Life Safety Symposium 2025
Hosted by HESGNY and Specified Technologies Inc.
Please register below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-city-healthcare-life-safety-symposium-tickets-1321530917549?aff=oddtdtcreator
June 4, 2025
Zuckerman Research Center – Sloan Kettering Institute
417 East 68th St. New York, NY
This event is an essential gathering for professionals dedicated to advancing safety, resilience, and innovation in healthcare environments. This year’s symposium brings together nationally recognized subject matter experts and industry leaders to explore the latest developments in compliance, technology, and operational excellence. From Joint Commission updates and compliance strategies to cutting-edge topics like digital twin technology and electrical maintenance, our sessions are designed to inform, inspire, and empower.
We’re also honored to welcome our ASHE Region 1 Advisory Board member, who will provide valuable updates and insights from the national level—reinforcing our connection to the broader healthcare facilities community.
Whether you work directly in healthcare facility operations, design and construction, security, emergency management, or in a supporting role, this event is for you. It’s a chance to learn, connect, and collaborate with peers who share your commitment to life safety and continuous improvement.
Agenda: Please note, all courses will be certified for contact hours (CEC).
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7:30 – 8:30 AM
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Registration, coffee and tea
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8:30 – 8:45 AM
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Introductions and kick off
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8:45 – 9:00 AM
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ASSHE Updates, Edmund Lydon
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9:00 – 9:55 AM
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Steve Spaanbroek, Owner, MSL Healthcare Partners:
Compliance Isn’t Enough
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9:55 – 10:10 AM
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Break
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10:10 – 11:05 AM
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Randal Gruberman, Vice President of Engineering at Level 1, Global Solutions, LLC:
Day 2 Technology and Operational Requirements in Healthcare
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11:05 – 12:00 PM
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John Zalepka, Director of Training & Industry Engagements, STI:
Managing Fire Barriers in Healthcare
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12:00 – 1:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 – 1:55 PM
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Herman McKenzie, Director Department of Engineering, The Joint Commission:
Joint Commission Standards Updates (Topic TBD).
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1:55 – 2:10 PM
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Break
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2:10 -3:05 PM
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Matt Mokracek, Electrical Engineer, SDM Metro:
Arc Flash & Coordination Studies
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3:05 – 4:00 PM
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Speaker TBD (Williow Inc, and Facilities Head from Texas Hospital– Digital Twin Presentation:
Digitizing The Built World For A Better World
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4:00 PM
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Wrap up & Adjourn
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