Responsible Facility Authority for Medical Gas & Vacuum Systems
Gain the right training for the role of Responsible Facility Authority (RFA)
Examine the operational and maintenance requirements of medical gas systems.
The course includes detailed guidance on developing and maintaining records, performing risk assessments using NFPA categories, coordinating construction tie-ins, evaluating verification and test reports, as well as implementing robust impairment and emergency management procedures.
About
This four-hour live training provides a comprehensive introduction for hospital-based facilities professionals to the role of the Responsible Facility Authority (RFA) as defined in NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code. Participants will learn the essential responsibilities, required qualifications, as well as best practices for ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of medical gas and vacuum systems in health care facilities. Through real-world examples, risk assessments, and process-based instruction, this course equips facility leaders to effectively oversee medical gas system operations, maintenance, construction, and emergency planning. Immediately following the course, attendees can take an online qualification exam, which if passed confers ASHE’s Responsible Facility Authority for Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Qualification.
What you will learn:
- Explain the role of the Responsible Facility Authority (RFA) and its importance in ensuring NFPA 99 compliance and patient safety.
- Assess medical gas and vacuum systems using NFPA 99 to support safe operations, maintenance, and decision‑making.
- Manage system impairments, emergency responses, and shutdown/restore processes using structured procedures and communication plans.
- Administer a compliant permit‑to‑work process that ensures safe construction, renovation, and maintenance activities involving medical gas systems.
- Gain practical, actionable understanding of NFPA 99 requirements and recognized industry best practices
- The course helps you make informed decisions, identify risks and support patient and staff safety.
- Validate your expertise in compliance and best‑practice management of medical gas and vacuum systems
- Health care facilities managers and supervisors
- Technicians
- Safety and compliance leaders
CECs: 4 CECs
Live Online Training
- ASHE Member: $285 | Nonmember: $365
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