February 6, 2026

Get a reset on surgical fire prevention

By: Joe Paone
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Taking a fresh look at your facility’s efforts to prevent surgical fires? Richard Parker, MBA, CHFM, CLSS-HC, FASHE, FACHE, associate director, physical environment and life safety at Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), last week wrote about the five key components of surgical fire prevention.

The article, published by Healthcare Construction+Operations News, dives into the details about what Mr. Parker says are the five foundations of an effective surgical fire prevention program:

  • Perform a risk assessment that reflects reality
  • Control flammable agents and combustible materials
  • Develop OR-specific emergency procedures
  • Reinforce preparedness through regular training and drills
  • Proactive safety in a high-risk environment

Read Mr. Parker’s full article here.

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