Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program (HACP)
Knowledge you need, Recognition you deserve!

2026 HACP Preparatory Course & National Examination

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The Physical Environment (PE)
Program Outline, Faculty & Registration

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Program Outline

2026 HACP-PE Examination Preparatory Course: October 5, 2026
Registration 0730Remove Mobile Link - 0830
Welcome & Introductions
 0830Remove Mobile Link - 0845
Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials & Waste 0845Remove Mobile Link - 1000
Break 1000 - 1015
EPA, Emergency Power, Fire Safety, Life Safety Code 1015 - 1200
Lunch 1200 - 1300
Life Safety Code, Waiver/Equivalencies, Building Rehabilitation, Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing, Healthcare Facilities Code 1300 - 1430
Break 1430 - 1445
Healthcare Facilities Code, Utilities and Medical Equipment, Laser Safety, Tool Safety, Electrical Safety, Confined Spaces, Noise Standard, Emergency Preparedness 1445 - 1630
Adjournment 1630
Woven throughout the education program will be a review of key content areas comprising the HACP-PE examination!

Course Facilitator

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Billy Kinch, MHA, HACP-PE
William (Billy) Kinch is a senior facilities specialist surveyor with CIHQ specializing in environmental health and safety. Billy is responsible for standards development and interpretation for the physical environment and emergency preparedness standards for CIHQ. Billy is a regular speaker as part of CIHQ’ monthly webinars and also speaks at State and National conferences.
Billy also acts as the content expert in developing the HACP-PE certification exam.
Billy received his Master Degree in Business Administration from Phoenix University and is a certified healthcare accreditation specialist specializing in the care environment (HACP-PE).