Hospital Fire Marshals' Association's Breakfast Forum

ENVIRONMENT of CARE: FOCUSING ON SUCCESS

February 25, 2010
Ramada Hotel
11580 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia
215-464-9500

PROGRAM
8AM: Hot Buffet Breakfast
9AM: The Joint Commission: Inside Info
10AM: Evacuation Success: Real Patients Real Fire
11AM: Workplace Violence
12 NOON: Conclusion

COST: $75 per person
Includes: Hot Buffet Breakfast, Educational Program, Certificate certifying attendance at a 3 hour safety program. All handouts
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THE SUBJECTS

Joint Commission: Inside Info
Daniel Campbell

After attending this program you will realize how relaxed you can be waiting for your next Joint Commission or CMS survey. You will discover the importance of knowing the benefits hidden in the Joint Commission scoring process. Find out the secrets in the 45 day work order list and how to make them work to your advantage. Imagine never having to rush to be ready for a CMS or TJC survey. Learn how to make compliance an automatic process.

(Dan Campbell is currently the Regulatory Compliance Manager for Temple University & Hospital. Mr. Campbell has recently doubled as a Joint Commission Life Safety surveyor and that experience has enabled him to guide Temple University Hospital to a perfect score in the Environment of Care on their last survey. The information he is going to provide during this forum will enable you and your facility to score as well.)

Evacuation Success: Real Patients; Real Fire
Bernie Dyer
Nick Pinizzotto
George Hettenbach
Jim Connell

Suddenly thrust into emergency conditions with the presence of significant smoke on a patient floor resulting from a fire initiated by a welder's torch; HUP's emergency plan was put to a real test where errors of judgement could have resulted in serious injuries to patients being evacuated. Seventy-four patients were moved to safety without a single injury. See and hear how personnel at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania successfully protected those under their care under fire and smoke conditions.

(Bernie Dyer; Director of Safety Management; HUP; Former Deputy Fire Chief, City of Philadelphia Fire Department where he managed fire-fighting and fire prevention forces.
Nick Pinizzotto: Associate Director, Safety Management: HUP; Former Laboratory Safety Officer at Thomas Jefferson University & Hospital.
George Hettenbach; Safety Manager: HUP; Former Safety Manager at Hahnemann University Hospital.
Jim Connel; Safety Coordinator; HUP; Former Fire Prevention Specialist for the Philadelphia Fire Department.)

Workplace Violence
Robert Horgan

Security Officers are called upon to handle a multitude of requests from opening doors to controlling a patient, visitor, or staff that has become aggressive and threatens the safety of those around them. Each facility handles explosive situations differently, many calling for backup from their local police. With the continuous reduction in the number of security officers on duty it is imperative for those called upon to respond ably, professionally and with confidence.

(Robert Horgan is the founder of Law Enforcement & Security Education Services, Inc. (LESES). Mr. Horgan has over 30 years of experience as a trainer in the law enforcement and security fields. His vast experience includes security operations at Abington Hospital, Abington, PA and as an officer in the Philadelphia Police Department. He is considered an expert on the professional management of aggression and workplace violence.)