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News Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: Susan Rubin, 312.422.3810

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Observes National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week

CHICAGO –October 21, 2007   The American Society fir Healthcare Engineering will observe National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week October 21-27, 2007.  This weeklong observance recognizes the important role that healthcare facility managers and engineers serve in keeping the nation’s healthcare facilities safe and operational. 

“Healthcare facility management professionals are committed to the creation of the optimum healing healthcare environment.  Because these professionals ensure that their facility is operating safely and reliably every minute of every day, their contribution to the healing experience can often go unnoticed by patients, visitors and staff.  It is important that we take the time to recognize these individuals for their hard work and their commitment.” said Dale Woodin, CHFM SASHE, ASHE’s Executive Director.   “Without their dedication, it would be impossible to achieve the high level of healthcare services that our patients and our families depend on.  I would like to add my thanks for the tremendous work they do - today and every day of the year” he stated. 

National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week is observed annually during the fourth week of October.  It is sponsored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association.  ASHE is the professional society that represents and provides education and resources for individuals responsible for the environment of care in all healthcare facilities.

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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