Past ASHE Webinars

Energy Efficiency Indicators Survey Data Report

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October 25 (1 p.m. Eastern, Noon p.m. Central; 11 Mountain; 10 a.m. Pacific)
This webinar provides a review of results obtained during the 2011 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. This survey was a collaborative effort between ASHE and Johnson Controls to study the role that energy efficiency plays in health care. After participating in this webinar, you will be able to:

• Describe the most common energy efficiency measures taken in 2011, and identify the perceived barriers that you will face in 2012.
• Discuss strategies and identity best practices to overcome the most-cited barriers, including financing and payback periods, and developing business plans to address 2012 goals.

Faculty
Dale Kondik, CEM, PE,
Development Leader in Healthcare Solutions
Johnson Controls
Milwaukee

Kelly R. Smith
Program Manager
Institute for Building Efficiency
Johnson Controls
Milwaukee

Dale Woodin, CHFM, FASHE
Executive Director
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Chicago

A Codes and Standards Update from George Mills

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October 28 (2 p.m. Eastern; 1 Central; Noon; Mountain; 11 a.m. Pacific)

This 60-minute webinar provides current information on Joint Commission standards and survey process as they relate to the physical environment. Common survey findings will be presented including ideas for successful management of those items. The appropriate and effective implementation of ILSM will be included in the discussion. Learn about any anticipated changes to the standards and the survey process that could take effect January 1, 2012. This webinar will include a question-and-answer call-in session.
After participating in this webinar, you will be able to:

• Indentify the most commonly cited deficiencies and develop corrective actions.
• Discuss strategies and identify best practices to comply with the current standards.

Faculty
George Mills, FASHE, CHFM, CEM
Senior Engineer
The Joint Commission
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

Tim Adams, FASHE, CHFM, CHC (moderator)
Member Professional Development Director
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Chicago

PDC Webinar Series

Bonus Programming for PDC Summit Registrants Only
PDC Summit registrants will receive access to recordings of the four webinars below, which took place from November 2010 through February 9, 2011.

February 9, 2011, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time
Planning Technology for the Digital Hospital
Tom Leonidas Jr., PE, Vice President/Healthcare Practice Leader, S P A R L I N G, Seattle
Part and parcel of the congressional health reform initiative is the drive toward a digital hospital, beginning with electronic medical records (EMR). The ability to integrate systems, create process automation and portals of information, and prepare for future medical technologies demands a high-availability network and affects infrastructure from the desktop to the data center. This webinar will provide insight into the thought processes that go into providing the technology needed to prepare a hospital for delivering patient care in a digital world. After participating in this webinar, you will be able to—

• Discuss the importance of creating well-thought-out enterprise standards within your organization.
• Establish criteria for network and systems reliability that will enable your facility to achieve a high availability network.
• Explain the importance of return-on-investment for technology strategies.

January 12, 2011, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time
Commissioning—Selling It at the C-Level
Mark Kenneday, MBA, CHFM, SASHE, Vice Chancellor, Campus Operations, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock
This webinar provides the information and tools you need to capture the attention and financial support of C-level executives by providing them with the basics about the benefits of health facility commissioning in language they understand. After participating in this webinar, you will be able to—

• Discuss the importance of commissioning for health care facilities.
• Develop a strategic plan that ensures C-level support for commissioning.
• Communicate commissioning outcomes using metrics that support C-level dashboards.

December 8, 2010, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Central Time
2010 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities
Douglas Erickson, FASHE, CHFM, HFDP, CHC, Deputy Executive Director, ASHE, Chicago
This webinar will review and update you on the major content changes in the 2010 edition of the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. A number of issues will be discussed, providing insight to help you understand the rationale behind the changes. After participating in this webinar, you will be able to—

• Discuss the impact that changes in the Guidelines will have on a health care facility’s physical environment.
• List the major changes and their impact on patient care.
• Describe the revision process that led to the updated Guidelines.

New Directions in Emergency Design: Integrating Operations, Event Planning, and Design

November 19, 2010, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Frank Zilm, FAIA, FACHA, President, Frank Zilm & Associates, Inc., Kansas City, Mo.
Emergency care continues to experience growth and pressure to respond to new demands, including natural and man-made “events.” Traditional emergency service models are being modified to respond to these issues. This webinar will focus on tools for estimating space needs; exploration of organizational models; layout topologies; and sample concepts for responding to surges in demand. After participating in this webinar, you will be able to—

• Explain various methods for estimating space requirements.
• Describe new operational models for emergency facilities.
• Identify options for "event" scenario preparation.

FREE Webinar for ASHE Members: Managing Compliance—The Joint Commission Standards
October 29, 2010 – 12:00pm (CST)

Moderator – Dale Woodin, ASHE Executive Director
Faculty – Tim Adams, ASHE Director Professional Growth

The Joint Commission standards related to the hospital physical environment did not change significantly in 2010 and will not change significantly in 2011. However, several of the “Top Ten” problems cited during hospital and critical access hospital surveys continue to be for non-compliance with Joint Commission Life Safety or Environment of Care standards. This webinar identifies common compliance pitfalls and offers suggestions for managing them. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Implement at least one new measure to help manage compliance with standards related to the health care physical environment.
• Set management priorities using the Joint Commission’s levels of criticality.
• Assess their organizations’ compliance with the standards most often cited as non-compliant during surveys.

PowerPoint (48MB)

The Role of Humidity in Operating Rooms—Demystifying the Myth

June 8, 2010 - 2:00-4:00pm (Eastern)

Becoming a Leader in Energy Savings—It's Not Where You Start but Where You Finish

October 27, 2009 from 2:00 – 3:00 Eastern Time

If you were not able to be a part of the For Members Only Webinar, Becoming a Leader in Energy Savings – It's Not Where You Start but Where You Finish that was broadcast on October 27, you can access the program here. Please note, in order to view the program you need to be logged into the ASHE Web site as a member.

• Flash Video
• Powerpoint

This webinar will provide you with important information on the various energy saving benchmarking tools that ASHE offers through its partnership with ENERGY STAR ® and also hear an update on the ASHE Energy Efficiency Commitment (E2C) initiative. Hear case-studies featuring hospitals that have used their data as a starting point to reduce consumption by at least 10% over a 12-month period, learning that it’s not where you start, but where you finish.

At the conclusion of the webinar, the attendee will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of benchmarking energy data.
• Develop programs to monitor energy usage with a goal to reduce consumption by 10% within a 12-month period.
• Apply the lessons learned based on the success of other organizations to their own institution.
• Develop strategies to communicate this achievement to the C-Level.

Interact with the distinguished faculty and get answers to your questions…

• Clark Reed, Director, Healthcare Facilities Division, ENERGY STAR®, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.
• Skip Smith, CHFM, SASHE, Director, Facility Management, Catholic Health Initiatives, Hilliard, OH
• Dale Woodin, CHFM, FASHE, Executive Director, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, Chicago, IL

Radio Frequencies and their Impact on the Health Care Environment—What you need to Know

January 28, 2009 - 12:00 Central Time

Faculty:

John Collins, FASHE, HFDP
Engineering & Compliance Director
American Society for Healthcare Engineering

Breaking the Code: Understanding the 2009 Joint Commission Scoring Guidelines for the Physical Environment

December 18, 2008 - 12:00 Central Time

If you were not able to be a part of the For Members Only Webinar, Update on the Joint Commission Standards and Scoring Process that was broadcast on December 18, you can access the program by clicking here . Please note, in order to view the program you need to be logged into the ASHE Web site as a member.

Faculty:

Dale Woodin, CHFM, FASHE
Executive Director of ASHE

Tim Adams, CHFM, SASHE
ASHE Member Professional Development Director

John Collins, FASHE, HFDP
ASHE Engineering & Compliance Director

Managing Emergency Management!
May 21 from 12 – 1:30 Central Time

Moderator:

Tim Adams, CHFM, SASHE
Member Professional Development Director
American Society for Healthcare Engineering
Chicago, IL

Faculty:

Marianne Klaas, RN, MN, CHSP
Director Accreditation and Safety
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA

Program Description:
The world of emergency management has "exploded" since 9/11 and the natural disasters of hurricanes and wildfires. The emphasis on maintaining and improving healthcare emergency management programs to keep pace with the changes in federal, local and accrediting agencies has risen significantly. This program will explore these standards and identify tactics to help organizations be compliant with expectations and more importantly, be available to support patient care in our time of crisis.

Objectives:

1. Describe the current and proposed emergency management standards according to The Joint Commission.
2. Describe tactics to be successful in meeting emergency management standards.
3. Identify how state standards, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and National Incident Management System interlink with hospital emergency management standards.

Are You Ready for a Life Safety Survey?

January 17, 2008 - 12:00 Central Time

• Brochure

One registration for this Webinar allows you to educate your entire staff with this important information in just 90 minutes!

This 90-minute webinar provides valuable information about preparing for a Life Safety inspection by The Joint Commission, CMS, or a local authority. Participants gain a detailed understanding of recent changes in the survey process that will affect all healthcare facilities, in addition to learning about exit discharge, security, hazardous areas, and proper usage of corridor alcoves.

Moderator:

Steve Spaanbroek
Director, Facilities
Consulting, Premier Inc.
Chocowinity, NC

Faculty:

Dean Samet
Director Regulatory Compliance Services
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
Nashville, TN

James K. Lathrop, FSFPE
Vice President
Koffel Associates, Inc.
Niantic, CT

What is a webinar?
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How does a webinar work?
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How can I ask the speaker a question?
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