Physical Environment Survey Readiness: The Care Environment Module | ASHE Academy 2024 | Indianapolis, IN

Empower your health care facility to leverage continuous code compliance in order to reduce potential mistakes discovered during compliance surveys.

Strengthen your facility’s readiness for its next compliance survey by gaining deeper insight into accurate interpretation of code requirements provided by recognized experts/surveyors. Review the most common citations and best practices in inspection, maintenance and documentation to prepare for your next smooth and worry-free survey.

In this module, explore common pitfalls in the care environment and walk away with helpful strategies to create hazard-free, safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors at your facility.

Topics Covered in this Module:

• NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code overview (2012 edition)
• Survey process
• Plan
• Safety and security
• Hazardous materials and waste
• Fire safety
• Medical equipment
• Utilities
• Other physical environment requirements
• Staff competency
• Monitoring and improvement
• Associated K-tags
• Related accrediting organization standards

NOTE for IN-PERSON PROGRAMS: Participants will receive a copy of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 edition.
NOTE for LIVE ONLINE TRAININGS: Participants will receive online access to NFPA Link, a digital format of the NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 edition.

This program is part of ASHE Academy 2024.