MASTER CLASS

2026 Physical Environment and Life Safety

ACHCU Virtual Master Class Series

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About This Virtual Master Class Series

Successfully managing a hospital environment demands a proactive approach to risk assessment, mitigation, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Attend live or watch recordings on demand through January 2027.

Participants can earn up to four continuing education credits toward Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) requirements through the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE).

This master class is led by

Richard L. Parker

MBA, CHFM, FACHE, FASHE
ACHC Associate Director, Life Safety and Physical Environment

Richard brings more than 25 years of experience as a leader in healthcare facilities management, encompassing engineering, construction, environmental services, security, food and nutrition services, patient transport, communications, and regulatory compliance. Richard’s engaging approach reflects ACHC’s position as THE Smart, Modern Choice for Accreditation, helping hospitals translate standards into sustainable processes that improve safety and support continuous quality.

Who Should Attend

This master class series is designed for:

  • Hospital administrators.
  • Facilities directors and managers.
  • Safety officers.
  • Compliance and regulatory professionals.
  • Quality and performance improvement leaders.
  • Accreditation coordinators.
  • Environment of care professionals.
  • Operations leaders responsible for physical environment and life safety compliance.

What Participants Will Gain

Learning outcomes include:

  • Identifying and preventing frequently cited deficiencies.
  • Applying risk-based maintenance strategies while maintaining compliance.
  • Strengthening safety officer effectiveness.
  • Improving collaboration across clinical and non-clinical departments.
  • Preparing for accreditation surveys with confidence.
  • Enhancing physical environment and life safety program performance.

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    Four 90-minute sessions of guidance with live Q&A provide practical strategies to strengthen hospital safety programs, improve survey readiness, and support compliance with physical environment and life safety standards.

Master Class Schedule

Session 1: Frequently Cited Standards in 2026

July 22 | 1:00 P.M. ET

Review findings from recent surveys and the practical strategies that help prevent deficiencies in the most challenging standards.

Session 2: Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM)

August 19 | 1:00 P.M. ET

Learn how to implement and document an effective AEM program that supports compliance, efficiency, and safety.

Session 3: Being an Effective Safety Officer in 2026

October 21 | 1:00 P.M. ET

Explore the updated safety officer standard, program oversight expectations, and tools for self-assessment and improvement.

Session 4: Effectively Managing a Survey

December 9 | 1:00 P.M. ET

Acquire guidance for survey preparation, for managing survey activities, and for using findings to strengthen performance and compliance.