Life Safety Code Surveyor
 This professional position is responsible for implementing the Long Term Care Life Safety Code survey process.  This survey process includes conducting an on-site building inspection and evaluation of documentation and facility procedures in place to protect individuals from fire. Surveys are conducted in a variety of health care facilities, including long-term care comprehensive and intermediate care nursing facilities, community-based group homes serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and acute care facilities such as hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The Life Safety Code Surveyor determines compliance with federal certification regulations and state licensure rules based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code.Responsibilities:Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols and procedures to identify deficient practices and determine appropriate scope and severity in the physical environment and the provision of life safety from fire.Ensure adherence with survey protocols; maintain the integrity of the survey process; facilitate the communication with providers. Conduct on-site investigation of complaints within the required timeframes using federal and state protocols  and procedures to identify deficient practices and determine appropriate scope and severity in the provision of life safety from fire or other environmental hazards.Represent ISDH in a professional manner.Document findings on the survey report in accordance with Principles of Documentation and submits reports within the required timeframes; organize and submit survey packets according to LTC policies.Complete administrative duties including, but not limited to: travel vouchers, PeopleSoft, schedules, checking and responding to emails, and computer updates.Assist with training of new surveyors.Attend staff and area meetings.Prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.Other related duties as assigned.   
Title: Life Safety Code Surveyor
Salary: None
Description:  This professional position is responsible for implementing the Long Term Care Life Safety Code survey process.  This survey process includes conducting an on-site building inspection and evaluation of documentation and facility procedures in place to protect individuals from fire. Surveys are conducted in a variety of health care facilities, including long-term care comprehensive and intermediate care nursing facilities, community-based group homes serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and acute care facilities such as hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The Life Safety Code Surveyor determines compliance with federal certification regulations and state licensure rules based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code.Responsibilities:Conduct on-site surveys using federal and state protocols and procedures to identify deficient practices and determine appropriate scope and severity in the physical environment and the provision of life safety from fire.Ensure adherence with survey protocols; maintain the integrity of the survey process; facilitate the communication with providers. Conduct on-site investigation of complaints within the required timeframes using federal and state protocols  and procedures to identify deficient practices and determine appropriate scope and severity in the provision of life safety from fire or other environmental hazards.Represent ISDH in a professional manner.Document findings on the survey report in accordance with Principles of Documentation and submits reports within the required timeframes; organize and submit survey packets according to LTC policies.Complete administrative duties including, but not limited to: travel vouchers, PeopleSoft, schedules, checking and responding to emails, and computer updates.Assist with training of new surveyors.Attend staff and area meetings.Prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.Other related duties as assigned.   
Requirements: Entry level experience, Bachelor's Degree education
Fraudulent: No