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Tool for Assessing Compliance with Joint Commission Life Safety Specialist Areas of Emphasis This checklist can be used to help evaluate a facility's compliance with certain elements of the 2010 Joint Commission Environment of Care and Life Safety standards that might be reviewed by a Life Safety Specialist Surveyor.

Speaker: William Deitenbeck In health care an understanding of finance is critical to make the best use of limited dollars. This presentation will provide a basic understanding of the time value of money and other financial tools, how they are used in decision making, and how to present the analysis to the chief financial officer or chief executive officer. Learning Outcomes:

Speakers: Gerry Kaiser, Ronald van Vilsteren    

Recorded May 17, 2016 Speakers: Robert Reardon and Leslie Hanson This webinar features 2016 Vista Award recipients. They discuss how project teams can work together to facilitate extensive and complex design and constructive initiatives, as well as overcome setbacks and challenges to achieve successful outcomes. Learning outcomes:

Speakers: Joe M. Powell, Frank F. Aucremanne, Stella Fiotes, Walter B. Jones, Spencer Moore, Donald H. Orndoff and Robert McCoole

This session provides a detailed look at the many codes and standards that health care engineers must know to have a successful, code-compliant facility.

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Speakers: Tim Adams, Sue Andersen, Kathy Tolomeo, David M. Sine and Kathryn Petrovic The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as well as the Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations are placing an increased emphasis on assessing risks and providing a physical environment consistent with the identified risks. This session focuses on the process of risk assessment and mitigation of behavioral health patient safety physical risks.  

Recorded May 18, 2016 Speakers: William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE and Mark J. Aaby, P.E. The 2012 edition of NFPA 101 contains numerous reference standards that impact the operation of health care facilities, and this webinar covers those changes.

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Speaker: Tom Stewart and Jonathan Flannery The day-to-day operations of the health care environment can be overwhelming and intimidating to the point of paralysis. This session provides insight into managing the patient care environment and ensuring success as a leader in the field of health care engineering. Topics discussed include leadership skills, effective maintenance and operational strategies, and available resources.

Lessons learned from the perspective of health care facility managers, clinicians, and executive staff Speaker: ASHE In 2011 a tornado in Joplin, Missouri, devastated a community, including Mercy hospital. Mercy’s incredible story offers an opportunity to assess your facility’s emergency preparedness and to use their lessons learned to better prepare for potential future emergencies.  

Recorded May 24, 2016 This webinar was jointly offered by ASHE and the Association for the Healthcare Environment.

Speakers Ronald Gorham, Frank Peropat