https://www.ashe.org/ en Fri, 22 May 2026 06:45:00 -0500 Thu, 02 Apr 20 14:53:51 -0500 https://www.ashe.org/templates-submitting-inspection-testing-and-maintenance-waivers-cms Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:53:51 -0500 Conditions of Participation https://www.ashe.org/supervisingstation Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:06:55 -0500 Conditions of Participation https://www.ashe.org/resources/fire-door-inspection-resources <p><img src="https://www.ashe.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/ashe/Hospital-Fire-Door.jpg" data-entity-uuid="" data-entity-type="" alt="image of doctors in a hallway" width="300" height="158" align="left"></p><p>ASHE is developing resources to help members comply with new Conditions of Participation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which requires routine inspections of fire doors performed by "qualified persons." You don't need to have a special certification or third party training to be qualified, but ASHE is working to provide members with the information they need to create and implement door inspection and maintenance programs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><h3>ASHE Education</h3><p><strong>Door Inspection and Maintenance Workshop and Qualification</strong><br>Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) are looking at door maintenance programs in new and different ways. Although the code does not require anyone to have special training to inspect or maintain facility doors, this program will help ensure you are in compliance when surveyed, and will help you confidently discuss your door maintenance program when surveyors visit. Attendees will also receive a copy of the ASHE <em>Inspecting and Maintaining Swinging Doors Handbook</em>, a how-to guide to egress and fire door safety specific to health care facilities.</p><p><a href="https://www.ashe.org/door-inspection"><strong>Click here for program dates & information on hosting.</strong></a></p><strong>Upcoming Programs:</strong><br /> August 2, 2020<br /> Pre-conference program at the ASHE Annual Conference<br /> Chicago, IL<br /> Registration coming soon.</p> <p><em>*Dates and locations subject to change.</em></p> --><p> </p><p><strong>Quick Training: Fire Door Inspections</strong><br>This course will instruct learners how to properly complete a fire door inspection, including a step-by-step door inspection demonstrated by a technician. The course will also discuss correct testing frequency and components to consider while testing.</p><p>Learning Outcomes:</p><div><ol><li>Explain difference between the rating system for smoke barriers and fire doors.</li><li>List best practices when preparing for a routine fire door inspection.</li><li>List tasks recommended for proper and routine fire door inspection.</li><li>Perform demonstrated fire door inspection checklist tasks correctly and proficiently.</li></ol></div><p><a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/?ahabu=ASHE&Action=Add&ObjectKeyFrom=1A83491A-9853-4C87-86A4-F7D95601C2E2&WebCode=ProdDetailAdd&DoNotSave=yes&ParentObject=CentralizedOrderEntry&ParentDataObject=Invoice%20Detail&ivd_formkey=69202792-63d7-4ba2-bf4e-a0da41270555&ivd_prc_prd_key=602889b0-6518-4559-b448-beb074e2d8d7"><strong>Register now</strong></a></p><p> </p><h3>Articles and Guidance</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.ashe.org/resources/display/focus-on-compliance-fire-door-checklist">Focus on Compliance: Fire door checklist</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ashe.org/resources/display/focus-on-compliance-hospital-checklist-for-fire-safety-inspection-testing-and-maintenance">Focus on Compliance: Hospital checklist for fire safety inspection, testing, and maintenance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ashe.org/resource-repository-ashe?type=1145">Advocacy Tools</a></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p> Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:00:00 -0500 Conditions of Participation https://www.ashe.org/hospital-appendix-survey-readiness-checklist-and-crosswalk <p><img align="left" alt="ASHE Tools: Hospital Appendix A tool image" src="https://www.ashe.org/sites/default/files/inline-images/Atags-tool-img.png" />The ASHE CMS State Operations Manual Appendix A Crosswalk provides A-Tag information along with the related codes and standards applicable to the requirements for each A-Tag. To ensure that the tool is relevant to health care facility professionals, it focuses specifically on A-Tag requirements that affect the physical environment.<br /> <br /> This tool will help to ensure that ASHE members understand what is required as they prepare for surveys by The Joint Commission and other accrediting bodies. It also breaks down the requirements in a way that is both accurate and easy to understand, so that health facility professionals can ensure a compliant and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.</p> <p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="https://www.ashe.org/system/files/media/file/2019/10/ashe-a-tag-crosswalk-with-resources.pdf" target="_blank">Download Tool</a></p> Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:49:21 -0500 Conditions of Participation https://www.ashe.org/ashe-wet-location-tool Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:48:56 -0500 Conditions of Participation