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A Two-Way Street

The ASHE advocacy highway is a two-way street of communication between ASHE and chapter advocacy liaisons The goal of the advocacy highway is to support communication and improve advocacy efforts at the national, state and local level. A Two-Way Street.

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A Two-Way Street

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  1. The ASHE advocacy highway is a two-way street of communication between ASHE and chapter advocacy liaisons • The goal of the advocacy highway is to support communication and improve advocacy efforts at the national, state and local level A Two-Way Street

  2. Gives us the opportunity to share national issues at the local level • Gives us the opportunity to share your local advocacy issues nationally A Two-Way Street

  3. Coming Soon to An ASHE Region Near You Barrier Management Symposiums

  4. Top 10 Joint Commission Citations

  5. Life Safety and Environment of Care Issues #2 - LS.02.01.20 - The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress. (Integrity of Means of Egress , Doors, Suites, Corridor Clutter) #4 - EC.02.05.01 - The hospital manages risks associated with its utility systems. (Utility Management) #5 - LS.02.01.10 - Building and fire protection features are designed and maintained to minimize the effects of fire, smoke, and heat. (Barriers, Doors, Penetrations) 3% 12% 1%

  6. LS/EOC Issues #6 - EC.02.03.05 - The hospital maintains fire safety equipment and fire safety building features.  (Fire Alarm System and Sliding/Rolling Doors) #7 - LS.02.01.30 - The hospital provides and maintains building features to protect individuals from the hazards of fire and smoke. (Openings, Penetrations, Haz. Areas, Corridor Doors) #8 - LS.02.01.35 - The hospital provides and maintains systems for extinguishing fires. (Sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers , Hoods) #9 - EC.02.06.01 - The hospital establishes and maintains a safe, functional environment. (Light, Privacy, Space, Security, Clear access to Doors, Noise) 4% 4% 4% 1%

  7. Barrier Management Symposium

  8. Region 10 Feb 2016 Region 1 7/12/15 Region 6 Apr 2015 Barrier Management Symposiums Region 2 5/12-16/14 Region 5 8/3/14 Region 9 9/18-19/14 Region 8 9/5-6/13 Region 3 Fall 2015 Region 7 Feb 2015 Region 4 Mar 3-4, 14

  9. CMS Categorical Waivers

  10. CMS Categorical Waivers

  11. CMS Categorical Waivers

  12. If the organization decides to adopt any of these categorical waivers they must • Ensure full compliance with the appropriate code reference • Document the decision to adopt the categorical waiver • For Life Safety Code items annotate the “Additional Comments” Section in the Statement of Conditions™ Basic Building Information (BBI) • For Environment of Care items document by Minutes in discussion at the Environment of Care Committee (or equivalent) • Declare the decision at the beginning of any survey Categorical CMS Waivers

  13. Final Code Action Hearings and Public Comments Held Oct 2nd – 4th • 38 of 40 Proposals Approved • 1 Withdrawn – Replaced by Alternate Proposal • 1 Disapproved – Emergency Showers/Eye Washes Aligns 2015 IFC with NFPA 101 - 2012 and K-tag requirements ICC UPDATE

  14. Currently working on IgCC • Proposals due 6 January • Future • Finalize Alignment of IBC with NFPA 101 – 2012 • Monitor IFC and other ICC Codes • Develop Educational Program for ICC Members • To Present at Regional ICC Meetings and ICC Annual Conference ICC UPDATE

  15. State Fire Marshal • Department of Health • Building official • ICC Chapter • AIA Chapter • ASHRAE Chapter • Others Connect with Your local AHJs and Chapters

  16. Connect with Your Local AHJs and Chapters

  17. ICC Chapters ICC Chapters and Board/Staff Liaison Map http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/Pages/gr-map.aspx

  18. The American Institute of Architects http://www.aia.org/about/structure/components/AIAS078541

  19. ASHRAE Chapters https://www.ashrae.org/society-groups/chapters/list-of-ashrae-chapters-and-homepages

  20. Access ASHE news, regulatory updates, acronyms, monographs, education events and other resources. • Go to the iTunes store or Google Play from your mobile device and search “Mobile ASHE” to download ASHE App for iPhone and Android

  21. Access the ASHE webinar archives page for free webinar recordings under the “Learn Tab” at ASHE.org: • Joint Commission Accreditation • Achieving Your Facilities Sustainability Goals • Completing a Health Care FSES • Others Free recorded Education webinars

  22. Region 1 Region 10 Region 6 Region 2 Region 5 Region 8 Region 9 Region 3 Region 7 Region 4 ASHE Regional Updates

  23. March 4, 2014 11:00-12:00 CT Next Advocacy Liaison Webinar

  24. -These slides are current as of 12/4/2013.  ASHE reserves the right to change the content of the information, as appropriate. -These slides are only meant to be cue points, which were expounded upon verbally by the original presenter and are not meant to be comprehensive statements or represent all the content of the presentation. Thus, care should be exercised in interpreting the requirements based solely on the content of these slides. -You have permission to share these slides with your respective chapters in their entirety without modification. Disclaimer for Use Of Webinar Powerpoint

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