LetterSession Details*
Sunday August 2, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Chapter Leadership Forum and Awards Luncheon
Fee: $70 per person includes admittance to both the Chapter Leadership Forum and the Chapter Awards Luncheon. (Limited to officers of ASHE Affiliated Chapters)
The Annual Chapter Leadership Forum is designed for officers of ASHE-affiliated chapters, as well as individuals interested in establishing an affiliated chapter. Share experiences, best practices and new ideas through facilitated discussions that can help your peers succeed in membership and advocacy efforts, educational programming, vendor relations, administration, managing volunteers, and more. Chapters are encouraged to send their full team of officers to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from each other and become energized for the future.
Sponsored by Johnson Controls
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Preconferences |  |
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Preconference - Preparing for the CHFM Exam
Leo M. Gehring, CHFM, FASHE, Consultant, Joint Commission Resources,Oak Brook, IL
(Additional fee and registration required)
This preconference seminar, and select sessions throughout the annual conference, will help prepare you to take the CHFM exam.Through a combination of lectures, CHFM formatted practice test questions, and study materials, you will gain confidence in your knowledge in each of the five key competency areas of the CHFM. Learn what you need to do to prepare for the exam and prepare yourself for the exam. (Note: Your participation in this seminar does not guarantee you will receive a passing score on the CHFM exam.The preconference fee does not include the CHFM exam fee.)
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Preconference - Fundamentals of Health Care HVAC
Facilitated by Richard D Moeller, Principal, CDi Engineers, Lynnwood, WA
(Additional fee and registration required)
HVAC systems are the heart and soul of providing a health care environment that promotes healing and prevents the spread of infection.They are also systems that consume a large percentage of the energy consumption for most facilities. This program will explore aspects of design and operation of HVAC systems in health care including: HVAC system configurations, system design and planning, system operational features, pressure relationships, new technologies in HVAC, optimizing HVAC systems for effective and efficient operations, opportunities for reduction in energy usage, and commissioning and retro-commissioning
The program enables you to:
- Evaluate your HVAC systems to determine if they are operating effectively and efficiently
- Identify areas within the facility that have critical pressure relationships and understand the interaction of system components in maintaining those pressure relationships
- Identify types of system operational testing that should be considered
- Discuss new techniques and design configurations when planning for replacement of systems or facilities
- Discuss different types of commissioning and determine a strategy that will be effective for your organization
Sponsored by CDi
Preconference - The Business of Health Care
Iona Canada, Corporate Manager, Healthcare Business Development, Trane Commercial Systems, Brentwood, TN
Facilitated by Trane Commercial Systems
Many of us are familiar with the clinical or built environment aspects of health care—many of us are not as familiar with the actual business of health care and how that impacts the overall industry. In today’s environment, understanding the process, decision factors and key variables that go into decision making in health care is critical to your success. What is the business of health care and how can you better utilize your knowledge of this business to make better decisions, maximize value and position yourself for the future? This workshop provides valuable insights and information on the actual business of health care and how it impacts you, including: governance, finance, communications and implementation. Find out what the critical variables are and how issues such as reimbursement, patient outcomes, staff and physician retention, as well as project management and communication skills impact your facility and how you can succeed both today and tomorrow.
Sponsored by Trane
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Preconference - The Path to Sustainability - Best Practices for Health care Organizations
Steve Campbell, Chief Operating Officer, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, Brawley, CA; David Jones Manager, Utility Services, Corporate Real Estate Catholic Healthcare West Phoenix, AZ; Richard Rome, PE, President/CEO, ccrd partners
Many health care organizations are considering or have already begun the journey to becoming more sustainable. Interestingly, each journey and decision-making process is different.At this session, several organizations will share how they have defined sustainability, obtained support from the top and/or throughout the organization, incorporated sustainability into daily operations and management, sustained momentum, managed the concerns and myths about costs, and other advice.Attendees will obtain a better understanding of sustainability and identify ideas for making their organization more sustainable.
Sponsored by Johnson Controls
Preconference - The Business of Facilities Management Benchmarking
Facilitated by, Ed Tinsley,CHFM and TME
(Additional fee and registration required)
The business of managing your department is critical, especially in the current economy.This session will explore tools and methods commonly used in managing departments, including the use of benchmarking.Variables that affect the cost to operate and maintain health care facilities will be discussed. In addition a benchmark tool being developed by ASHE will be used as a framework for discussing department key indicators and costs. Case studies will be presented from facilities that have benchmarked and established processes for tracking FTE’s and costs. This program allows participants to:
- Compare current key indicators with their department’s operations
- Identify variables that affect indicators such as FTE’s and energy consumption
- Identify costs that should be tracked and monitored for effective department operation
Sponsored by TME
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
New Member/First-Time Attendee Reception
New members and first-time Annual Conference attendees are invited to meet ASHE’s Board of Directors, volunteer leaders, and staff. Learn how to become involved in ASHE and see what ASHE can do for you! If you are a new member and/or first-time Annual Conference attendee, don’t miss this reception.
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Come one, come all as we gather together as the family of ASHE.
Monday August 3, 2009
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7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker - The Next Health Care Sponsored by Johnson Controls. For nearly two decades, Joe Flower has been writing, speaking, and consulting about change and the future. He is author of three major health care compendia and several hundred articles, and a contributing editor at Physician Executive and Health Forum. Flower is principal author of the recent forecast, “Technological Advances and the Next 50 Years of Cardiology,” Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He has written frequently about genomics and the biotech revolution, and contributed to several books; some of which include: Encyclopedia of Computers and Computer History, China’s Futures, and The 21st Century Healthcare Leader. During his keynote presentation,The Next Health Care, Flowers takes us into the future to experience a day in the life of health care. See how health care continues to evolve as a result of digitization, automation, and the internet, new pharmaceuticals and diagnostic techniques. |
Applaud the efforts of your fellow members as they are recognized for their achievements.
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Codes and Standards |  |
Facilitated by Ed Tinsley,CHFM, Managing Principal, TME Inc Little Rock, AR and Robert Hacker, CHFM, FASHE
Is there a particular code, standard or regulatory practice that you believe is wrong or detrimental to the healthcare system. Could a change could provide great benefit to healthcare organizations and those who use their services? This session is an opportunity for you to be a direct part of ASHE’s advocacy initiatives by providing information about regulatory issues that are affecting your organization, and providing input into ASHE’s advocacy efforts and strategies. This session enables you to:
- Provide input and information that will help shape ASHE’s Advocacy efforts.
- Describe ASHE’s advocacy efforts that are ongoing.
Presenter: Michael A Crowley, SASHE, FSFPE, P.E., Senior Vice President, Rolf Jensen & Associates, Houston, TX
This session highlights the recent changes to NFPA 99. Learn how the risk assessment shift to the patient from the type of building or occupancy impacts you and your facility. This session enables you to:
- Describe the major code changes to NFPA 99.
- Discuss methods for complying with the changes.
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Emergency Operations |  |
Presenter: Susan B. McLaughlin, MBA, FASHE, CHFM, CHSP, Managing Director, MSL Healthcare Consulting, Inc., Barrington, IL
The Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) is a tool used to identify hazards or risks and is the foundation for mitigating risks and developing a response plan. This session provides up-to-date information on using the HVA as the foundation for emergency management. This session enables you to:
- Create an HVA that assesses the unique hazards or risks your facility could face.
- Use the HVA in planning for emergency operations.
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Facilities Management |  |
R.A.C.E. - It’s Time for A Change INTERMEDIATE
Presenter: Frank Van Overmeiren, President, FP & C Consultants Inc., Indianapolis, IN
The proper response to a fire can be the difference between life and death. Over the years R.A.C.E. (rescue, alarm, contain and extinguish) has become the standard response to this situation. Through examination of several health care fires, the participants will be challenged to consider the most effective response to a fire. This session enables you to:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of your fire response plan.
- Modify your current fire response program based on the actual experiences from health care fires.
Achieving Excellence in Difficult Times FUNDAMENTALS
Moderated by Skip Smith, CHFM, SASHE, Director Facility Management, Catholic Health Initiatives, Hilliard,OH
Hospitals currently face uncertain futures and this has a direct impact on your department and staff. This experienced panel shares their ideas on how the facilities manager can contribute to the success of their organization in difficult times.The panel will include ideas submitted to ASHE’s Innovation Challenge who will share unique and innovative ideas that they have implemented to improve the ability of an organizations to meet its mission. This session enables you to:
- Identify initiatives that you can implement to benefit your organization.
- Describe how your role is vital to the mission of the organization.
Facilities and Finance: I Amin Control ADVANCED
Presenters: Beth Edwards, Healthcare Director, Tremco, Beachwood,OH; David Jones, Manager, Utility Services, Corporate Real Estate, Catholic Healthcare West, Phoenix, AZ; Alan Nuener, Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA; and Todd Smith, Healthcare Manager, Tremco, Beachwood, OH
Through case-studies, presented by each of the panelists, discover steps you can take to reduce costs and improve your bottom-line without negatively affecting patient care. This session enables you to:
- Describe how the facilities department impacts a hospital’s bottom line.
- Identify ways to leverage your facility assets to improve your profitability and meet the Joint Commission’s Environment of Care® standards.
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PDC |  |
Challenges in Developing Health Care in Afghanistan
Presenter: Thomas Scott VanDerhoof, CAAMA,CHFM, TRICARE Flight Commander, 3rd Medical Group, Elmendorf AFB, AK
This presentation explores the facilities management challenges that exist in deployed military health care facilities. Hear what issues need to be overcome when providing health care in a third world setting.This session enables you to:
- Describe how the U.S. government and the GWOT coalition are working to improve health care in Afghanistan.
- Discuss ways to overcome the challenges that a deployed facility manager faces.
Engineering a Wireless Network Infrastructure
Presenters: Michael B. Severns, FASHE, Executive Vice President Healthcare Technology,Tri-Power Group, San Jose, CA; and Jason Townsley, RCDD, Director of Healthcare Technology, Tri-Power Group, San Jose, CA
Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield,OR needed to provide 100% wireless communication coverage throughout their 1.2 million square feet. Hear how this was accomplished while meeting codes and the expectations of staff. This session enables you to:
- Explain the importance of an engineered wireless network.
- Discuss ways to measure return on investment relative to the integration of wireless technologies.
10:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Gallery of Architecture for Health
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1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
George Mills, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, Senior Engineer, Standards Interpretation Group,The Joint Commission, Oak Brook, IL The Joint Commission introduced revised Environment of Care®, Life Safety, and Emergency Management standards, effective January 1, 2009. Attendees will gain valuable information through an overview of the 2009 standards and the impact these changes will have on scoring during the survey process. This session enables you to:
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3:15- 4:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
NFPA 99 – Mechanical and Electrical Chapters
Presenter: Douglas Erickson, FASHE, CHFM, HFDP, Deputy Executive Director, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, Chicago, IL
Gain valuable knowledge on the code changes between the 2005 and 2010 editions of NFPA 99. The session focuses on the major changes in both normal and emergency electrical systems, low voltage and information technology and highlights the principal elements of the new chapter on mechanical systems in health care facilities. This session enables you to:
- Discuss how to plan for the design of future mechanical and electrical systems to meet the 2010 edition of NFPA 99.
- Identify the effect these changes will have on the future design of health care facilities.
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Emergency Operations | |
Emergency Power Systems – Cooling Triage Plan
Presenter: Dan Koenigshofer, PE, MSPH, ASHRAE Certified Healthcare Designer, Vice President, IES Engineers-Dewberry, Chapel Hill, NC
This case-study presents information on how two 750-ton chillers and associated pumps operated on their emergency power supply system (EPSS) while continuing to provide all life safety, critical, and equipment loads.This session enables you to:
- Explain how to provide uninterrupted patient care in the event of a power emergency without cooling.
- State how much cooling can be provided via EPSS.
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Facilities Management | |
Presenters: Clark Reed, Director of Healthcare Facilities Division for ENERGY STAR, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC; and Erin Richmond, Senior Associate, ICF International, Fairfax, VA
ASHE’s Energy Efficiency Commitment (E2C) is a partnership between ASHE and ENERGY STAR, providing networking, education, and recognition opportunities to ASHE members that place value on enhancing the quality of patient care through the benefits of improved energy performance. Healthcare facilities participating in ASHE E2C are recognized for improvements in energy performance of 10 percent or more over five years. This session enables you to:
- Discuss ASHE’s Energy Efficiency Commitment (E2C) Initiative.
- Establish goals, and compare performance to the national average.
Presenters: Joe Bialowitz, Climate Change Manager, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA; Bob Eisenmasn, Executive Director, Global Health & Safety Initiative,Oakland, CA; Bill Evelaff, Assistant VP Design, St. Joseph Health System, La Palma, CA; and Walter Vernon, JD, PE, LEED AP, Principal, Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch, San Francisco, CA
Increase your understanding of the competing, economic proposals for greenhouse gas emissions. Hear how West Coast facilities have begun to plan for these systems and prepare yourself as this trend moves east. This session enables you to:
- Describe the economic systems proposed for regulating greenhouse gases in the United States.
- Discuss the strategies that should be taken to prepare for a greenhouse-gas-regulated future.
How to Do a Risk Assessment FUNDAMENTALS
Presenter: Dale Thompson, CSO, ARM, MS, National Threat Assessment Manager for Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA
A risk assessment is a process that enables you to determine the quantitative or qualitative value of risk related to a concrete situation and a recognized threat. Learn how to conduct a risk and what you need to do with the information to mitigate risks in your facility. This session enables you to:
- Explain how your facility will benefit from conducting a risk assessment.
- Conduct a risk assessment using facility-specific criteria.
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Lean Thinking/Sustainability |  |
Presenter: Brent A Thelen, Chief Facilities Management, VA, Phoenix, AZ
Lean concepts have been applied successfully in a number of non-health related companies, and is growing rapidly in the health care environment. By having a general understanding of the application of Lean principals, you will be able to look at your facility’s processes from a new perspective and apply lean principals/practices in an attempt to eliminate this waste. This session enables you to:
- Identify the seven forms of waste.
- Identify principles of Six Sigma or other equivalent quality management strategies.
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PDC | |
Using Life Cycle Analysis for MEP Infrastructure Decisions
Presenters: Andrew Meyers, PE, LEED AP, Associate Electrical Engineer, Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch, San Francisco, CA; and Arash Guity, PE, LEED AP, Associate, Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch, San Francisco, CA
By reviewing two different case studies, you will learn why life cycle cost analysis is important. Learn the steps needed to undertake such a cost analysis and improve your operations in terms of cost and efficiencies. This session enables you to:
- Explain the importance and impact of life cycle cost analysis for major MEP equipment decisions.
- List the factors that affect life cycle costs.
Presenters: Rex Langston, Director, Strategic Medical Plans and Programs, Air Force Medical Support Agency, Brooks City-Base, TX; and Richard Evors, Deputy Chief Design Branch, USAF, Falls Church, VA
This case-study provides insights to help you determine how and when to reuse existing structures. Hear the benefits and limits of reusing vs. building new. This session enables you to:
- Develop an optimal approach to reusing an older building.
- Assess the defining but not limiting factors that need to be considered as part of the decision process in deciding whether to rebuild or start from scratch.
4:30 — 6:00 p.m.
Gallery of Architecture for Health
Visit with old friends, make new friends, and network with peers while visiting vendor booths offering the latest products and services. Refreshments will be provided. Complete the ASHE passport and you could win a spectacular Grand Prize.You must be present to win.
Tuesday, August 4
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
What’s new in your region? Develop a peer network by meeting other participants from your area.
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9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Presenter: Stephen R.Mayfield, DHA, MBA, MBB, Senior Vice President for Quality and Performance Improvement & Director, AHA Quality Center, American Hospital Association, Chicago, IL Improving organizational performance requires more than choosing a method such as Lean or Six Sigma. In hospitals, the leadership triad of executives, trustees, and physician leaders must act with purpose to embrace system thinking which cultivates process excellence in which consideration is given to human factors aspects of performance. This presentation will help you understand how top performing organizations produce a culture of expectations where executive leaders engage in system thinking and communicate with content leaders who have process responsibility. This session will enable attendees to:
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1:45 – 3:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Presenter: David Stymiest, CHFM FASHE PE, Senior Consultant, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., Nashville, TN
This session provides the most up-to-date information on NFPA 110/111. Learn what you will need to do to meet the updated requirements and hear how these updates impact the 2009 Joint Commission Emergency Management requirements. This session enables you to:
- Explain the changes to the standards and their affect on utility management and emergency management programs.
- Assess the impact of existing testing and maintenance program on the operational reliability of existing emergency power supply systems (EPSS) and essential electrical system branches.
DNV – A New Approach to Accreditation
Presenter: Randall Snelling, CPEO, DNV Healthcare
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Healthcare offers a new hospital accreditation program approved by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Based on the NIAHOSM standards, the process integrates ISO 9001 quality methods with Medicare Conditions of Participation.Hear from DNV about this new accreditation process and how it is applied in the physical environment.This session enables you to:
- Describe the DNV accreditation process.
- Evaluate the accreditation process that DNV provides in order to determine its appropriateness to your facility.
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Facilities Management | |
Application of Health Care Facility-Based Risk Assessment to Mitigate Risk ofWaterborne Disease Transmission INTERMEDIATE
Presented by: Judene Bartley, MS, MPH, CIC, VP Epidemiology Consulting Services, Clinical/Safety Consultant Premier Safety Institute, Beverly Hills MI; Russell Olmsted, MPH, CIC, Epidemiologist, St Joseph Mercy Health System, Trinity Health, Ann Arbor MI
This session addresses approaches to mitigating infectious risks from Legionella and other water-borne opportunistic pathogens including:
- Combination of factors required to result in infection.
- Describe the impact of health care-associated infections involving waterborne pathogens.
- Design & operational strategies for environment of care to minimize of the impact of waterborne pathogens (e.g. sink design & placement, cooling technologies, hot water systems).
- Prevention and mitigation in a greener world.
Environment of CareManagement Plans (2009 Edition) FUNDAMENTALS
Presenter: Susan B.McLaughlin, MBA, FASHE, CHFM, CHSP, Managing Director, MSL Healthcare Consulting, Inc., Barrington, IL
Learn what you need to include in your management plans to comply with the Joint Commission standards. Discover what you need to do to develop a comprehensive document that fully encompasses your activities. This session enables you to:
- Identify the key areas that need to be included in a comprehensive plan.
- Describe what items need to included in surveyor friendly plan.
Technology Infrastructure ADVANCED
Presenter: Joe Leger, RCDD, Principal, EDI, Ltd., Mountlake Terrace, WA
It is imperative to include your IT systems when you begin to master plan a modern health care facility. This discussion highlights the main reasons infrastructure master planning needs to begin during team selection making you a part of the process. This session enables you to:
- Explain the importance of technology infrastructure planning.
- Discuss the basics strategies that are needed to complete a successful technology master plan.
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California Focus |  |
The Airborne Transmissible Disease Standard: Implications for Health Care Engineering
Presenter: Deborah Gold, MPH, CIH, Senior Safety Engineer, Cal/OSHA, Oakland, CA
The Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard (ATD) goes into effect later this year for California hospitals. The standard was developed to protect employees within the current infection control paradigms and regulations. The effect that the ATD Standard has on hospital engineers will be presented along with other recent Cal/OSHA standards that have an effect on healthcare engineering.
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Lean Thinking/Sustainability | |
Going Lean to Improve Care & Efficiency
Presenters: Jill Hoggard Green, RN, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, PeaceHealth, Eugene, OR, Harold Peters, P.E., Director of Projects, PeaceHealth, Eugene, OR; Lola Fritz, RN, Director of Operational Facilities Planning, PeaceHealth, Springfield, OR
PeaceHealth applied lean principles in the building design and work processes of its new hospital. Hundreds of patients and caregivers contributed to the functional design, including design simulations. A year before opening, more than 1,100 caregivers and patients formed process design teams to operationalize the lean design, and improve quality, reliability, and efficiency. This session enables you to:
- Learn how to incorporate lean principles into hospital design.
- Learn how to use process design teams for a transformative transition.
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PDC | |
Presenters: Curtis MSkolnick, MHA, Principal Consultant, KLMK Group, Richmond, VA; and John Fischer, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Operations, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA
Learn why you need to conduct a Strategic Project Launch Readiness Assessment as means to better understand expectations vs. realities. By reviewing an actual case-study, you will see how this process helped prepare all team members for launch. This session enables you to:
- Explain how assessing launch readiness impacts capital projects.
- Identify those elements that need to be addressed prior to launch.
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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California Focus | |
Legislative and Regulatory RequirementsWhich Control Greenhouse-Gases in Health Care
Presenter: Patricia L. Goughan, environmental attorney, Holland & Knight, San Francisco, CA
AB 32, signed into law in 2006, focuses on reducing climate change/greenhouse gas emissions. The session will focus on how the legislation affects hospitals, including California Air Resources Board requirements for the reduction of diesel particulate matter and refrigerant gases.
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Codes and Standards | |
2010 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities Update
Moderator: Douglas Erickson, FASHE, CHFM, HFDP, Deputy Executive Director, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, Chicago, IL
For the past three years, the Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC) has been meeting and reviewing public proposals to change the language in the Guidelines document and comments on proposed changes. This session focuses on the major changes that will appear in the 2010 edition of the Guidelines.Hear the driving forces behind the efforts. This session eagles you to:
- Identity the major changes to the Guidelines that will affect new construction and major renovation in your facility.
- Develop methods to meet the new areas in the Guidelines.
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Emergency Operations | |
Presenter: Paul V. Richter, FASHE, CHSP, Director, Emergency Management, VW International, Inc., Alexandria, VA
This session provides important information on the Joint Commission standards as they relate to the National Incident Management System (NIMS). See how meeting the emergency operations requirements of one group can help you meet similar requirements delineated by the other groups in the area of emergency operations. This session enables you to:
- Describe the relationship between the Joint Commission standards and NIMS requirements.
- Discuss the steps that can be taken to have an organization become NIMS compliant using existing emergency operations plans.
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Facilities Management | |
Health Care Security Best Practices GENERAL
Presenter: Fredrick G. Roll, CHPA-F, CPP, CHPA-F, CPP, President, Healthcare Security Consultants, Inc., Frederick, CO
This program discusses a variety of topics including: security risks, access control, security models, staffing and deployment, security equipment, electronic security systems, staff training and emergency management situations. This session enables you to:
- State the issues associated with providing a reasonable, cost-effective, and defensible health care security program.
- Evaluate a variety of health care security, systems and methodologies currently in use.
Health Care Finance FUNDAMENTALS
Presenters: Anne McLeod, CHA’s Vice President for Reimbursement and Economic Analysis, Pete Trice, Principal, The Innova Group Inc, Tucson, AZ
This session focuses on the basics of health care finance including but not limited to reimbursement flows, general cost accounting issues and the impact of the current financial crisis. See where your department fits in the context of the business of health care delivery. This session enables you to:
- Describe the various health care reimbursement systems.
- Discuss the costs and value of the facility management department within the hospital.
Planning for Utilities and Supplies During Emergency Situations ADVANCED
Moderator: Tim Adams, CHFM SASHE, Associate Director, Member Professional Development, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, Chicago, IL.
Panelists: George Mills, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, Senior Engineer, Standards Interpretation Group, The Joint Commission, Oak Brook, IL, Jonathan Huls, MBA, CHFM, LEED AP, Palomar Pomerado Health; Additional Panelists TBD
Experience is always the best teacher and this session features a panel of individuals who have had to respond to very different types of disasters. Two key areas in preparation are understanding the capabilities of your utility systems, and planning for critical supplies. Both elements are crucial in determining how long your facility can function under adverse conditions, and when evacuation might be necessary. This session enables you to:
- Plan for potential emergencies based on existing capabilities of utilities and supply acquisition.
- Identify through planning when evacuation may be the best or only option.
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Lean Thinking/Sustainability | |
Presenters: Robert L Black, Jr., CCM, SASHE, Partner, Capital Performance Management, LLC, Leawood, KS; and Brent A Thelen, PhD, Chief, Facilities Management, VA, Phoenix, AZ
This case study focuses on the Hospital Patient Tower Project in order to illustrate the way one facility decentralizes patient care, while moving process and consumables closer to the patient.This session enables you to:
- Explain the importance of the patient experience when considering the application of Lean principles.
- Identify a value stream and state its impact on costs and the patient’s experience.
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PDC | |
Retrofitting with Metal Roof and Wall Systems
Presenter: Scott Kriner, Technical Director, The Metal Initiative, Glenview, IL
This session provides healthcare a fundamental knowledge of the metal roof and wall systems used to retrofit existing buildings. Highlighted by numerous case studies, the session takes a look at two common retrofit roof applications – the installation of a new metal roof over a conventional flat roof and over an old metal roof – and three retrofit wall applications. This session enables you to:
- List the benefits derived from these applications.
- Describe how to save energy with these retrofit systems.
6:30 p.m. – Midnight
An Evening at Disney
Relax, refresh and recharge as you join you peers and colleagues for An Evening at Disney that is sure to provide you with memories for years to come. Stroll down Main Street as you begin your evening of fantasy, adventure and fun. From tea parties to jungle cruises to a wild ride with Mr.Toad, Disneyland® Park offers something for everyone. Plan now to gather in the Festival Arena for a picnic dinner served in the Disney tradition and see why Disney is truly “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
Fee
The fee to attend An Evening at Disney includes a Twilight Ticket valid for admittance to the Park on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. – midnight and a spectacular picnic dinner served at 6:30 p.m. featuring bbq chicken, pulled beef and more.
| Adult (12+) | $75.00 | ||
| Child (2-12) | $40.00 | ||
| Under 2 | Free |
Wednesday, August 5
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
9:15 – 10:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Codes and Standards | |
New ASHRAE Health Care Standards
Presenters: Walter N. Vernon, JD, PE, LEED AP, President & CEO Principal,Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch, San Francisco, CA; Richard D Moeller, Principal, CDi Engineers, Lynnwood, WA and Shanti Pless, Building Energy Efficiency Engineer, National Renewable Energies Lab, Golden, CO
This session provides information on the new ASHRAE standards that focus on health care, specifically 189.2 model green hospital building code and the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Hospitals. By reviewing these draft standards you can provide your comments and share your concerns. This session enables you to:
- Describe the provisions for ASHRAE 189.2, model green hospital building code.
- Discuss the green building requirements.
Joint Commission Town Hall Meeting with George Mills
Presenter: George Mills, FASHE, CEM, CHFM, Senior Engineer, Standards Interpretation Group, The Joint Commission, Oak Brook, IL
The town hall meeting provides an opportunity to ask your questions related to the Joint Commission Standards and survey process, and to hear responses to questions that others may have.
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Emergency Operations | |
Dynamic Process to Determine Sustainability for 96 Hours
Presenters: John DiGirolomo, MBA, CHFM, SASHE, Vice President, Saint Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY; and William Wagner, CHSP, CHEP, CHCM, Vice President, Safety Management Services, Arlington Heights, IL
Learn what you need to do in order to estimate a reasonable quantity of materials that should be maintained for an emergency, and develop an action plan to prolong services by making adjustments as they are needed. This session enables you to:
- Identify a process to determine sustainability for 96-hours based on current and available inventories.
- Explain ways to calculate inventory sustainability.
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Facilities Management | |
What About Day Two? Transitioning from Construction to Operations INTERMEDIATE
Presenter: David Stymiest, CHFM FASHE PE, Senior Consultant, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., Nashville, TN
This presentation reviews the issues and recommendations for transitioning from a construction project to ongoing facility operations and Joint Commission environment of care compliance. This session enables you to:
- Develop checklists to manage project closeout and turnover.
- Establish management processes for new infrastructure and systems.
Infection Control Risk Assessment FUNDAMENTALS
Presenters: Gordon Burrill, President, Teegor Consulting, Inc., Fredericton, NB, E3A 5TA, Canada; and Steve Spaanbroek, MBA, SASHE, Managing Director, MSL Healthcare Consulting, Inc., Chocowinity, NC
This session provides information on the impact that the physical environment has on a patient’s risk for a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI). Increase your understanding on today’s infection control issues and learn what you can do to reduce these risks. This session enables you to:
- Describe activities you can employ to decrease infection risks.
- Develop a reasonable infection prevention policy.
HVAC Systems for Health Care ADVANCED
Presenter: James Carrel
Increasing requirements to meet Sustainability and Energy Management mandates have shifted focus from device-driven planning to outcome-oriented management. How do today's Plant Operations Departments balance the need for improved technology with reductions in energy consumption and compliance with emissions and sustainability goals? This session provides information on how to leverage improved technology and advanced energy management system development to meet the growing demands on Operations.
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Lean Thinking/Sustainability | |
Integrated Project Delivery: A Catalyst for Collaboration
Presenter: Derek Cunz, LEED AP, Director of Project Development, Mortenson Construction, Denver, CO
Integrated project delivery (IPD) and building information modeling (BIM) are the buzz of the industry. This session provides information on what these mean to your environment in terms of integration of people, approaches and systems. This session enables you to:
- Explain what IPD is and the various contract options for it.
- Describe methods to implement IPD on various project levels.
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Constructability vs.Value Engineering
Presenter: Dennis E. Smith, M.S., CHFM, CCM, CEM, Assistant Director Facility Management, Catholic Health Initiatives, Manhattan, KS
This session focuses on three case studies of organizations that implemented constructability reviews. The three reviews evaluate: the exterior envelope of a hospital tower, construction methodology used to construct a linear accelerator vault and structural options to cover a 100 foot square open courtyard. This session enables you to:
- Explain the impact various program delivery methods have on costs
- Discuss the relationship between team selection and cost.
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10:45 a.m. – 12 Noon
Brian Schull has captivated audiences nation-wide with his motivating story of perseverance and triumph over tragedy.
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CHFM Exam (additional fee required, the CHFM exam fee does not include registration for the Sunday preconference entitled Preparing for the CHFM Exam–CHFM preconference)
Earn the designation of Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) at the conclusion of the Annual Conference and show that you are one of the elite in your profession. As an Annual Conference attendee you have the added advantage of attending educational sessions that address some of the areas covered in the two-hour CHFM exam. The fee for the exam is not included in the Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition registration fee.Online application and scheduling is not available for this administration. Please use the application in the CHFM Candidate Handbook and Application at www.aha.org/aha/Certification-Center/CHFM/index.html. Under “Examination Type” the candidate should check “I am applying for a special domestic administration” and enter the date August 5, 2009. Applications must be received by AMP no later than July 8, 2009. |
* Please note sessions, speakers,and times are subject to change.