The regulatory environment in hospitals is a tangled web of codes and standards enforced by multiple authorities having jurisdiction. Future codes and standards must be streamlined and work together without conflict to ensure good stewardship of hospital resources. Cruise the ASHE Advocacy Highway to learn about ASHE codes and standards initiatives, major changes coming down the pike, and how you can get involved. The code development process, federal reimbursement systems, and pending changes in regulations will be addressed. This session will enable attendees to:

Learn about the code development process.
Describe the federal reimbursement system and how it applies.
Identify pending changes in regulations.
Name federal policy decisions affecting the design of health care facilities.