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Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)

A source-linked healthcare life safety definition with related concepts, official authority references, and practical guidance pathways.

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Definition

Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) definition

Temporary actions considered when life safety features are impaired or construction activity introduces risk, based on the organization’s applicable accreditation and compliance process.

Related healthcare life safety terms

Use these connected definitions to follow the code, facility, documentation, and survey relationships surrounding this term.

ImpairmentConstruction risk assessment

Authority context

Official sources for Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM)

The Joint Commission: Hospital Life Safety & Environment of Care Document List and Review ToolOfficial hospital survey-documentation review resource.LS.01.01.01 EP 3 — current and accurate drawings with fire safety features; EC.02.03.05 EP 25 — annual fire-door assembly inspection and testing; Verify the current program-year tool before survey preparationThe Joint Commission: Environment of Care Resource CenterOfficial Environment of Care and Life Safety guidance and public resources.

Practical application

Related Life Safety Express guidance

Article: Construction Life Safety Controls for Healthcare RenovationArticle: Temporary Fire Protection Impairments: Fire Watch Requirements and ILSM Decision PathsArticle: Managing Equivalent Compliance: How to File a Life Safety Code Waiver with CMSArticle: Documenting Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM): From Risk Assessment to ResolutionArticle: Healthcare Facility Manager's 30-Day Countdown Checklist for Unannounced Surveys