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Physical Environment Survey Readiness Program

7 CECs / per day (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?

ASHE’s Physical Environment Survey Readiness Program prepares attendees for their next surveys. The format of the course can be customized to address specific requirements and process of various accrediting organizations such as the Joint Commission, DNV and HFAP so that attendees get the information they need. Hospitals, ASHE-affiliated chapters, and other organizations can host this program on-site at their facilities.

Program Options

The full program is comprised of three one-day modules. Hosts can choose one, two, or all three of the following modules, in any combination. Not sure which course to start with? We have a one-day overview option too:

LS - Life Safety Module (1 Day)

Please note: Participants will receive a copy of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, 2012 edition. *If you are attending an ASHE Education Showcase, only loaner books which will need to be returned will be provided for use during the program day, these will need to be returned to ASHE, and will not be available for sale onsite. Please feel free to bring your own copy of the book if you like.

This program will help health care facility professionals prepare for The Joint Commission life safety code survey. This program 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

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.
EM - Emergency Management Module (1 Day)

Please note: Participants will receive a copy of the Condition of participation: Emergency preparedness and an annotated copy of the COP.

This program will help health care facility professionals prepare for The Joint Commission emergency management survey. This program 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

  • Foundation for the Emergency Operations Plan
  • The Plan for Response and Recovery
    • General Requirements
    • Communications
    • Resources and Assets
    • Security and Safety
    • Staff
    • Utilities
    • Patients
    • Disaster Volunteers
    • Volunteer Licensed Independent Practitioners
    • Volunteer Practitioners
  • Evaluation
  • Integrated Emergency Management Program
  • Associated E-tags
  • Related Accrediting Organization Standards

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 EP standards, E-tags and CMS EP Final Rule.
  • Gain awareness of the most common and most critical findings along with recommendations for compliance.
  • Learn strategies for compliance.
CE - The Care Environment Module (1 Day)

Please note: Participants will receive a copy of NFPA 99®, Health Care Facilities, 2012 edition. *If you are attending an ASHE Education Showcase, only loaner books which will need to be returned will be provided for use during the program day, these will need to be returned to ASHE, and will not be available for sale onsite. Please feel free to bring your own copy of the book if you like.

This program will help health care facility professionals prepare for The Joint Commission environment of care survey. This program 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
  • 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

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 EC 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.

Provided with this program:

  • One, two, or three-day seminar
  • On-site course materials
  • Certificate of course attendance

Important Information

Intended Audience

Intended Audience

  • Quality department staff
  • Facility management staff
  • Consultants
  • EOC/Safety committee members
  • Regulatory compliance personnel
  • Accreditation managers
  • Senior leadership in support services
  • Risk management personnel
  • Emergency management staff and personnel

Learning Outcomes

  • Conditions of Participation and NFPA code overview (2012 edition)*
  • The survey process
  • Safety and security
  • Hazardous materials and waste
  • Fire safety
  • Medical equipment
  • Utilities
  • Other physical environment requirements
  • Staff competency
  • Monitoring and improvement

*other editions may be requested in advance.

Program Pricing

Become an ASHE member to receive the discounted rate along with all the Society has to offer!

If you’re not an ASHE member, a membership can be added during the registration process to receive the member rate. 

BEST VALUE! 3 MODULE BUNDLE
Life Safety, Emergency Management and Care Environment Modules

Members: $1,145
Nonmembers: $1,345

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2 MODULE BUNDLE    
Mix and match your modules

Members: $815
Nonmembers: $1,015

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1 MODULE
Live Online Training or In Person    
Pick one based on your needs

Members: $565
Nonmembers: $665

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*If hosted by “ABCDE GROUP” - The host organization determines pricing, registration, and coordination of these hosted programs/events. Registrations for hosted programs are not transferable to other ASHE programs.

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AHA CECs

7 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)

Credit hours can be used toward the renewal of the Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) credential and the Certified Health Care Constructor (CHC) credential.

Program Agenda

General Daily Schedule

7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Check-in/Continental breakfast
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learning session
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.  Lunch (on your own)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Learning session
Hotel Information

(TBD)

All Academy and Showcase programs: 
United: ZHMS  703984
Delta: NMTPA

Nashville: 
American: 1440DT

Las Vegas: 
American: 28N0BB

 

Education Showcase:
American assigns separate codes for each meeting:
April 2-3, ORD, 1230GH
June 29-30, ORD, 3860EW
Sept 1-2, ORD, 6380BC
Sept 9-10, ORD, 4990BA
Dec 2-3, ORD 47N0B
 

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Registration fees, less a $75 cancellation fee, are refundable if written notice is received five working days prior to the program. Membership payment to renew/join ASHE is not refundable nor transferable. Please email a cancellation request to ASHE at ashe@aha.org or call 312-422-3800. Registrants unable to attend may send an alternate. If the alternate is not a member, the non-member fee will be applied. Transferring is subject to availability. No on-site substitutions will be allowed. ASHE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program due to insufficient registration.

ADA Requirements

ASHE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in this program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, ASHE will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 30 days in advance of the event to ASHE at ashe@aha.org.

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Course Schedule  

ASHE Academy

May 1-3, 2023
3-Module Bundle
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May 1, 2023
Life Safety Module
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May 2, 2023
The Care Environment Module
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May 3, 2023
Emergency Management Module
Register


Live Online Training

July 11-13, 2023
3-Module Bundle
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July 11, 2023
Life Safety Module
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July 12, 2023
Emergency Management Module
Register

July 13, 2023
The Care Environment Module
Register


ASHE Annual

Aug 6, 2023
The Care Environment Module
Register

 

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