What You’ll Learn
Understanding NFPA 101 Requirements in Health Care Facilities
Instruction led by Brand Services
• How NFPA 101 is structured and evaluated during CMS and Joint Commission surveys
• Occupancy and hazard content classification in health care environments
• General and occupancy-specific requirements
• Means of egress expectations and common survey findings
• Fire protection, detection, alarm, and communication systems
• Building services and operating features impacting compliance
Doors as Critical Life Safety Components
Instruction led by DOIT
• The role of fire, smoke, and egress doors under NFPA 101
• Common door-related CMS and Joint Commission findings
• How maintenance practices, hardware changes, and vendor work create unintended violations
• What staff should monitor during daily rounds
• Practical strategies to reduce risk and prevent repeat deficiencies
Why Attend
• Strengthen CMS and Joint Commission survey readiness
• Improve consistency between policy, practice, and documentation
• Identify and correct high-risk deficiencies before surveys
• Learn from experts actively working in the field
• Support a sustainable, defensible life safety program
Who Should Attend
• Health care facility managers and directors
• Environmental, safety, and compliance managers
• Consultants and life-safety surveyors
