Physical Environment Survey Readiness Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) – Life Safety Module

September 3, 2020
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT

7 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)

Is your health care facility prepared for your next physical environment compliance survey? Are you currently in your survey window? Are you looking for help being in continuous compliance?

This one-day version of the course covers in-depth Life Safety survey requirements. It will help health care facility professionals prepare for the Joint Commission life safety code survey. This course covers the entire survey process, regulations including NFPA codes and CMS Conditions of Participation, and common areas of deficiencies. The program is useful for those who are new to the survey process as well as those who have been through many surveys. With so many changes in regulations and new methodologies for surveys, this program provides attendees with valuable insight.

Topics covered in this module

• NFPA code overview (2012 edition)
• Survey process
• Administrative Activities - Statement of Conditions
• Administrative Activities - Interim Life Safety Measures
• Health Care Occupancy:
  • General Building Requirements
  • Means of Egress Requirements
  • Protection – Fire Alarm
  • Protection – Extinguishment
  • Special Provisions
  • Building Services
  • Operating Features
• Associated K-tags
• Related accrediting organization standards

If participants have a copy of NFPA 99®, Health Care Facilities® (2012 edition), it is recommended they keep it on hand while taking the course.

After registration, access the sessions through the Learning Center by going to ASHE.org and clicking the “My Learning” link. You must register inside the Learning Center for each session prior to session start. For best audio experience, please download Adobe Connect app prior to session start and launch the session using the app (not your web browser).

Intended Audience

• Quality department staff
• Facility management staff
• Consultants
• Environment of care/safety committee members
• Regulatory compliance personnel
• Accreditation managers
• Senior leadership in support services
• Risk management personnel
• Emergency management staff and personnel

Learning Outcomes

• Gain familiarity with the survey process.
• Learn how to understand, prepare and organize the documentation needed for the survey.
• Understand the relationship between all LS standards, K-tags and applicable codes.
• Gain awareness of the most common and most critical findings along with recommendations for compliance.
• Learn strategies for compliance.

Program Pricing

The introductory registration fee for this course is 50% off:

• Member: $220 (normally $445)
• Nonmember: $270 (normally $545)

ASHE membership can be added during the registration process to receive the discounted rate along with all the society has to offer!

Provided with Program

• Two 4-hour learning sessions
• Downloadable course materials
• Certificate of course attendance
  • CHFM renewal (type code 1, 5)
  • AIA LUs