NEHES Monthly Digest

New England Healthcare Engineers Society

NEHES News

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NEHES Achieves ASHE Platinum Elite Status for 2025

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you — the New England Healthcare Engineers’ Society (NEHES) has been awarded Platinum Elite Chapter Status by the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) for 2025!

NEHES is putting the "Elite" in Platinum Elite

Calling All New ASHE Certificate Holders

Join the NEHES Board of Directors! NEHES is soliciting self-nominations through September 1, 2025, for the following positions:

Managing the Way Your Facility uses Energy is No Small Challenge – CPower Can Help

CPower can help your organization monetize its energy assets, and manage your Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) - like energy storage, solar PV, fuel cells, wind generation, and more. To ensure your patient's high-quality care, your organization consumes a great deal of energy at all hours of the day. What if you could reduce your organization’s energy costs AND earn revenue for using less energy?

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Regulatory Guidance

The following information is interpretive guidance for your consideration as you strengthen your environment of care and life safety preparedness. Learn about current battery-operated lighting requirements, clean room ceiling guidance, and more.

Upcoming Events

2025 NEHES Motorcycle Ride | August 22 – 24

NHSHFM Summer Outing | Friday, August 8

Join the New Hampshire Society of Health Care Facility Managers for an afternoon cruise on Lake Sunapee.

Register Today

VHES Green Mountain Golf Tournament | September 15

Join the Vermont Healthcare Engineers’ Society for an 18-hole scramble tournament at Cedar Knoll Country Club in Hinesburg, VT.

View the Flyer HERE

Quality Building Partner, exceeding expectations for over 55 years

Auburn Construction offers professional Construction Management/General Contracting services across New England. Our team of builders effectively manages the construction process for our clients, surpassing their expectations at every stage–from Design and Preconstruction to Construction Execution and Closeout. Our team is committed to delivering quality healthcare environments, such as our extensive fire recovery and full renovation of Brockton Hospital.

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ASHE Update

ASHE Lays Out Its Three-Year Strategy

Health Facilities Management
The American Society for Health Care Engineering has laid out its strategic plan for 2025-2027, which is built on four pillars: lead the profession, equip professionals, educate the workforce, and raise awareness and recognition.

Save the Date: Future Health Care Facilities Innovation Conferences

2025 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference
July 27–30, 2025
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, OH

Sustainability

Reimagining Hospital Facilities Operations

Health Facilities Management
Integrating technologies into hospital facilities operations can support sustainability, enhance efficiency, and boost workforce productivity, while helping address labor shortages and operational challenges in health care settings.

Backup Power's Expanding Role in Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare

Healthcare Facilities Today
Emergency power systems are a vital component of emergency preparedness at health care facilities.

100 Years of Healthcare Building!

For more than a century, Turner is proud to celebrate a century of building exceptional healthcare facilities, a testament to our legacy of progress, innovation, and excellence. As the #1 healthcare builder in the U.S., this milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to shaping environments that advance medical care and research. Visit turnerconstruction.com to learn more!

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EV Chargers and Energy Storage Opportunities in New England Webinar

Climate Resilience for Health Care (CR4HC) Toolkit

The Climate Resilience for Healthcare (CR4HC) toolkit is designed primarily for healthcare emergency preparedness professionals, as well as the multidisciplinary teams that participate in healthcare organizations’ emergency preparedness and resilience planning. CR4HC is designed to be used after completing a hazard vulnerability assessment, using tools like the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit, to inform health care resilience planning in the setting of evolving climate-related disasters and extreme weather events.

Facility Management News

Take Action, Make Progress

Health Facilities Management
ASHE's Regulatory Affairs Team shares its top five health care facilities compliance issues and how to take action.

The Art of Adaption: Management and Safety in Evolving Healthcare Facility Spaces

Healthcare Construction + Operations
Renovating or expanding healthcare facilities requires a strategic, collaborative approach that balances operational continuity, safety, and compliance through phased planning, stakeholder engagement, and adaptability to unforeseen challenges.

Expert Infection Control: Nephros Filters & Peracidin Supplies

Total Quality Medical is the oldest and trusted distributor of Nephros Class II medical device water filters, we provide high-quality water filtration solutions for critical healthcare environments. Our point-of-use and in-line filters ensure pure water for surgical handwashing, medical equipment, wound cleaning, and more. Peracidin disinfectant further supports infection control. Maximize safety and efficiency with Total Quality Medical.

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Collaboration Instead of Confrontation

Health Facilities Management
An unexpected visit from an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) doesn't have to be confrontational.