News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Susan Rubin, 312.422.3810
2008 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning Design and Construction ™ (PDC)
CHICAGO (November 1, 2007) The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) will help healthcare organizations address “The Business of Sustaining our Future” during its 2008 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning Design and Construction ™ (PDC) . The PDC, developed through the combined efforts of ASHE and the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health (AIA/AAH) is expected to attract more than 2,500 registered attendees in Orlando March 10-13, 2008. This Conference is the premier event for all professionals involved with the Planning, Design and Construction of healthcare facilities both here and abroad.
“ASHE is committed to providing the highest quality of educational programming
while giving the attendees a chance to meet and learn from one another in this
well-respected venue,” said John R. Wood, CHFM, SASHE, 2008 ASHE President. “This
year’s Conference will be very special, in that it has been designed
to be environmentally friendly. In lieu of the traditional paper-handouts,
each attendee will receive a flash drive containing all handouts from all the
sessions. By reducing our dependence on paper, we are truly showing our
commitment to identifying sustainable alternatives for ourselves, our facilities
and our communities, improving the quality of our lives and also the lives
of future generations,” he added.
Inspiring and information keynote and plenary sessions
Dr. David Suzuki, Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation, Award-Winning
Scientist, Environmentalist, and Broadcaster shares his insights in the Keynote
address entitled Challenge of the 21st Century: Setting the Real Bottom Line
Andrew Winston, Corporate Environmental Strategy Expert and
Co-Author of Green to Gold provides techniques to make you environmentally
sensitive as your hospital goes green.
James Bentley, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Strategic
Policy Planning, American Hospital Association, Washington DC gives you an
insider’s view on cutting edge of industry drivers that will develop
into trends that impact our facilities and the way healthcare will be delivered
in the future.
2008 Award Presentations
During the Opening Session on Monday ASHE will announce the 2008 VISTA Award
for teamwork in the areas of New Construction, Renovation and Infrastructure. The
award recipients will also hold a panel discussion sharing their best practices
and discuss what makes an Award-winning Project.
Sunrise Sessions
Special early morning sessions give you the chance to learn about how you can
get involved in the review and develop of the codes and standards that impact
the operations of our facility.
Professional development
More than forty-five educational sessions provide information to healthcare
architects, and healthcare facility management professionals including but
not limited to: facility managers, CEOS, Principals/Partners/Owners,
Architects, Construction Managers, Consulting Engineers, Interior Designers,
COOS, Administrators, CFOS, and managers in the areas of Plant Operations,
Buildings and Grounds, Environmental Management, Safety and Security, Clinical/Bio-Medical
Engineering, Food Service, Nursing Services
Educational sessions are organized by the following tracks: AIA Forum,
Constructors, Healing Environments, Industry Drivers, PDC, Research/Think Tank
and Sustainability.
Unique Events for Networking and More
Continental breakfasts, lunches and receptions serve as excellent networking
opportunities. The PDC Exhibit Hall features more than 200 exhibitors
who will demonstrate useful products giving attendees the chance to compare
products and see the latest trends.
The PDC features the 2008 Exhibition of Architecture, housed on a designated area of the exhibit floor, showcase the design of more than 100 healthcare projects enabling viewers to see the latest in healthcare design.
Event details
The exhibition hall and conference programs will be held at the Gaylord Palms
Resort & Convention Center. Accredited media representatives may
contact Susan Rubin for complimentary registration. For general information,
visit www.ashe.org, and click on the conference logo.
About ASHE
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), a personal membership
group of the American Hospital Association (AHA), represents more than 8,400
facilities managers, engineers, clinical engineering/ medical equipment managers,
and professionals in the fields of facility management, healthcare design,
construction and safety. With the many government regulations and other
codes and standards affecting healthcare facilities, ASHE’s efforts
are focused on providing its members with much needed information and education
through comprehensive publications and educational programming. For
further information on ASHE, please visit www.ashe.org.
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