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PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe number of deficiencies in the physical environment condition of participation and the environment-of-care standards has increased over the last several years. This session will review commonly cited life-safety code deficiencies in hospitals. We’ll review widely cited physical environment deficiencies and frequently cited life-safety code deficiencies. We’ll also review CMS updates, including expectations for ligature-resistant environments, CMS categorical waivers, and surgical suite air pressure and humidity concerns.LEARNING OBJECTIVESDescribe and identify common physical environment deficiencies.Describe how and when relative humidity may be lowered in anesthetizing locations.Explain how to avoid these common deficiencies.Explain how to use a categorical waiver.INTENDED AUDIENCEThis program is for all hospitals and health systems, and anyone involved with compliance regulations and standards, including:CEOsChief medical officersChief nursing officersCompliance officers and legal counselDepartment directorsEnvironmental services staffFacilities staffGoverning board membersHealth care engineersMaintenance staffNursesOn-call physiciansPhysiciansQuality improvement staffRegulatory readiness liaisonsRisk managersSafety officersREGISTRATION AND FEESIHA member org. rate – $125Associate member org. rate – $125IHA nonmember org. rate – $300RECORDINGS POLICYIHA will provide recordings only to those who have registered for the program.CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICYNursing: IHA will provide a certificate of attendance upon completion of the program evaluation and strongly encourages nurses to retain a program brochure as documentation of their participation. Nurses determine whether course content meets the Iowa Board of Nursing’s criteria for appropriate continuing education.REGISTRATION POLICYEach organization that registers must provide an email address.IHA will send to the provided email address logon information and handouts at least 24 hours before the webinar.ADA POLICYIHA does not discriminate in its educational programs based on race, religion, color, sex or disability. IHA wishes to ensure no one with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than others because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you need any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans With Disabilities Act to attend this program, please call 515-282-3965, fax 515-283-9366 or write to IHA’s Education Department.SPEAKERNancy Ruzicka is a consultant on state and federal rules, regulations and interpretative guidelines. She previously worked as the director of integrity and compliance and privacy official at MercyOne Des Moines and the director of regulatory compliance at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. She also has over 20 years of experience with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Ruzicka holds master’s degrees in health law and business administration and a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, all from Drake University. She is certified in health care compliance and maintains her Iowa pharmacy license.View full webinar details.Contact Tori Hanson with questions about this event.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The number of deficiencies in the physical environment condition of participation and the environment-of-care standards has increased over the last several years. This session will review commonly cited life-safety code deficiencies in hospitals. We’ll review widely cited physical environment deficiencies and frequently cited life-safety code deficiencies. We’ll also review CMS updates, including expectations for ligature-resistant environments, CMS categorical waivers, and surgical suite air pressure and humidity concerns.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This program is for all hospitals and health systems, and anyone involved with compliance regulations and standards, including:
REGISTRATION AND FEES
IHA member org. rate – $125
Associate member org. rate – $125
IHA nonmember org. rate – $300
RECORDINGS POLICY
IHA will provide recordings only to those who have registered for the program.
CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY
Nursing: IHA will provide a certificate of attendance upon completion of the program evaluation and strongly encourages nurses to retain a program brochure as documentation of their participation. Nurses determine whether course content meets the Iowa Board of Nursing’s criteria for appropriate continuing education.
REGISTRATION POLICY
ADA POLICY
IHA does not discriminate in its educational programs based on race, religion, color, sex or disability. IHA wishes to ensure no one with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than others because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you need any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans With Disabilities Act to attend this program, please call 515-282-3965, fax 515-283-9366 or write to IHA’s Education Department.
SPEAKER
Nancy Ruzicka is a consultant on state and federal rules, regulations and interpretative guidelines. She previously worked as the director of integrity and compliance and privacy official at MercyOne Des Moines and the director of regulatory compliance at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. She also has over 20 years of experience with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Ruzicka holds master’s degrees in health law and business administration and a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, all from Drake University. She is certified in health care compliance and maintains her Iowa pharmacy license.
View full webinar details.
Contact Tori Hanson with questions about this event.