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TAHFM Region 7 (Central Texas) is hosting a Lunch N' Learn on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Join us in Bryan for lunch, networking, and hands-on education!
Learning Objectives
- Identify the challenges in managing life safety barriers.
- Explain the importance of barrier protocols.
- Understand the value of Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).
- Provide essential tools for successful compliance.
- Demonstrate how proactive protocols save lives, time, and resources.
Audience
Facility Managers, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Safety and Regulatory Compliance Officers.
Abstract Content
Ensuring life safety compliance in healthcare facilities is increasingly complex, particularly concerning fire doors, smoke and fire barriers, wire management, and anti-ligature devices. A reactive approach to compliance issues often leads to costly oversights
and inefficiencies, with improper penetrations in barriers frequently cited during inspections. This session will emphasize the necessity of a proactive management strategy for these critical safety elements.
By implementing a comprehensive barrier management standard, facilities can document and monitor all aspects of their fire and smoke barrier systems. This includes tracking contractors' work, managing wire penetrations, and ensuring the integrity
of anti-ligature devices. A well-structured permitting program and ongoing documentation and quality control provide a roadmap for maintaining compliance.
Session Description
We will discuss how leveraging a proactive protocol can simplify inspections and improve overall compliance, ultimately safeguarding patients and staff. Through real-world examples, we’ll explore the successful implementation of barrier management strategies
across various facilities nationwide, demonstrating how these practices lead to enhanced life safety compliance while conserving resources amidst tightening budgets and regulatory demands.
Speaker
Tim Proodian, DNV-Chop | National Healthcare Director – Remedi8
Tim is a distinguished American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) speaker and subject matter expert focusing on healthcare smoke and fire barrier compliance. Tim has been in the healthcare industry for over 25 years, working with hospitals across
the southern part of the United States. Tim also works with facilities to streamline their pre-construction risk assessments and infection Control Risk Assessments. He assists healthcare facilities with performance improvement to increase life safety
accountability and compliance with new construction and existing facilities. He is heavily involved with CMS, Joint Commission, and DNV in finding life-safety solutions that keep the facilities compliant with current life-safety standards.
Agenda
- 10:00 – 10:30 am Registration
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Presentation
- 12:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch
- 1:00 – 1:30 pm Q&A, Networking and Adjourn
Location
St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Conference room E/F
2801 Franciscan Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
Registration Fees
Registration includes lunch, education, and networking!
Space is limited to a max of 50 people.
- Facility Manager
- Member - $25/ Non-Member - $35
- Industry Associate
- Member - $50/ Non-Member - $75
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Questions? TAHFM | info@tahfm.org | 512-220-4291
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