/ en Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:14 -0600 Fri, 30 Jan 26 12:25:56 -0600 /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-emergency-management-module-nov-2026-live-online-training <p>Leverage continuous code compliance in order to reduce potential mistakes discovered during compliance surveys at your hospital.<br><br>Strengthen your hospital’s readiness for its next compliance survey by gaining deeper insight into accurate interpretation of code requirements provided by recognized experts/surveyors. Review the most common citations and best practices in inspection, maintenance and documentation to prepare for your next smooth and worry-free survey.<br><br>In this module, review emergency management plan components, appropriate documentation, and training for a successful management of emergencies at your hospital.<br><br>Topics Covered in this Module:</p><ul><li>Foundation for the Emergency Operations Plan</li><li>The Plan for Response and Recovery:<ul><li>General Requirements</li><li>Communications</li><li>Resources and Assets</li><li>Security and Safety</li><li>Staff</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Patients</li><li>Disaster Volunteers</li><li>Volunteer Licensed Independent Practitioners</li><li>Volunteer Practitioners</li></ul></li><li>Evaluation</li><li>Integrated Emergency Management Program</li><li>Associated E-tags</li><li>Related Accrediting Organization Standards</li></ul><hr><h2><small>SPEAKER:</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p><p><em>Please note: Participants will receive a copy of the Conditions of Participation: Emergency preparedness and an annotated copy of the COP.</em></p><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness">View complete program information >></a></p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:25:56 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-care-environment-nov-2026-live-online-training <p>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.</p><h3><small class="sm"><strong>Topics covered in this module:</strong></small></h3><ul><li>NFPA code overview (2012 edition)</li><li>Survey process</li><li>Plan</li><li>Safety and security</li><li>Hazardous materials and waste</li><li>Fire safety</li><li>Medical equipment</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Other physical environment requirements</li><li>Staff competency</li><li>Monitoring and improvement</li><li>Associated K-tags</li><li>Related accrediting organization standards</li></ul><h3><small class="sm">Learning Outcomes:</small></h3><ul><li>Gain familiarity with the survey process</li><li>Learn how to understand, prepare and organize the documentation needed for the survey.</li><li>Understand the relationship between all EC standards, K-tags and applicable codes.</li><li>Gain awareness of the most common and most critical findings along with recommendations for compliance.</li><li>Learn strategies for compliance.</li></ul><hr><h2><small>SPEAKER</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness">View complete program information >></a></p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:24:06 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-life-safety-module-nov-2026-live-online-training <p>This program will help health care facility professionals prepare for 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, you will walk away with valuable insight.<br><br>In this module, analyze common pitfalls in life safety and walk away with strategies to successfully protect and prevent all occupancies from fire hazards at your facility.<br><br>Topics Covered in this Module:</p><ul><li>NFPA 101, Life Safety Code overview (2012 edition)</li><li>Survey process</li><li>Administrative Activities – Statement of Conditions</li><li>Administrative Activities – Interim Life Safety Measures</li><li>Health Care Occupancy:<ul><li>General Building Requirements</li><li>Means of Egress Requirements</li><li>Protection – Fire Alarm</li><li>Protection – Extinguishment</li><li>Special Provisions</li><li>Building Services</li><li>Operating Features</li></ul></li><li>Associated K-tags</li><li>Related accrediting organization standards</li></ul><hr><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness" target="_blank"><strong>View complete program information >></strong></a></p><h2><small>SPEAKER</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:22:32 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-3-module-bundle-nov-2026-live-online-training <h3><small>This registration includes the following Physical Environment Survey Readiness Modules:</small></h3><ul><li>Life Safety Module (Nov. 4, 2026)</li><li>Emergency Management Module (Nov. 5, 2026)</li><li>The Care Environment Module (Nov. 6, 2026)</li></ul><h3><small>Learning outcomes:</small></h3><ul><li>Gain familiarity with the survey process.</li><li>Learn how to understand, prepare and organize the documentation needed for the survey.</li><li>Understand the relationship between all EC standards, K-tags and applicable codes.</li><li>Gain awareness of the most common and most critical findings along with recommendations for compliance.</li><li>Learn strategies for compliance.</li></ul><h3><small>CECs:</small></h3><p>This course offers 7 CECs for each module <strong>(21 CECs total)</strong>. 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.</p><h2><small>SPEAKER</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p><hr><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness" target="_blank"><strong>View complete program details and modules >></strong></a></p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:19:15 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-care-environment-may-2026-live-online-training <p>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.</p><h3><small class="sm"><strong>Topics covered in this module:</strong></small></h3><ul><li>NFPA code overview (2012 edition)</li><li>Survey process</li><li>Plan</li><li>Safety and security</li><li>Hazardous materials and waste</li><li>Fire safety</li><li>Medical equipment</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Other physical environment requirements</li><li>Staff competency</li><li>Monitoring and improvement</li><li>Associated K-tags</li><li>Related accrediting organization standards</li></ul><h3><small class="sm">Learning Outcomes:</small></h3><ul><li>Gain familiarity with the survey process</li><li>Learn how to understand, prepare and organize the documentation needed for the survey.</li><li>Understand the relationship between all EC standards, K-tags and applicable codes.</li><li>Gain awareness of the most common and most critical findings along with recommendations for compliance.</li><li>Learn strategies for compliance.</li></ul><hr><h2><small>SPEAKER</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness">View complete program information >></a></p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:33:37 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-emergency-management-module-may-2026-live-online-training <p>Leverage continuous code compliance in order to reduce potential mistakes discovered during compliance surveys at your hospital.<br><br>Strengthen your hospital’s readiness for its next compliance survey by gaining deeper insight into accurate interpretation of code requirements provided by recognized experts/surveyors. Review the most common citations and best practices in inspection, maintenance and documentation to prepare for your next smooth and worry-free survey.<br><br>In this module, review emergency management plan components, appropriate documentation, and training for a successful management of emergencies at your hospital.<br><br>Topics Covered in this Module:</p><ul><li>Foundation for the Emergency Operations Plan</li><li>The Plan for Response and Recovery:</li><li>General Requirements</li><li>Communications</li><li>Resources and Assets</li><li>Security and Safety</li><li>Staff</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Patients</li><li>Disaster Volunteers</li><li>Volunteer Licensed Independent Practitioners</li><li>Volunteer Practitioners</li><li>Evaluation</li><li>Integrated Emergency Management Program</li><li>Associated E-tags</li><li>Related Accrediting Organization Standards</li></ul><hr><h2><small>SPEAKER:</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p><p><em>Please note: Participants will receive a copy of the Conditions of Participation: Emergency preparedness and an annotated copy of the COP.</em></p><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness">View complete program information >></a></p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:27:23 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-life-safety-module-may-2026-live-online-training <p>This program will help health care facility professionals prepare for 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, you will walk away with valuable insight.<br><br>In this module, analyze common pitfalls in life safety and walk away with strategies to successfully protect and prevent all occupancies from fire hazards at your facility.<br><br>Topics Covered in this Module:</p><ul><li>NFPA 101, Life Safety Code overview (2012 edition)</li><li>Survey process</li><li>Administrative Activities – Statement of Conditions</li><li>Administrative Activities – Interim Life Safety Measures</li><li>Health Care Occupancy:<ul><li>General Building Requirements</li><li>Means of Egress Requirements</li><li>Protection – Fire Alarm</li><li>Protection – Extinguishment</li><li>Special Provisions</li><li>Building Services</li><li>Operating Features</li></ul></li><li>Associated K-tags</li><li>Related accrediting organization standards</li></ul><hr><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness" target="_blank"><strong>View complete program information >></strong></a></p><h2><small>SPEAKER</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:20:30 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-3-module-bundle-may-2026-live-online-training <h3><small>This registration includes the following Physical Environment Survey Readiness Modules:</small></h3><ul><li>Life Safety Module (May. 6, 2026)</li><li>Emergency Management Module (May. 7, 2026)</li><li>The Care Environment Module (May. 8, 2026)</li></ul><h3><small>Learning outcomes:</small></h3><ul><li>Gain familiarity with the survey process.</li><li>Learn how to understand, prepare and organize the documentation needed for the survey.</li><li>Address the most common citations found during compliance survey.</li><li>Understand the relationship between all EC standards, K-tags and applicable codes.</li><li>Gain awareness of the most common and most critical findings along with recommendations for compliance.</li></ul><h3><small>CECs:</small></h3><p>This course offers 7 CECs for each module <strong>(21 CECs total)</strong>. 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.</p><h2><small>SPEAKER</small></h2><p>Dave Dagenais, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE</p><hr><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness" target="_blank"><strong>View complete program details and modules >></strong></a></p> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:50:28 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-care-environment-feb-2026-live-online-training <p>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.</p><h3><small class="sm"><strong>Topics covered in this module:</strong></small></h3><ul><li>NFPA code overview (2012 edition)</li><li>Survey process</li><li>Plan</li><li>Safety and security</li><li>Hazardous materials and waste</li><li>Fire safety</li><li>Medical equipment</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Other physical environment requirements</li><li>Staff competency</li><li>Monitoring and improvement</li><li>Associated K-tags</li><li>Related accrediting organization standards</li></ul><h3><small class="sm">Learning Outcomes:</small></h3><ul><li>Gain familiarity with the survey process</li><li>Learn how to understand, prepare and organize the documentation needed for the survey.</li><li>Understand the relationship between all EC standards, K-tags and applicable codes.</li><li>Gain awareness of the most common and most critical findings along with recommendations for compliance.</li><li>Learn strategies for compliance.</li></ul><hr><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness">View complete program information >></a></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:44:42 -0600 Survey Readiness /education-events/physical-environment-survey-readiness-emergency-management-module-feb-2026-live-online-training <p>Leverage continuous code compliance in order to reduce potential mistakes discovered during compliance surveys at your hospital.<br><br>Strengthen your hospital’s readiness for its next compliance survey by gaining deeper insight into accurate interpretation of code requirements provided by recognized experts/surveyors. Review the most common citations and best practices in inspection, maintenance and documentation to prepare for your next smooth and worry-free survey.<br><br>In this module, review emergency management plan components, appropriate documentation, and training for a successful management of emergencies at your hospital.<br><br>Topics Covered in this Module:</p><ul><li>Foundation for the Emergency Operations Plan</li><li>The Plan for Response and Recovery:</li><li>General Requirements</li><li>Communications</li><li>Resources and Assets</li><li>Security and Safety</li><li>Staff</li><li>Utilities</li><li>Patients</li><li>Disaster Volunteers</li><li>Volunteer Licensed Independent Practitioners</li><li>Volunteer Practitioners</li><li>Evaluation</li><li>Integrated Emergency Management Program</li><li>Associated E-tags</li><li>Related Accrediting Organization Standards</li></ul> <small>SPEAKER:</small> </h3> <p> Dave Dagenais, BS, FASHE, CHFM, CHSP </p> --><hr><p><em>Please note: Participants will receive a copy of the Conditions of Participation: Emergency preparedness and an annotated copy of the COP.</em></p><p><a href="/education/physical-environment-survey-readiness">View complete program information >></a></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:16:50 -0600 Survey Readiness