Resources

American Hospital Association resources for members and the health care field.

ASHE’s Health Care Facilities Core Competency Framework charts out key skills of health care facilities management, and offers education, resources and tools to help professionals fill knowledge gaps in each area.
Ensure compliance with associated regulatory requirements in a way that ensures patient care and safety is the foremost priority.
Use ASHE's Core Competency Framework to help maintain your critical systems and increase efficiency in your facility operations.
Use ASHE's Core Competency Framework to develop your understanding of operational and capital financial management.
Avoid miscommunications and unforeseen project hurdles, while also saving your organization time and resources during projects.
Ensure that the people in your health care facilities are not exposed to unnecessary harm.
The sustainability competency calls on health care facilities managers to act as good stewards of resources and actively reduce the field’s impact on the environment.
Lead your team to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patients, staff and visitors at your health care facilities.
Competency in energy management means using the right amount of energy to maintain the delivery of care while working to reduce energy use.
Sustainability is not just about mitigating external environmental impact—it's about fully optimizing internal operations, minimizing inefficiencies, and enhancing overall performance.