Location: Virtual

Survey findings show a steady rise in physical environment and environment-of-care deficiencies across hospitals and critical access hospitals. This webinar will focus on the most frequently cited life safety code and physical environment issues, helping your team understand what surveyors are looking for and how to stay ahead of compliance challenges.

You’ll also hear the latest updates on critical topics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including changes in ligature-resistant environments, categorical waivers, and air pressure and humidity requirements in surgical suites that could impact your facility.

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Location: Virtual

Planning for a safe and effective response to a mass casualty incident (MCI) remains a cornerstone of hospital emergency preparedness. Whether caused by violence, transportation accidents, natural disasters or other emergent events, MCIs often occur with little warning and demand coordinated, organization-wide readiness, efficient resource coordination, and effective information sharing with internal and external partners.  

IHA’s 2025 emergency preparedness exercise will give hospitals the chance to train for and assess facility-wide responses to a plausible MCI scenario, from initial notification through long-term recovery. This exercise will focus on the aftermath of a commercial aircraft emergency landing near a local hospital. By participating, your organization can assess your patient surge response and family reunification capabilities. The exercise will also provide opportunities to test emergency communication, business continuity and recovery plans.

As in previous years, the 2025 exercise is expected to include hospitals and partner agencies from throughout Illinois. The virtual format will allow IHA members to participate at the level that best fits their organization while connecting with and learning from their peers.

See our exercise flyer for more details.

New for 2025 - Reduced Registration Fees
We decreased participation fees to help all hospitals and health systems attend this important statewide exercise.

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