Spring has sprung, which means as a facility manager you probably have a lot to do before your Joint Commission survey. Unfortunately, documentation requirements are complex and can often be misunderstood. Not to mention the requirements and code adoptions will vary from one Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to another. This makes it difficult to know whether your facility is in compliance with the code’s standards. And even after spring cleaning, there still may be deficiencies hidden in your facility that could result in fees or loss of accreditation. It can be overwhelming, and you may not be certain that your facility is prepared for a Joint Commission Survey. A Life Safety Consultant can help make sure your facility will be Joint Commission ready!
LSS Life Safety Consultants are up-to-date with the Life Safety Code and will help you to prepare your facility for a Joint Commission inspection. A Life Safety Consultant will thoroughly review your documentation personalized to your specific AHJ and their requirements. They can help you understand what the code’s standards say, and which requirements and codes have been adopted in your area. Having the proper documentation ready and available is important to your inspection and will help prove to your AHJ you are properly prepared. Some of the documentation that would be reviewed may include:
- Fire and Life Safety
- General Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Security
- Hazardous Materials and Waste
- Utility Systems
- Medical Equipment
- Departmental policies and procedures
Although your facility’s documentation is important, a physical inspection is crucial to the integrity of your building and the safety of its occupants. A Life Safety Consultant will tour the facility to physically inspect its life safety systems. They will help you find hidden deficiencies to help ensure your facility is in compliance with the required codes. Not to mention, this will save you time and money from having multiple inspections done or having to pay a fine. Having a physical building inspection helps prove that the AHJ standards and code requirements are being met and enforced.
So, don’t stress over the documentation and hidden deficiencies. An LSS Life Safety Consultant will help you prepare your facility for the Joint Commission survey. By reviewing documentation and physically inspection your facility’s life safety systems, they can help ensure your facility will be in compliance with the code’s standards.
