Deficiencies in rated barriers create a life safety risk and survey exposure and are a continual challenge for health care facility managers. Multiple departments and contractors direct work that creates holes in barriers, resulting in a reactive approach to remediation. An effective barrier management program can alleviate the numerous findings during a survey and the continual capital outlay to correct deficiencies. The incremental cost of implementing a barrier management program provides tremendous payoff by reducing future liability and costs. This session will enable you to—

• Assess the extent of rated barriers and the impact of deficiencies on life safety.
• Identify the risks and costs of implementing a barrier management program versus reacting with corrective measures.