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NFPA HITF interpretations, June 2010 on floor/ceiling assembly for occupancy separation, exit access from suites, fire doors, sprinkler clearance at perimeter. DOWNLOAD NOW
Guides/Reports
This 2013 ASHE Advocacy Report features articles on the unique hospital environment, improving codes and standards, and ways to get involved.
Guides/Reports
The 2014 ASHE Advocacy Report includes articles on improving codes, code compliance, and outreach.
Guides/Reports
The 2015 ASHE Advocacy Report includes articles on improving codes, code compliance, and outreach.
Guides/Reports
The 2016 ASHE Advocacy Report includes articles on improving codes, code compliance, and outreach.
Advocacy
This document explains how to document standards to comply with Joint Commission standard EC.02.03.05. DOWNLOAD NOW
Monograph
This monograph provides a detailed comparison between the 2000, 2012, 2015, and 2018 editions of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® and the 2015 and 2018 editions of the International Building Code.
Compliance Tools
This training video provides a brief explanation on how temperature and relative humidity affect one another. How to buy/build your own beaker set  
Data & Insights
ASHE is developing resources to help members comply with new Conditions of Participation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which requires routine inspections of fire doors performed by "qualified persons." You don't need to have a special certification or third party training to be qualified, but ASHE is working to provide members with the information they need to create and implement door inspection and maintenance programs.
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Barrier Management Symposium Video Series Improve your barrier management strategies and avoid some of the top citations through this video series. Then, take the following quiz to earn 12 CECs. "A great resource for all frontline staff, contractors, and healthcare leaders."
Compliance Tools
ILSM-ICRA precautions daily monitoring checklist A checklist for monitoring compliance with infection control risk assessment (ICRA) precautions used as interim life safety measures. Intended to be used daily.  Download Tool  word  
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded February 24, 2016 Speakers: William E. Koffel, P.E., FSFPE and Lennon A. Peake, P.E. This webinar will highlights the impact of the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 will have on existing health care facilities and the rationale behind the changes from the 2000 edition. This webinar is sponsored by Koffel Associates and Grainger. DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded April 6, 2016 Speakers: William Koffel, P.E.., FSPE and Sarina Hart, P.E. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has adopted the 2012 edition of NFPA 101. This webinar will highlight the impact of the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 will have on new health care facilities and the rationale behind the changes from the 2000 edition.
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Speakers: ASHE Associate Director of Advocacy Jonathan Flannery and a panel of subject matter experts.     DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
On-Demand Educational Webinars
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.
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Speakers: Jonathan Flannery, MHSA, CHFM, FASHE, FACHE, Senior Associate Director of Advocacy, ASHE; Jonathan Hart, P.E., Principal Fire Protection Engineer, NFPA; William Koffel, FSFPE, P.E., President, Koffel and Associates  
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded August 10, 2016 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has adopted the 2012 edition of NFPA 101. The 2012 edition contains a new chapter on rehabilitation projects in existing buildings. Chapter 43 covers repairs, renovations, modifications, reconstruction, change of use, and change of occupancy classification projects. With the amount of work that goes on in existing hospitals and other health care facilities, one needs to have a thorough understanding of the impact that Chapter 43 will have on such projects.
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded October 25, 2016 Speaker: George Mills, MBA, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, CHSP, Director of Engineering, Department of Engineering, The Joint Commission
A building’s HVAC system is designed to perform several tasks: filter, cool, heat, humidify, dehumidify, pressurize, and/or exhaust. Each of these tasks affects indoor air quality. For example, if incom­ing air is not properly filtered, excessive dust from the outdoors is drawn into the building. If supplied air is not conditioned or heated satisfactorily, occupants may experience thermal discomfort. If supplied air is not dehumidified appropriately, excessive relative humidity levels may promote microbial growth.