MASTER CLASS SERIES
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Industry specialists from across the nation lead master classes designed to take your organization to the next level.
Each master class series is designed to give you a set of practical ideas and actions to improve your organization, and you’ll also gain access to a master educator to answer your questions at the end of each session.
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Physical Environment and Life Safety Master Class – 2024 Series
$499
Managing Life Safety and the Physical Environment in the hospital setting is a complex undertaking that requires the development of programs that assess risk, formulate plans, and establish mitigation activities including training and monitoring to ensure a safe environment. This four-part series offers essential information to enhance your operational efficiency. Each 1.5-hour session consists of a one-hour presentation followed by 30 minutes for Q&A. Attend live and/or view the recordings at your convenience. Access to on-demand recordings will follow each session and will be available until January 2025. Earn up to four continuing education credits toward fulfillment of the requirements for a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) through the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE). Save when you register for the full series, or select the individual classes that meet your needs.
Taught by Richard L. Parker, MBA, CHFM, FACHE, FASHE, ACHC Associate Director, Life Safety and Physical Environment
Richard has over 25 years’ experience in engineering, construction, security, environmental services, food and nutrition services, patient transport, laundry and linen services, and communications in hospital settings. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a Fellow of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (FASHE), for which he is an active participant in the Arizona chapter.
Class 1 | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Thursday, May 16, 2024
Most Challenging Areas
Explore trends in Surveyor findings. The session will include analysis and tips for compliance to reduce or prevent findings in standards that most hospitals struggle with in the Physical Environment and Life Safety chapters.
- Review and analyze findings from the previous year’s surveys.
- Gain insights and learn practical tips for compliance to mitigate or prevent common Surveyor findings.
- Cultivate best practices to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance safety in healthcare environments.
One CHFM continuing education credit is available through the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE).
$149
Class 2 | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Thursday, June 27, 2024
Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM)
Alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) is a risk-based strategy for equipment maintenance programs. This session highlights AEM’s benefits and exclusions, along with the importance of thorough risk assessment, documentation, and policy implementation.
- Clarify equipment maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, reactive, and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Explore how AEM fits into existing maintenance programs by using a risk assessment process to determine appropriate maintenance strategies.
- Learn the benefits of AEM, such as improved equipment reliability, cost reduction, and enhanced personnel efficiency.
- Understand exclusions from AEM and the documentation, policy requirements, and evaluation processes necessary for an effective AEM strategy.
One CHFM continuing education credit is available through ASHE.
$149
Class 3 | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Documenting an Annual Evaluation of a Physical Environment Program
A new ACHC standard requires a documented annual program evaluation for each of the six elements in the Physical Environment.
- Understand the new standard and how it applies for each of the six elements in the Physical Environment.
- Explore the concept of starting with the end in mind for program evaluation.
- Identify the relationship between routine activities/reports and the program evaluation process.
- Discuss strategies for effectively conducting program evaluations to ensure compliance and promote safety.
One CHFM continuing education credit is available through ASHE.
$149
Class 4 | 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Managing a Survey
Discuss steps that facility managers can take when preparing for a triennial accreditation survey. The approach presented puts greater control in the facility manager’s hands and gives suggestions for making the most of your survey experience.
- Learn key steps in preparing for a survey to ensure smooth and effective execution.
- Gain insights into how facility managers can take greater control of the survey process.
- Explore practical strategies for addressing common challenges encountered during surveys.
- Leverage survey findings to enhance facility performance and operational efficiency.
One CHFM continuing education credit is available through ASHE.
