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Life Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Seminar 2026 – East

Program Description

Life safety and fire safety compliance remain a critical priority for long-term care providers. IHCA’s Life Safety and Fire Safety Workshop will provide practical guidance to help facilities prepare for Life Safety Code surveys, strengthen emergency preparedness planning and better understand regulatory expectations.

Sessions will cover common Life Safety Code survey issues, inspection, testing and maintenance requirements and strategies for preparing for and navigating life safety inspections. Participants will also review CMS emergency preparedness requirements and the disaster management cycle—mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery—with an emphasis on proactive planning to protect residents, staff and facilities.

The program will conclude with a panel discussion addressing current regulatory trends and participant questions related to life safety compliance, emergency planning and response, water management and other critical safety considerations impacting long-term care providers.

Date and Location

April 21, 2026
Ellis Event Center
1401 Zika Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, IA

Schedule

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.                      Registration/Check-In
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.                     Emerging Trends and Critical Issues in Life Safety and Fire Protection
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.                     CMS Emergency Preparedness: What Nursing Homes Need to Know
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.                       Lunch (provided)
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.                       Expectations for an Inspection
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.                       Expert Panel
3:45 p.m.                                            Adjourn

Continuing Education Credit

This course/program is approved for 6.5 contact hour(s) for:

• NF Administrators
• Department Heads
• Environmental Services

Registration Fees

Members:     $175 per person
Non-Members:         $525 per person