Focus on Compliance EC.02.05.01
EC.02.05.01 - The hospital manages risks associated with its utility systems
Fireside Chat on Utility Systems EC.02.05.01, with ASHE Executive Director Dale Woodin, CHFM, FASHE, and Joint Commission Director of Engineering George Mills, MBA, FASHE.
Resources for facility professionals
The following elements of performance are the most common reasons why hospitals are cited for EC.02.05.01. ASHE has provided resources to help hospitals address each of these elements of performance.
- Inappropriate Room Pressurization [EP15]
- Failure to Label Electric Panel or Utilities [EP8]
- Lack of Emergency Lighting [EP1]
- Inappropriate Electrical Issues [EP1]
Resources for hospital leadership
In addition to providing resources for health care facility professionals, the Focus on Compliance project with the Joint Commission provides resources for hospital leaders in an effort to promote organizational-level compliance.
Leadership Resources on EC.02.05.01 (Joint Commission)
Related Resources
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded October 29, 2015This webinar explains how a well-designed emergency power system can help health care facilities
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded October 26, 2015This webinar features George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, director of the Department of Enginee
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded September 15, 2015This webinar discusses the latest information about an important Federal Communications Commis
Compliance Tools
This downloadable Word document is a sample pressure relationship policy you can customize to fit the needs of your facility.
Guides/Reports
The 2014 ASHE Advocacy Report includes articles on improving codes, code compliance, and outreach.
Compliance Tools
Use this HVA tool to assist your multidisciplinary group in assessing and prioritizing exercises for potential hazards/risk.