Healthcare Facility Managers Association
of Delaware Valley, Inc.
2015 Spring Conference and Technical Exhibition
Codes, Inspections, Waivers, Risk Assessments, Changes, Challenges
and Compliance: What Do I Need to Know?
Presenter
Charles Schlegel, (PA Department of Life of Safety),
Shay Rankhorn, CHSP, CHFM, SASHE, Multi-Facilities Director of
Engineering Services, Mountain States Health Alliance, ASHE Region 3 Rep.
Jonathan Willard, CHC, PMP, CMGV,
Dave Dagenais, ASHE President, Director of Plant Operations/Security
Wentworth/Douglass Hospital
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia, Northeast
Tuesday April 7, 2015
Full-day Healthcare Codes and Standards
Program
2400 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose PA 19053
Program Description: This one-day program will provide valuable information for those individuals who are
responsible in meeting the requirements of the Environment of Care, Life Safety programs, Hospital Risk
Assessments and Emergency Management for the Pennsylvania Department of Life Safety, The Joint
Commission and other agencies having juristrictions (AHJs), i.e., Factory Mutual, National Electrical Codes,
etc.
ASHE updates .
The information will be provided so the attendees can be able to implement a practical, continuously compliant
program in healthcare facilities and achieve maximum performance while effectively preparing for unscheduled
Joint Commission and State surveys. Attendees will also receive specific guidance in how to understand and
interpret the most serious deficiencies that are common in many surveys. Practical examples will also include
an explanation of “best practices” that will help to move your own program to the top and guarantee success.
Handout materials will include current scoring sheets and survey
checklists as well as forms, worksheets and sample policies that can be easily adapted to your own program.
Sufficient time will also be provided during each section for questions and discussion.
Information on the 2015 Joint Commission survey methodology and changes to the standards.
Learning Objectives: As a result of participating in this program, the attendees will have a clearer understand
the following:
1. PA Life Safety updates on CMS Waivers questions.
2. ASHE Updates.
3. Changes to the 2015 standards that may affect your survey outcome.
4. The specific responsibilities CHFM process and the AMP test process.
5. How to achieve proper Hsopiatl Risk Assessments.
6. How to incorporate “best practices” to enhance your existing programs.
7. How to use proven ideas and techniques to achieve survey success.
Who should attend: Healthcare staff from hospitals, ambulatory care centers, clinics, nursing homes, mental
health facilities and other health-related organizations that are required to comply with the Joint Commission
Physical Environment, State, Insurance & CMS standards. Regulatory Compliance Officers, Accreditation
Coordinators, Safety and Life Safety Officers, Risk Managers, Quality Management, Performance Improvement
Directors, Facility Engineering Managers, Infection Control Practitioners, Directors of Security, staff with
Hazardous Materials and Emergency Management responsibilities, Biomedical Engineering Managers, and
Fire Safety Professionals.
Also, Contractor’s company sales representatives, who provide preventive maintenance proposals and project
superintendants that perform construction services for healthcare professionals.
Questions: Email us at info@hfmadv.org
Attendees will earn 6 AHA Continuing Educational Units (CEUs)
Visit our website at www.HFMADV.org
Program Agenda:
7:30 AM Seminar Registration
8:30 Charles Schelgel – PA State
Department of Life Safety
• CMS waivers based on the 2012 LSC
• State Life Safety Updates
9:45
Break
10:15 Shay Rankcorn
• CHFM Process
• AMP Testing Process
11:15 - Dave Dagenais
• Hospital Risk Assessments
12:00 Noon – Lunch Break
1:20 Dave Dagenais
• Continue
• ASHE Updates
2:30 Break
2:45 Jon Willard – Med-GasCode updates
4:00 Questions and discussion
Dismissal
Note: This is a suggested agenda. Revisions to the session times, information and subject coverage may be
modified by speacker and/or HFMADV, as necessary to meet the specific needs of the conference program.
Cost for this One Day Conference:
HFMADV or ASHE Affiliated Chapter
Members
$125.00
Non-Members
$175.00
(Includes a one year membership)
Registrations must be received by April 2, 2015
Register by Email to info@hfmadv.org
No mail in registrations will be processed.
Provide the following information for each attendee:
Name, Healthcare Institution, Business Address, Work Phone, Cell Phone and
Email (required for conformation). Healthcare Facility Managers
Association of Delaware Valley, Inc.
Spring Conference & Technical Exhibition Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Radisson Hotel Philadelphia, Northeast - 2400 Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose PA 19053
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