Joint Commission Life Safety Assessments

The Joint Commission is an independent, non-profit organization that works to improve health care for the American public by evaluating and accrediting health care organizations and programs in the United States. To earn and maintain Joint Commission accreditation, health care organizations, including hospitals, must undergo an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years. 

Since 1999, P3 Consulting staff members have worked with a Virginia firm to conduct annual life safety assessments at a number of United States Army hospitals in preparation for Joint Commission accreditation. By identifying deficiencies in Life Safety Code compliance, the team equips the hospitals to maintain an annual assessment, as required by The Joint Commission, and to correct issues before the triennial survey.

This experience has enhanced P3 Consulting's understanding of the codes and how they are applied by various authorities having jurisdiction. Insight gained through this work, combined with our experience as members of NFPA code-writing committees, are valuable assets we bring to all our projects.