Special program for those new to the field:

The ASHE Boot Camp

Designed to meet the educational needs of those who have been working in health care facility management for fewer than two years, the ASHE Boot Camp provides critical support as you begin your career. This intensive education program will focus on current issues facing you in the ever-changing health care environment. Because the program content is woven into the Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition, participants will have opportunities to meet and interact with experienced professionals, develop peer-support networks, and attend other conference events.

Note: Due to its interactive nature, participation in this special program is limited. To reserve your place, you must indicate on the registration form that you are registering for the ASHE Boot Camp. Individuals not registered for the ASHE Boot Camp will not be admitted to the sessions.

ASHE Boot Camp Faculty:
Jonathan Flannery, CHFM, SASHE, Executive Director of Operations, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock
Linda Marie Grawl, Director, Zak Companies Inc., Ballwin, Mo.
Leo Old, Industrial Hygiene Officer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis
Thomas L. Stewart, MBA, SASHE, CHFM, Administrative Director of Facilities, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Carbondale, Ill.
Anne Guglielmo, CFPS, LEED, AP, Engineer, Standards Interpretation Group, The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

Sunday, July 17, 3:00–5:00 p.m. 
ASHE Boot Camp: Orientation and Welcome
This session will provide an orientation to the Boot Camp program and will include an introduction to health care.  This session will enable you to:

  • Describe the uniqueness of working in health care.
  • Identify who the health care players are and how to communicate internally and externally.
  • Discuss health care terminology as it relates to facilities management

Monday, July 18, 9:45–10:45 a.m.
Rules of Engagement: Compliance
This session will include a review of the primary codes, standards, and guidelines applicable to healthcare facility management. Topics to be covered include The Joint Commission, infection control, OSHA, life safety, and the National Fire Protection Association. This session will enable you to:

  • Identify the primary authorities having jurisdiction over health care facilities.
  • Discuss the major roles and expectations of the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
  • Explain key life safety concepts for a health care facility.

Monday, July 18, 3:15–4:30 p.m.
Battlefield Tactics: Maintenance & Operations
This session will provide a foundational knowledge of the maintenance and operational activities required to successfully maintain the health care environment, such as customer service, staff training, building and equipment maintenance, energy efficiency, and code compliance. This session will enable you to:

  • Discuss the importance of customer service and organizational relationships.
  • Explain the benefit of effective maintenance and operations to the organization

Tuesday July 19, 3:15–4:30 p.m.
War Room Planning: PDC
This session will provide information on the core competencies of planning, design, and construction (PDC). It will include an overview of construction methodologies; building types and occupancies; the PDC team; life safety issues; and the importance of communication. This session will enable you to:

  • State the basic competencies of planning, design and construction as it relates to a health care facility.
  • Identify construction methodologies, building types, and occupancies.
  • List the roles and responsibilities of individuals who comprise the PDC team.

Wednesday, July 20, 9:15–10:30 a.m.
War Games
This session will include round table discussions based on real-life examples of projects and issues that take place during a facility manager’s career.