National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week
October 19–25, 2025
Every year, in the last week of October, we celebrate the important role that facility team members have in ensuring a safe and efficient environment for all patients, residents, visitors and staff within hospitals.
Celebrate with Themed Gifts!
Facilities and Engineering Week gifts are an easy way to show your appreciation for your team and raise awareness of the profession. This year's new gifts are available to order now!
2025 Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week Events
Washington Update: What Happens in D.C. Matters to You
When: Monday, October 20, 2025 | 12 PM CT
Join AHA federal relations staff to discuss current legislative priorities, political dynamics in Washington, and how federal advocacy shapes health care operations and outcomes.
The 5-lever formula: Engineering operational excellence in health care facilities
When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 12 PM CT
Celebrate Health Care Facilities & Engineering Week with industry experts sharing five proven strategies: compliance, sustainability, assessments, project management, and cost optimization — empowering the facility leaders and professionals who keep health care safe, efficient, and healing every day.
Plumbing Design Strategies to Control Waterborne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 12 PM CT
This webinar explores waterborne pathogens in health care plumbing systems, their risks, regulations, and water management programs. Learn strategies and fixture designs that deter growth, safeguard patient safety, reduce hospital-acquired infections, and support compliance with essential standards and guidelines.
Inspired by You: Advancing Healthcare Facilities with Gordian
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 12 PM CT
Join us with Mark Kenneday, Director of Market Strategy and Development at Gordian, for a sponsored webinar celebrating facility professionals and exploring strategies in leadership, planning, procurement, and innovation to strengthen operations and enhance your team’s impact.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Boosting Resilience, Cutting Costs, and Tackling Labor Shortages with Autonomous Control
When: Friday, October 24, 2025 | 12 PM CT
Discover how autonomous control systems are transforming health care facilities. This session explores their role in improving resiliency, reducing costs, and addressing labor shortages, equipping leaders with strategies to strengthen operations and enhance patient care.
Word Search
Download and share with your team to highlight important terms!
Trivia Game
Test your knowledge and see how you do with facilities & engineering trivia!
2025 Facilities and Engineering Week Graphics
Download the Facilities and Engineering Week logo and use it on your website, social posts, print materials or email signature. When posting on social media, don't forget to use the hashtag! #CelebrateFE
ASHE Member Highlights
Voices of ASHE
Stephen Wickline, CHFM, CLSS-HC
Senior Manager of Facilities
How has ASHE helped your career?
"ASHE makes me better at what I do all the time. Industry standards matter. Partnership and fellowship-driven continuous education matters. ..."
Don Page, MBA, CHFM
Director of Facilities
What challenges do you face at work today?
"Skilled labor shortages and the constant battle to secure the much needed capital to maintain the infrastructure moving forward. Additionally, where will the future facility managers come from?..."
Darren Cheatham
Fire Door Specialist
What do you like about your work?
"Keeping our buildings, patients, staff and visitors safe in a true behind-the-scenes manner is extremely satisfying. I am always happy to talk to and educate someone on the importance of opening protectives..."
Steven Aktins, CHFM
Director of Facility Operations
How did you end up in this field?
"I had a background in construction, which led to a maintenance director position at a long-term care skilled nursing facility. I fell in love with health care codes and have grown since then."
Be a Leader – Share your Certification Journey
Certified Health Care Facility Managers (CHFM) and Certified Health Care Constructors (CHC) ensure health care facilities function efficiently and safely. Share how your certification story has impacted your professional career and how it contributed to positive outcomes for you and your organization.
Celebration Ideas for You and Your Team
Here's a list of activities and ideas to help celebrate and raise awareness for Facilities and Engineering Week.
- Purchase themed gifts from Jim Coleman Ltd. featuring the official logo
- Reach out to vendors to support financially for celebration meals or giveaways
- Invite your team to take part playing a word search
- Use social media to highlight staff, team photos, appreciation or achievements: #CelebrateFE
- Host an award ceremony to acknowledge dedication and show appreciation
- Raise awareness with a networking event/presentation for your organization
- Organize a professional development event for your team
- Share your success stories from the past year
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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
