Featuring Shannon McCall, PE, LEED AP, President of Telios Corporation Presented by FacilityDude This event is approved by ASHE for 1.5 Contact and .15 CEUs. When: Friday, September 19, 2014 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Cityville - Kessler Park Room 2222 Medical Center Drive Dallas, TX 75235

Are you facing a challenge educating your emerging leaders while your supervisors near retirement? This series is designed to provide practical knowledge vital to your facility's energy efficiency and asset protection. (.15 CEUs are available for each session.) When: Friday, October 10, 2014 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Ecolab's Las Colinas Office 1st Floor, South End 201 E. John Carpenter Fwy Irving, TX 75062

All proceeds raised at this year's shoot will support our educational and technical assistance mission to assist our membership in affordable professional development. This is your opportunity to support a worthy cause while participating in a fun and challenging sporting clay event. When: Thursday, October 16, 2014 Where: American Shooting Centers 16500 Westheimer Parkway Houston, TX 77082

AHA’s Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence initiative will host a free webinar showcasing one health system’s strategic pursuit of the "Triple Aim" of improving population health and patient care while reducing per capita cost. The 60-minute webinar begins at 2 p.m. ET on September 11, and you need to register to attend.

By Zack Budryk As the Affordable Care Act takes effect and healthcare shifts from a fee-for-service based model to a value-based one, leading hospitals and health systems through this transition is a daunting proposition. But the Internet boasts a wealth of industry experts who offer advice during such unpredictable times. For this exclusive feature, FierceHealthcare rounds up three of the best healthcare leadership talks the Internet has to offer. SOURCE: FIERCE HEALTHCARE

By Dani Gordon As the saying goes, "everything is bigger in Texas," and healthcare is no exception. The Lone Star State is home to some of the largest hospitals and health systems in the country. Some of TAHFM members’ facilities are mentioned in this feature article. SOURCE: BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW

Hospitals in several states have slashed energy use, reducing operational costs and freeing up more resources for patient care. Several 2014 winners are part of Memorial Hermann. Winners include Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute-Southwest; Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Medical Plaza 1; Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Medical Plaza 1, Medical Plaza 2 Medical Plaza 3; Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital; Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital; and TIRR Memorial Hermann. SOURCE: MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

The Open Payments system is again available for physicians and teaching hospitals to register, review and dispute financial payment information received from health care manufacturers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on August 15. "We strongly encourage physicians to review their records before the deadline and before the data are posted publically to identify any discrepancies," said CMS Deputy Administrator Shantanu Agrawal, M.D. The public website will be available Sept. 30. SOURCE: AHA NEWS NOW

By Molly Gamble, Heather Punke, Ayla Ellison, Akanksha Jayanthi and Dani Gordon Becker's Hospital Review highlights a variety of Medicare and commercial ACOs, the majority of which are led by hospitals or health systems, in their third annual list. Four of these ACOs are in Texas: Memorial Hermann Health System (Houston); Scott & White Healthcare Walgreens Well Network (Temple, Texas); Tenet Healthcare (Dallas); and Texas Health Resources (Arlington). SOURCE: BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW

ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association have agreed in principle to join forces, combining resources to improve indoor air quality in the built environment. "This merger is beneficial to both ASHRAE and IAQA in that it strengthens the programs and services of both organizations," Tom Phoenix, ASHRAE president, said. SOURCE: MEDICAL CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

AHA supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposal to eliminate the requirement for a narrative explanation as part of the face-to-face encounter to certify a Medicare patient’s eligibility for home health care, AHA Executive Vice President Rick Pollack said in a comment letter on the proposed home health prospective payment system rule for calendar year 2015. AHA also encouraged the agency to only require a new face-to-face encounter for home health treatment of a new condition in the same 60-day period. SOURCE: AHA NEWS NOW

By Ayla Ellison Here's a roundup of legislative developments affecting the healthcare industry, including Texas Representative Kevin Brady’s discussion of a draft bill containing provisions aimed at fighting Medicare fraud. SOURCE: BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW

Fire doors are integral components of any building’s fire protection design. Although it is well-known that annual fire door inspections are required by NFPA code, this isn’t always enough to ensure code compliance. To ensure optimal fire door efficiency, follow these simple tips for fire door compliance:. SOURCE: PREVENT LSS

A properly operating fire door, just like a properly operating fire damper, is a key component in the compartmentalization of a building to stop the spread of deadly fire, smoke, and toxic fumes and gases. To ensure the fire doors are up to code and working properly in your facility, follow these steps for a visual inspection of your openings. SOURCE: LSS LIFE SAFETY SERVICES ®

A new AHA member guide reviews the role of hospital and health system boards in managing cybersecurity risk and response. As hospitals increase their reliance on information systems, hospital boards have a responsibility to understand, at a high level, their hospitals’ cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and plans for responding when something goes wrong. SOURCE: AHA NEWS NOW

You can begin your facility’s journey to greater efficiency by joining ASHE’s Energy to Care Program. This program helps you measure your facility’s energy use using a robust standard and offers ways for you to be recognized for your efficiency accomplishments. Begin benchmarking today!