Jennifer Bradshaw is the Business Development Director at Mazzetti, where she leads growth strategies and guides technical teams in the healthcare and life sciences space. With over 20 years of experience and degrees in Marketing, MIS, and an MBA, she excels in connecting people and ideas, shaping strategic plans, and delivering exceptional client value. Beyond her professional achievements, Jennifer is actively involved in several industry boards and committees, including the AMFP Atlanta Chapter, Women in Healthcare Heartland Chapter, SMPS St. Louis, and the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers.
Courses
Essential Hospital Life Safety Design: Compliance with IBC and NFPA 101
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm EST
Designing healthcare facilities requires a deep understanding of life safety systems that protect patients, staff, and visitors. This presentation is tailored to expand designers’ knowledge of life safety requirements and gain practical tools for integrating these critical elements into hospital and ambulatory care design. Through an exploration of passive fire protection strategies, attendees will gain clarity on the often complex and overlapping requirements found in the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. We will look at egress requirements tailored to healthcare occupancies and explore how to approach egress planning that meets code, supports operations, and prioritizes life safety.
In addition to passive strategies, the session will address active systems, offering an overview of basic design requirements for fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Designed to be both informative and actionable, this session will equip attendees with tools to better collaborate with engineers, code consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to create projects are both compliant and safe.