Exploring the Life Safety Chapter (Nov 16 - 17, 2023)

Exploring the Life Safety Chapter is organized by The Joint Commission and will be held from Nov 16 - 17, 2023 at The Joint Commission Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States of America.

Event Description:
The health, safety and well-being of our participants are our highest priority.  

Your goal is to create the safest environment for staff and patients alike. This comprehensive in-person Life Safety (LS) seminar will help you master the always challenging Life Safety Code® standards to reduce risk and maximize safety throughout your facility. Join LS experts as they breakdown Joint Commission standards updates, provide practical compliance examples, and share proven safety strategies.

Joint Commission leaders with direct experience in code content, application, and inspection will share the newest findings and latest information across the most pressing Life Safety Code® topics, including:

• CMS Categorical Waivers:
Join a discussion on CMS issued categorical waivers and how they affect seven key topics - from doors and exit enclosures to alarms and generators.
• 2012 Life Safety Code®: Learn What's Changed and What It Means For You:
The field's foremost leaders will share major changes around exiting, testing frequency, and other key updates.
• Updates from the Joint Commission:
Gain first-hand insight as Joint Commission experts guide you through top findings and the latest news and information on the survey process.

Program Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to:
• Describe the survey process for accreditation compliance to the Life Safety Chapter.
• Review the core and healthcare occupancy specific chapters of the NFPA Life Safety Code.
• Describe how the Life Safety Chapter is supported by the occupancy chapters of the NFPA Life Safety Code.
• Analyze the Joint Commission requirements for managing compliance with the Life Safety Code.
• Review supporting NFPA documents, including Health Care Facilities Code, Fire Alarm Code and Others.