This session will discuss some of the major changes found in the 2012 edition of The Life Safety Code® and how those changes affect patient care delivery and the patient care environment. Learn about the major areas impacted by the new provisions, the necessary documentation for a Joint Commission survey, and how the provisions will affect staff responsibilities. In addition, this session will discuss how to submit a request to implement the 2012 provisions, and will enable you to:

Identify the new changes that affect patient care.
Apply the 2012 Life Safety Code changes to your facility.
Evaluate an existing building for compliance with 2012 code changes.
Explain how the 2012 LSC could impact patient care delivery and staff responsibilities.