Physical Environment Survey Readiness Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) – The Care Environment Module

Event Format

Webinar

Date

Tue, Aug 11, 2020, 01:00 PM – Tue, Aug 11, 2020, 05:00 PM

Cost

Member: $220, Nonmember: $270

Event Host

Open To

Members and Non-members

Description

August 11 and August 13, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT

2 Days, 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 (broken into two 4-hour sessions) version of the course covers in-depth Care Environment survey requirements. Attendees will gain insight into the methodology used by survey teams and deepen their understanding of rules, regulations and most-likely citations. Information will be organized in a manner you can take back and immediately put to use.

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

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 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.

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

 

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