ASHE Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
Past Webinars
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.
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:
- Describe the current and proposed emergency management standards according to The Joint Commission.
- Describe tactics to be successful in meeting emergency management standards.
- 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
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?
A Webinar is an affordable and efficient way for several people to interact online without the cost or time involved with travel.
How does a Webinar work?
TheWebinar format is an interactive presentation that utilizes both a phone and aWeb browser. Your phone provides the audio sound, while theWeb browser allows you to view the speaker’s PowerPoint presentation live. On the day of the seminar, you simply call the specified number, log onto the URL provided and enjoy the presentation.
How can I ask the speaker a question?
You will be able to send your question using the chat feature.