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CMS Considers Reducing Low-End Humidity Requirement, Outlines Interim Waiver Process
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering changing the low-end humidity requirement in operating rooms from 35 percent to 20 percent, according to the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association. ASHE has received word from CMS headquarters that the agency is looking to change its policy and that a draft memo on the subject is currently undergoing an internal review at CMS. In a new article, ASHE explains this possible change and the interim waiver process outlined by CMS.
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Be a part of the conversations and join your colleagues March 4-7 in Phoenix for the 2012 PDC Summit. The PDC Summit draws senior leaders from health care facilities, design firms, and construction companies who are interested in working together to advance the health care physical environment. Visit the PDC website to learn about exceptional networking opportunities, engaging sessions featuring timely topics, hospital tours, and much more.
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