Life Safety Code - ESRD

This course will analyze the guidelines set by the LSC-ESRD (Life Safety Code - End Stage Renal Disease) for the safety of dialysis patients in high risk environments. Participants from the healthcare industry will be updated on this standard and learn how to stay in compliance with these norms.

Why Should You Attend:

The Life Safety Codes for ESRD was developed to ensure compliance with the most current regulations for the safety of dialysis patients in high risk environments for fire and hazard risks.

This webinar will cover the development of the LSC-ESRD guidelines. CMS is prepared to move forward with the Survey & Certification Emergency Preparedness Initiative. If you are wondering, how this applies to your facility and the safety of your patients, this course will provide the information necessary to ensure that your organization meets the level of compliance necessary to pass an inspection and to ensure the safety of your residents.

The webinar will also review how the federal guidelines fall into place with state and local regulations and how to determine which standards to apply when there is a difference.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• The requirements to meet LSC - ESRD standards
• The exceptions or exclusions that may apply
• A framework for security and evacuation policies
• Typical policy considerations for sprinkler and electrical systems
• How to use risk analysis to deal with difficult compliance issues for your physical plant
• Tools to be used for policy management and documentation
• How to adopt policies, get trained on them, and conduct evaluations and drills

Who Will Benefit:

This webinar will provide valuable assistance to all personnel in medical offices, practice groups, hospitals, academic medical centers, and:

• Insurance personnel
• Compliance directors
• CEOs
• CFOs
• Privacy officers
• Security officers
• Health information managers