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Speakers: Terry Miller and Lynne IngleWhile there are currently about 100 hospitals in the United States with hybrid capability, that number is expected to increase by 15 percent each year for the next decade. This session examines the development of the hybrid OR concept, supporting technology advancements, and the challenges to planning, design, and construction.
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Making the Business Case for Using the ASHE HFCx Process for Health Facility New Construction & Reno
Speakers: Mark Kenneday and Ed Tinsley
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Speakers: Steve Spaanbroek, Hank Wheeler & Mark EtheridgeWhen natural disasters challenge the delivery of patient care, the infrastructure of a health care facility becomes more important than ever. In this session, two individuals whose health care facilities were severely affected by natural disasters will discuss how their organizations prepared for, responded to, and are now planning ahead for out-of-the ordinary events — be it a storm, a rapid influx of patients, or the failure of a utility that supports the facility.
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Geared toward those who are new to accreditation, this session provides an overview of the Joint Commission survey process. This presentation was recorded in July 2013.
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An article was published in the March 2011 issue of Health Facilities Management magazine, which explored 10 forces changing health care design. In this session, the authors of that article present a current perspective on those driving forces. The opening statement of the article provocatively observed that "health care industry professionals who believe the political outcome of the reform debate, alone, will have a dramatic influence on the future of design and construction of health care facilities are sadly mistaken." The presenters discuss the evolution of the factors identified in the article and how they, and other challenges and opportunities, will continue to influence health care design.
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Speakers: Ed Tinsley, Mark Smith, Gerry Kaiser and Mike Fullerton2013 PDC Summit
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This literature review looks at the effects of room ventilation rates on airborne disease transmission in health care facilities.
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This monograph provides guidance on how to determine replacement needs for electrical distribution equipment, including strategies for upgrading an electrical distribution system.
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This session provides a detailed look at the many codes and standards that health care engineers must know to have a successful, code-compliant facility.
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Lessons learned from the perspective of health care facility managers, clinicians, and executive staffSpeaker: ASHEIn 2011 a tornado in Joplin, Missouri, devastated a community, including Mercy hospital. Mercy’s incredible story offers an opportunity to assess your facility’s emergency preparedness and to use their lessons learned to better prepare for potential future emergencies.
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CMS Adoption of the 2012 Edition of NFPA 99 and What It Means for Health Care FacilitiesThursday, September 15
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Speaker: William DeitenbeckIn health care an understanding of finance is critical to make the best use of limited dollars. This presentation will provide a basic understanding of the time value of money and other financial tools, how they are used in decision making, and how to present the analysis to the chief financial officer or chief executive officer.Learning Outcomes:
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Speakers: David Stymiest and Jason D'AntonaDOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
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Improve your hospital's electrical infrastructure, power system reliability, and staff training with the utility management program approach.
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Monograph: The Environment of Care and Health Care-Associated Infections: An Engineering Perspective
This monograph explores the role of the health care environment in infection control, provides information on common pathogens, and gives details on strategies to reduce health care-associated infections.
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Operating room setback is a proven energy-saving strategy for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This paper presents possibilities and question to ask to determine a facility's approach.