/ en Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:22:54 -0600 Thu, 19 Feb 26 13:24:40 -0600 /education-events/health-care-construction-workshop-april-2026-ashe-hosted-program-plainville-ct <p><strong>HOSTED BY CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION CENTER </strong></p><p>Improve your ability to accurately apply key construction concepts unique to the health care setting.<br><br>Prepare yourself and your project team to work in the health care physical environment, which is different than other construction locations. Avoid potential patient safety risks through discovering the expectations hospital owners have related to the identification, mitigation, management and documentation of unique health care construction risks.</p> <a href="https://hishe.wildapricot.org/event-6231946"><strong>View complete program information >></strong></a> </p> --><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Construction Education Center<br>35A Robert Jackson Way<br>Plainville, CT 06062</p> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:24:40 -0600 Education & Events /education-events/ashe-icra-20r-training-program-nov-2026-live-online-training <p><strong>With the revolving door of new employees, contractors and staff in your facility, how do you educate members on their roles in infection prevention?</strong></p><p>Health care facilities are meant to provide care and life-saving support to patients, yet the intersection of construction, renovation and maintenance (CRM) activities and health care can raise the risks of secondary infections at a rate of 5,000 deaths per year. It is critical that all parties involved in these activities not only know the risks but take the comprehensive action to control infection spread.</p><p>By becoming trained in the ASHE ICRA 2.0® process, you will be able to:</p><ul><li>Align your team around a comprehensive strategy for infection prevention.</li><li>Promote a culture of health and safety to protect occupants from secondary infections during their treatment and care.</li><li>Prepare for the <a href="/education/ashe-icra-2-tm-qualification-exam">ASHE ICRA 2.0® Qualification Exam</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>Earn 7 CECs.</strong></p><p><a href="/education/icra-2-train-trainer"><strong>View Complete Program Information</strong></a></p><h3><small class="sm">Speaker</small></h3><p>Richie Stever, MHA, SASHE </p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:38:35 -0600 Education & Events /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 Education & Events /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 Education & Events /education-events/foundations-health-care-facilities-management-special-projects-nov-2026-live-online-training <p>Jump start your career in health care facilities management! Establish foundational skills that will serve you throughout your career with ASHE's introductory programs for new health care facilities managers. <br><br>Join us for our day-long <strong>Special Projects</strong> module, where you'll explore the foundational skills needed for health care facilities management and collaborate with small teams to solve common problems while maintaining facility operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. <br><br><strong>Earn 7 CECs.</strong></p><p><strong>Special Projects take-home objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Explain why construction, renovation, and repair work in health care requires thorough risk assessment to protect patients, staff, and visitors</li><li>Apply and outline the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) process to facility projects</li><li>Maintain continuous compliance with relevant regulations</li><li>Implement key steps for emergency preparedness</li><li>Explain project budget impacts to leadership</li></ul><p><a href="/education/foundations-health-care-facilities-management"><strong>View complete program information >></strong></a></p><h2><small>SPEAKERS</small></h2><p>Russell Harbaugh, CHFM, CHEP</p><p>Renée Jacobs, CHFM, CHC, FASHE</p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:07:01 -0600 Education & Events /education-events/foundations-health-care-facilities-management-daily-operations-nov-2026-live-online-training <p>Join us for our day-long <strong>Daily Operations</strong> module, where you'll explore the foundational skills needed for health care facilities management and collaborate with small teams to solve common problems while maintaining facility operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. <br><br><strong>Earn 7 CECs.</strong></p><p><strong>Daily Operations take-home objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Describe the unique nature and mission of the health care environment</li><li>Discuss how to lead maintenance and operations teams to anticipate the needs of critical facility systems</li><li>Maintain continuous compliance with applicable regulations</li><li>Use risk‑minimizing practices to ensure a safe health care environment</li><li>Explain daily compliance and operational budget impacts to leadership</li></ul><p><a href="/education/foundations-health-care-facilities-management"><strong>View complete program information >></strong></a></p><h2><small>SPEAKERS</small></h2><p>Russell Harbaugh, CHFM, CHEP</p><p>Renée Jacobs, CHFM, CHC, FASHE</p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:01:38 -0600 Education & Events /education-events/foundations-health-care-facilities-management-bundle-nov-2026-live-online-training <p>Jump start your career in health care facilities management! Establish foundational skills that will serve you throughout your career with ASHE's introductory programs for new health care facilities managers. <br><br>Join us for our two-day <strong>Special Projects & Daily Operations</strong> modules. You will get a comprehensive introduction to how facilities managers must be proficient across a set of core competencies to perform day-to-day facilities management in the modern health care setting and manage special projects in order to respond to complex challenges in their mission-critical role in the delivery of patient care.<br><br><strong>Earn 7 CECs.</strong></p><p><strong>Why attend?</strong></p><ul><li>Get a clear, practical introduction to patient-centered health care facilities management—built by leaders with decades of real experience.</li><li>Leave with actionable steps you can apply in your facility immediately.</li><li>Think through real-world scenarios as a team across maintenance, compliance, operations, risk, and project management.</li></ul><p><a href="/education/foundations-health-care-facilities-management"><strong>View complete program information >></strong></a></p><h2><small>SPEAKERS</small></h2><p>Russell Harbaugh, CHFM, CHEP</p><p>Renée Jacobs, CHFM, CHC, FASHE</p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:58:08 -0600 Education & Events /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 Education & Events /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 Education & Events /education-events/foundations-health-care-facilities-management-special-projects-may-2026-live-online-training-0 <p>Join us for our day-long <strong>Special Projects</strong> module, where you will analyze common pitfalls in project management and risk assessment through a collaborative approach while identifying workable solutions for emerging problems.<br><br><strong>Earn 7 CECs.</strong></p><p><strong>Special Projects take-home objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Explain why construction, renovation, and repair work in health care requires thorough risk assessment to protect patients, staff, and visitors</li><li>Apply and outline the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) process to facility projects</li><li>Maintain continuous compliance with relevant regulations</li><li>Implement key steps for emergency preparedness</li><li>Explain project budget impacts to leadership</li></ul><p><a href="/education/foundations-health-care-facilities-management"><strong>View complete program information >></strong></a></p><h2><small>SPEAKERS</small></h2><p>Russell Harbaugh, CHFM, CHEP</p><p>Renée Jacobs, CHFM, CHC, FASHE</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:18:05 -0600 Education & Events