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This monograph describes an EPS management program that will equip health care facilities to meet the requirements and challenges they face today.

This 2013 ASHE Advocacy Report features articles on the unique hospital environment, improving codes and standards, and ways to get involved.

The study compares anticipated plug load with energy intensity data provide guidance for designers in estimating a facility's design load.

Speakers: Robert Gesing & John ChoryWhile the planning and design of health care facilities represents only a small part of the overall cost of a building over its lifetime, if properly leveraged, these efforts offer an outstanding opportunity to move an organization into a better business-centered position. Using real-life examples, this presentation outlines where and how to place seven "levers" that can benefit a health care system and maximize profitability in a constantly changing environment.

Speaker: Robert RayTemperature variation in patient rooms can negatively affect staff efficiency, costs, and customer experience. This presentation shows how the Six Sigma DMAIC model (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) can effectively reduce temperature variations in patient rooms.Learning Outcomes:

Recorded December 4, 2013Speaker: Mike Daniel, President of Daniel Consulting, Ltd.This webinar provides a brief overview of the 2012 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® with specific emphasis on health care occupancy chapters. General information related to chapter content and requirements will be discussed, but the main focus of the session will be on major changes between the 2000 and 2012 editions of NFPA 101 and their benefit to health care facilities.

As deadlines approach for complying with OSHA's GHS-aligned Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), environmental health and safety (EH&S) professionals' questions are becoming tougher. To better prepare you, this session examines questions frequently asked by informed EH&S professionals regarding OSHA's adoption of GHS, the resulting changes to requirements for labels and safety data sheets (SDSs), OSHA's HazCom 2012 phased-in compliance deadlines, chemical classification, SDS authoring, and other critical topics.

Speaker: Bert GumeringerAs health care reform continues, facility management professionals must expand their competencies and the breadth of their responsibilities by adding the language of business to their technical know-how. Tools you can use to succeed in the ever-changing health care environment will be discussed, including annual reports, business plans, monthly operating reports, and others.Learning Outcomes:

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.

Speakers: Ed Tinsley, Mark Smith, Gerry Kaiser and Mike Fullerton2013 PDC Summit

This monograph provides guidance on how to determine replacement needs for electrical distribution equipment, including strategies for upgrading an electrical distribution system.

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.

CMS Adoption of the 2012 Edition of NFPA 99 and What It Means for Health Care FacilitiesThursday, September 15

Speakers: David Stymiest and Jason D'AntonaDOWNLOAD PRESENTATION  

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:

Improve your hospital's electrical infrastructure, power system reliability, and staff training with the utility management program approach.

Tool for Assessing Compliance with Joint Commission Life Safety Specialist Areas of EmphasisThis checklist can be used to help evaluate a facility's compliance with certain elements of the 2010 Joint Commission Environment of Care and Life Safety standards that might be reviewed by a Life Safety Specialist Surveyor.