Tom Todro brings over 35 years of healthcare facilities and safety leadership, including 7+ years at The Joint Commission as a Physical Environment Specialist in the Standards Interpretation Group. He is a nationally recognized expert in ligature risk mitigation, Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), Environment of Care (EOC), and Emergency Management (EM) across all care settings—including behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and home care environments.
Tom possesses expertise in:
- Interpreting and applying standards related to environmental safety, ligature risk management, and emergency preparedness.
- Evaluating survey results and offering detailed clarification of code requirements to both clients and surveyors.
- Serving as the principal faculty member for training sessions and webinars addressing behavioral health safety, fire protection, and physical environment compliance.
What Tom Offers GPHA Clients
- Ligature Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
- Mock Surveys & EOC Tracers
- Life Safety Code & Emergency Preparedness Compliance
- Facility Safety Audits & Corrective Action Plans
- Physical Environment Staff Education & Orientation Support
With Tom on your consulting team, your facility gains insider insight into surveyor expectations, practical guidance for reducing deficiencies, and strategic solutions to ensure safe, survey-ready environments that protect both patients and staff.
Mr. Todro holds a BBA in Finance and an MBA with a Healthcare Administration concentration from Loyola University Chicago. He graduated from Coyne College in industrial electronics and electrical technology, is a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), and belongs to ASHE, AAMI, and CEAI.