Joint Commission Life Safety Code ® Surveyors (LSCS) met in January to discuss hot button issues in the environment of care. Based on field experience and 2013 survey information, there are five common problem areas in hospitals and health care facilities that need to be better addressed. This article gives the lowdown on what Joint Commission LSCS will be focusing on in the coming year and what you can do to make your buildings safer for patients and staff.