EC Standards in 2009

The Joint Commission recently issued its 2009 revised standards. The revisions include changes in the structure of the standards and division of the EC chapter. There are now three chapters. They address the environment of care, emergency management, and life safety. While the standards do not break new ground, there are many more elements of performance to account for. This program will review the changes in the standards and includes suggestions for preparing for a 2009 survey.

Learning Objectives:

• Review changes to EC Standards.
• Understand the Standards Improvement Initiative and its impact on current standards.
• Gain knowledge about how the changes will impact healthcare facilities.

Presented By:

Ode Keil
President
The Ode Keil Group

Mr. Keil is internationally recognized as an expert resource and teacher in the areas described by the JCAHO's PTSM and EC standards.

Ode Richard Keil, MS, MBA, CCE is the Director of Quality Management and Performance Improvement for Provena Mercy Center in Aurora Illinois. He is also the President of The Ode Keil Consulting Group. Inc. Mr. Keil manages several departments of Provena Mercy Center including Quality and Risk Management, Patient Safety, Medical Staff Affairs, Infection Control, and the Care Management group. He consults with hospitals across the country on JCAHO and regulatory compliance issues.

His previous work experience includes:

• Eight years as Vice President of Safety Management Services, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in environment of care issues.
• Thirteen years as Director of Plant and Technology Management for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. During his tenure with the Joint Commission, he developed the Plant Technology and Safety Management (PTSM) and Management of the Environment of Care (EC) Standards. Mr. Keil also designed the current survey and accreditation process associated with these standards.
• Six years managing biomedical equipment management programs for both hospitals and independent service companies.

Mr. Keil is a well-known expert in the areas addressed by the JCAHO standards for managing the environment of care. He has taught survey process and standards to Joint Commission surveyors and is internationally recognized as an expert resource and teacher in the areas described by the PTSM and EC standards. He has also served on committees and boards of many important healthcare organizations including AAMI, NFPA and ASHE, and has served as a member of many government panels and task forces at the state and national level.

Continuing Education:

• This program meets the requirements for CHFM and CHSP Continuing Education Credits.