Event Description

We have two options for attending the Exploring Life Safety Chapter. You can either attend in person or via live webcast.

In addition, don't forget to attend the Environment of Care Base Camp on November 19-20, 2024.

Your goal is to create the safest environment for staff and patients alike. This comprehensive in-person Life Safety (LS) seminar will help you master the always challenging Life Safety Code^® standards to reduce risk and maximize safety throughout your facility. Join LS experts as they breakdown Joint Commission standards updates, provide practical compliance examples, and share proven safety strategies. 

Joint Commission leaders with direct experience in code content, application, and inspection will share the newest findings and latest information across the most pressing Life Safety Code^® topics, including:

• CMS Categorical Waivers
  Join a discussion on CMS issued categorical waivers and how they affect seven key topics - from doors and exit enclosures to alarms and generators.
• 2012 Life Safety Code^®: Learn What's Changed and What It Means For You 
  The field's foremost leaders will share major changes around exiting, testing frequency, and other key updates.
• Updates from the Joint Commission
  Gain first-hand insight as Joint Commission experts guide you through top findings and the latest news and information on the survey process. 

Intended Audience:
Real-life examples and interactive exercises led by Joint Commission professionals make this four-day event perfect for anyone responsible for achieving compliance with the Life Safety Chapter and Life Safety Code^®, including EC professionals and Life Safety Code^® specialist, Certified Facilty Managers, Certified Healthcare Safety Professionals, risk and accreditation managers, and quality managers and directors.

The attendees will have access to program materials through the Learning Management System until: February 20, 2025. 

The Joint Commission is a private, not-for-profit  organization dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of care provided to the public. Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a wholly controlled, not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission, is the official publisher and educator of The Joint Commission.

Agenda

 AGENDA (as of 4/19/2024) -  Please check back for updates.

FACULTY:

Michael S. Bernstein, MSE, MBA, PE, CCE, CHFM
Life Safety Code Surveyor
The Joint Commission

Jim Grana, MBA, CHSP
Physical Environment Specialist
The Joint Commission

Continuing Education

Before registering for a program check for updates from your state, county or city on a regular basis to make sure it will be acceptable for your license/certification renewal.

Summary of Continuing Education contact hours awarded for this program:

• ACHE: 15.3 Qualifying Education Hours

Learn more about continuing education below.
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Location Details

The Joint Commission Conference Center
One Renaissance Blvd.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Parking is available in any of the visitor spots in front of the building and in our attached parking garage.

The Joint Commission is a smoke free campus and smoking anywhere on the premises is prohibited. Smoking is defined as (1) lighting or burning any type of substance that contains tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, and pipes; and (2) using electronic cigarettes.

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Guest room location options:

Marriott Courtyard (Located approximately 2-3 blocks from The Joint Commission)
6 Trans Am Plaza Drive
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-691-1500
Courtyard is walking distance to program site, also inquire at the front desk if they may have shuttle transportation.

Holiday Inn (Located approximately 6 blocks from The Joint Commission - do not recommend walking)
17 W. 350 22nd Street
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630/833-3600

Hyatt Place Lombard  (Located Approximately 1.5 miles from The Joint Commission)
2340 Fountain Square Drive
Lombard, IL
630-932-6501

Embassy Suites Lombard(Located Approximately 1.5 miles from The Joint Commission)
707 East Butterfield Rd.
Lombard, IL  60148
630-969-7500

The Joint Commission is located approximately 14 miles from O’Hare Airport and about 20 miles from Midway Airport.

Uber & Lyft rideshare services are readily available in the area.

Suburban Taxi Companies - 1 person: Approximately $55-60 - Rates fluctuate
American Taxi: 877-755-2227
Universal Taxi: 630-617-5400
A1 Limo: 630-355-8824 -Approximately $45.00-$50 for Shared, $70-85 for private car - Rates fluctuate

If you plan on taking a taxi from the airport, please make sure you do not use a City of Chicago Taxi–these are more expensive. Make sure you use a suburban taxi service lsted above.

Looking for something to do in the evening?
Two large malls (Oak Brook Mall & Yorktown Mall), a movie theatre (Yorktown) and many restaurants are located in the area.
Some hotels can prearrange drop offs & pickups within a few miles. Please speak to the hotel directly for availability.

Payment Options

All Joint Commission Resources products require pre-payment. For your convenience, if you do not have a credit card available, we offer a sales quote/proforma invoice option to assist with initiating your payment. Payments submitted by check take up to 14 days to process. If you are registering for a program less than 14 days away, your registration may not be received in time and your seat may not be reserved. You will not have access to electronic program materials until your payment has been received. We strongly recommend credit card payments for any events less than 14 days away.

To take advantage of this option:

1. Choose your item(s) and add them to your shopping cart. Select "Proceed to Secure Checkout or Create Proforma Invoice."
2. Enter your billing and shipping details. Select "Continue."
3. The next screen will be a full summary of your order.
4. On the bottom right, there is a section titled "Create Proforma Invoice."
5. Click the "Proforma Invoice" button. (See image below.) 
6. Within 5 minutes, a sales quote will be sent to your email address with details about how to complete a check or wire transfer payment.

Or contact Customer Service at 877.223.6866, option 1 (+1 630 268 2990 outside the US) or via email at jcrcustomerservice@jcrinc.com to have a proforma invoice created and emailed directly to you.