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Managing liability claims for healthcare facilities

Hospitals and healthcare facilities have unique liabilities that must be addressed.

By Amanda Duncan | Updated on September 25, 2014

There are literally tens of thousands of medical facilities throughout the U.S., from large hospital campuses to corner drugstores. The healthcare industry is growing rapidly and facilities will continue to expand to match patient and technology demands. As the industry evolves, these facilities are subject to many environmental exposures on a daily basis.

The Environmental Protection Agency has recently increased its focus on healthcare facilities, resulting in an initiative to enforce compliance. Environmental regulations that may affect healthcare facilities include the Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. State and local agencies may also implement their own protocols.

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