St. Francis Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The HCFA Compliance Project at a 375,000 square-foot urban medical complex was initiated to address critical deficiencies in hospital infrastructure and life safety systems. Due to years of maintenance neglect, the facility was on the brink of losing its licensure, which would have had devastating consequences for its operations and patient care. Our team developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to ensure compliance with HCFA regulations and safeguard the hospital’s ability to continue functioning. A key component of this project was the commissioning of an NFPA 101A Fire Safety Equivalency Study (FSES), which provided an in-depth analysis of the facility’s fire safety measures and identified necessary improvements to meet compliance standards.
Our role extended beyond technical assessments; we coordinated closely with existing construction projects to integrate life safety upgrades seamlessly, minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. The project required meticulous collaboration with hospital attorneys, the local Department of Public Health, and HCFA officials to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and address all compliance issues effectively. By working hand-in-hand with these stakeholders, we ensured that all necessary measures were taken to rectify the deficiencies and maintain the hospital’s licensure. This project was directly responsible for enabling the medical complex to continue operating, thereby preserving its crucial role in providing healthcare services to the community. The successful completion of this project underscored our ability to manage high-stakes healthcare compliance initiatives and deliver results that ensure the safety and operational continuity of medical facilities.
Project completed by G. Cavanaugh with Sodexho Marriott Services.
