Optimizing the Regulatory Environment of Care

The regulatory landscape for healthcare facilities is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the latest regulatory requirements is essential for healthcare engineers and facility managers. This seminar will focus on the Physical Environment (Environment of Care), Life Safety and Emergency Management requirements. The session will include recent updates to The Joint Commission standards in 2025 but the information will be applicable to all Accrediting Organizations (AOs), such as DNV, ACHC, AAAHC, and others.

Attendees will gain insight into surveyor focus areas, interpretive guidance, and performance trends observed nationwide. The session will also cover how engineering departments can better prepare for unannounced surveys, integrate AO expectations into daily operations, and proactively address high-risk findings. Whether you're preparing for your next survey or looking to strengthen your compliance strategies, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to align your facility’s infrastructure and processes with evolving standards.

Presenters:

Nick Gabriele - CFPS

Global Service Line Leader, Health Care & Emergency Management

With nearly 40 years’ experience in health care code compliance, fire protection and emergency management, Nick knows the regulatory landscape of the health care industry. As a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Nick has led teams across North America and the globe to provide fire and life safety and emergency management services to a range of regional and state health care entities, including health care systems, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and long-term care.

Nick’s fire safety experience includes years as both a career and volunteer firefighter. He is a certified Fire Service Instructor and has taught advanced courses in firefighter training, incident command and hazardous materials response. Prior to joining our team, he served as Fire Chief with the State of Connecticut, directly responsible for the protection of a vulnerable residential population with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services.

Nick is currently the Chair of the NFPA 99 Technical Committee on Health Care Emergency Management and Security and a Primary on the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code® Board and Care Facilities Technical Committee.

Joe Beadle - CFPS

Manager, Northeast - Health Care & Emergency Management

CFPS, certified Fire Marshal 30 years CT, fire Chief 10 years Winsted FD, Winchester CT Building Office Director 5 years, RPA/JH 14 years Senior Fire & Emergency Management Consultant.