March 26 - 29, 2017
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Jeff Ferenc, Health Facilities Management When an explosion rocked a manufacturing plant just south of Dallas in 2004, some employees were taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital because of a concern that they potentially were exposed to a cyanide release.

Julius A. Karash and Jeff Ferenc, Health Facilities Management When Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital near Houston recently won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, it joined a rarefied group.

Sabriya Rice, Dallas News Arlington-based Texas Health Resources is planning a 20-acre hospital campus in Frisco that will be located on the southeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Cobb Hill Drive.

TAHFM has an online membership directory and resource guide, available to TAHFM members only.

Jamie Morgan, Health Facilities Management When it comes to sustainability projects that result in a big bang for the buck, improving lighting tends to be one of the first on the list.

Cheryl Kaften, Energy Manager Today Grumman/Butkus Associates, a Chicago based, energy efficiency consultancy, released the latest edition of its annual Hospital Energy and Water Benchmarking Survey this month – including usage and costs for fossil fuels and electricity.

American Society for Healthcare Engineering A new performance improvement measure on the Sustainability Roadmap for Hospitals provides step-by-step instructions using new strategies for energy procurement to save money and avoid risks. Energy market deregulation, an emphasis on sustainability, and advanced data analytics are creating opportunities for hospitals to save.

American Society for Healthcare Engineering A new online program can help members prepare for the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) exam. ASHE's CHFM Exam Review e-Learning Course allows you to gain confidence in the five domains included on the CHFM exam from anywhere at your own pace. ASHE members get a $150 discount on the online course. Earning the CHFM can be a great career move. A 2015 salary survey found that those with the CHFM credential earned more than $20,000 more than others in the field.

American Society for Healthcare Engineering Those seeking to earn the Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credential are often looking for resources to help them prepare for the CHC exam. ASHE has developed a new resource list featuring resources, On Demand recordings, publications, and other tools related to CHC exam domains.

Miguel Burbano de Lara, Healthcare Construction + Operations Today’s health care buildings must enable and support a sustainable health care enterprise’s response to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates for safety, superior quality and lower costs.

Mark Huxta, Facility Executive Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are expected to provide a safe and healthy environment for patients and a positive working experience for staff.

Jamie Morgan, Health Facilities Management Does your health care organization consult with security personnel during design of new projects?