single code requirement may not always be practical. That's where building equivalencies become absolutely critical.  When properly approved and documented, building equivalencies allow hospitals to meet the intent of fire and life safety standards…

In today’s fast‑paced healthcare environment, patient care doesn’t start at the bedside—it begins the moment someone enters the hospital campus. For the Plant Operations Department, weekly hospital grounds rounding is more than a routine walkthrough; it is a proactive strategy that protects safety, enhances the patient and visitor experience, and strengthens operational reliability across the organization.  Below,…

Environment of Care (EOC) rounds can be deceptive. You walk the unit. You notice issues. You fix what you can. So by the end of it, you feel productive. You feel like things are all under control. Until someone asks for proof. And then, it all falls apart. Because in a survey, simply saying “we…

What Facilities Leaders Need to Know in 2026  As 2026 unfolds, facilities leaders across health systems are operating in a strange in-between world. The Joint Commission’s built environment standards are no longer uniform across care settings. Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals are now surveyed under the new Physical Environment (PE) chapter, while ambulatory care and behavioral health sites continue…

Let’s be honest—when it comes to life safety, doors don’t always get the attention they deserve. But surveyors notice them immediately. Once they start walking your halls, door issues quickly become one of the most cited—and most misunderstood—areas of compliance. That’s why in our latest video, “Making Sense of Door Compliance,” we’re breaking it down…

It’s easy to think of fire barriers as static parts of the building—drywall, shafts, above-ceiling space. But when it comes to life safety, these passive systems do some of the most critical work: they buy time. When a fire breaks out, compartmentalization matters. Smoke and flame need to be slowed, redirected, and contained. And that’s…

The truth is: hazardous waste isn’t just “lab stuff.” From batteries to bleach to aerosol cans, dangerous materials show up in all corners of a facility—and it only takes one wrong move to trigger a violation, a safety incident, or a costly citation. Whether it’s something flammable in the wrong storage bin or a secondary…

If you work in healthcare facilities or compliance, you’ve likely felt it—that quiet drift that sets in after survey season ends. At first, it’s subtle. A missed log here. A late fire drill there. A door propped open “just for a minute.” You don’t mean to let things slide. It just… happens. That’s compliance fatigue.…

If you work in healthcare facilities management or compliance, you’ve probably prepped for more surveys than you can count. You know the drill: polish the floors, check the binders, clear the hallways. But despite the best prep, there’s always that moment when the surveyor steps into your building—and suddenly, it feels like the pressure is…

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 updates to our Compliance Binders products are now live! As part of L&R’s ongoing dedication to improving healthcare environments, these updates incorporate the latest industry standards, regulatory changes, and emerging trends to help healthcare organizations enhance patient safety, streamline operations, and maintain compliance.  The 2025 updates focus on…