TAHFM e-Newsletter
Events and Education
Friday, September 14, 2018
Location: Elm Fork Shooting Sports; Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Location: Westside Sporting Grounds; Time: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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The TAHFM Safe Day One Healthcare Orientation and Safety training explores what you, as a technician, should know before you get to a healthcare worksite, what to expect when you arrive and what you need to know while you are working. You will also explore some OSHA and environmental safety issues that are unique to the healthcare industry. Cost is $129 a person and earns you 6 contact hours. Register today at tahfm.org.
 
Save the date for Interlink 2019, March 31-April 2, 2019, The Westin Houston, Memorial City, Houston, TX.
 
 
LMC Fire & Security
ARC Technology Solutions
 
Member Spotlight
Community Impact Newspaper The University of Texas Medical Branch intends to lease a 37,000-square-foot building formerly occupied by By Area Regional Medical Center.
 
Healthcare Design Judges in the Healthcare Design Showcase lauded Texas Children's Hospital, The Woodlands Campus for its involving of community members in the planning stages.
 
The purpose of the Rufus J. Cleghorn, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is to promote and encourage the higher education of facilities management personnel. Consistent with TAHFM's mission to assist our membership in professional development through support, education and collaboration, the fund was established to provide scholarship opportunities for TAHFM members and non-members to continue or further their education or for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare facilities management. Applications are accepted year-round.
 
TAHFM has an online membership directory and resource guide, available to TAHFM members only.
 
 
Absolute Testing Services
ParkMed, Inc.
 
Energy Roundup Tips
USA Today Given that energy use counts for a large percentage of healthcare facility expenses, hospitals are exploring diverse and innovative strategies to become more energy-efficient.
 
Health Facilities Management The types of renewable energy available to healthcare facilities are wide-ranging, including everything from solar thermal to biomass energy.
 
Healthcare Facilities Today Modern lighting solutions can both meet building code requirements and boost energy efficiency at healthcare facilities.
 
 
Specified Technologies Inc.
Custom Air Products & Services Inc
 
ASHE Update
Health Facilities Management ASHE's CMS State Operations Manual Appendix A Crosswalk can help members prepare for Joint Commission and other surveys by increasing their understanding of compliance with A-Tags.
 
Health Facilities Management Questions this month relate to drinking fountains and headwall units.
 
 
NFPA / Firewise Program
Polkinghorn Group Architects, Inc
 
Your Facilities Management News
Building Design + Construction The winners of the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health announced the seven winners of its annual Healthcare Design Awards recently in Chicago.
 
Healthcare Facilities Today Staying up to day with regard to code compliance is vital when embarking on new construction.
 
Health Facilities Management Differences exist between construction commissioning and comprehensive commissioning, but both require effective communication.
 
Medical Construction & Design Engaging with members of the community and developing an effective long-term plan are among the ways hospitals can seek to ensure that their growth leads to benefits for the surrounding area.
 
 
 
 
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Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management
PO Box 1056 | Leander, TX 78646 | Phone: 512-220-4291 | Fax: 512-692-2651                                      www.tahfm.org

 

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