Jim Grana

Field Director – Life Safety/Code at The Joint Commission

Serves as Field Director – Life Safety/Code at The Joint Commission, bringing extensive healthcare facility safety expertise to surveys and standards interpretation nationwide.

Jim's previous experience includes Manager of Facilities Operations at Advocate Aurora Health (2017–2021) and Regulatory Compliance Safety Officer at the same system (2014–2017). Earlier roles include Maintenance Mechanic at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Facilities Technician positions.

Jim holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration/Management from Benedictine University (2017–2020) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Carthage College (2004–2009). He is a Certified Life Safety Specialist for Healthcare (CLSS-HC) and holds multiple NFPA and fire safety credentials.

Jim’s deep background in healthcare facility operations, life safety, and regulatory compliance makes him a valued contributor to Healthcare Facilities Network discussions on aging infrastructure and code-related challenges.