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2021 TAHFM Annual Conference – Save the Date!
July 14-17, 2021
Omni Fort Worth Hotel, Fort Worth Texas

The TAHFM Board of Directors is excited to announce that the 2021 Annual Conference will be July 14-17, 2021 at the Fort Worth Omni Hotel. We will be kicking off conference planning very soon so keep your eye out for the speaker call for presentations and sponsor/exhibit information.
 
TAHFM Virtual Education Series

The TAHFM Virtual Educational Series is a new platform of on-line learning opportunities for professionals in the healthcare field interested in the latest industry trends involving Facilities Management, Energy Management, Building Maintenance, and much more! The goal of all sessions available through this platform is to provide valuable health care facilities management information through professional development, recognition, and member engagement.

Members and non-members can enjoy session recordings from our Virtual Education Series while earning CEC credits after completion of each course available. Courses can be accessed 24/7 from any Apple or PC device and include PowerPoint slides synced with high quality speaker audio.
 
Visit our website www.tahfm.org for more information.

 
Safe Day One™: Healthcare Facilities Orientation & Safety Training
Safe Day One™ is recognized by ASHE as a preparation course for the Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker. 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. The cost is $129 a person and earns you 6 contact hours. Register today!
 
Rufus J. Cleghorn, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
TAHFM offers scholarships for active Facility Managers and students interested in facilities management.

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.

Apply Today: https://www.tahfm.org/general/custom.asp?page=scholarships
 
Thank you to our Virtual Educational Session Sponsors!

 

Platium Sponsors

Gold Sponsors
 
 
ARC Document Solutions
Oberon Wireless
 
Member Spotlight
TAHFM Welcomes New Members
Please welcome 19 new members to TAHFM.
 
Member in the Spotlight - Reino Finnstrom
 
   
Reino Finnstrom, NAH Sports Flooring, LLC
Member Category: Primary Associate Membership
Contact Info: rfinnstrom@nahsportsflooring.com / 512-680-0555
 
How has TAHFM/ASHE contributed to your career?                       
It has brought me in contact with facility and operations managers at the local area healthcare facilities. We would like to be able to increase our epoxy flooring installation business with these customers.
 
Background into the field of healthcare facilities                             
We are an epoxy floor contractor. We specialize in the furnishing and installation of epoxy, resinous and slip-resistant coatings and floors. We have installed floors at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, Life Science, Medical Center, U of H College of Medicine, HCC Coleman Building, etc.
 
Personal Tidbit                
I enjoy fishing and shooting pool.
 
What do you enjoy most about your job?                           
The challenge to bid on projects, and then turn around get the owners the best option for their projects, and have it be successful projects for all parties involved. I still enjoy the chase after nearly 42 years in the floor business.
 
What are your plans for future growth?                               
Continue to offer our floor expertise and services to the health care community and their facilities.
 
TAHFM Launches New Member Spotlight Initiative!
The Membership Committee's mission is to recognize and get to know our current members better. The depth of knowledge within this group is something that we should all be proud of. As a committee, we feel that we can all learn something from each other, but that this can only be done if we share a little bit about ourselves. In an effort to get to know each other better, we have created the "Member Spotlight" where a TAHFM member will be spotlighted through our monthly TAHFM Pulse Newsletter. This is our chance to highlight you and your success to others in this industry. We are proud of our members and would be honored if you would participate.
 
If you are interested in participating in the TAHFM Member Spotlight, please fill out this interest form.
 
 
STARC Systems,Inc.
 
Energy Roundup Tips
Florida Hospital Powered by Sun
Health Facilities Management
A new on-site solar project is expected to result in big savings for one Florida hospital.
 
Microgrid Projects Show Tech's Potential for Healthcare
Healthcare Facilities Today
A new project in California is intended to demonstrate the energy-related advantages of hospital microgrids.
 
 
 
ASHE Update
ASHE 2021 PDC Summit Travel Survey
As the 2021 PDC Summit, scheduled for May 2-5 in Tampa fast approaches, ASHE IS ASKING FOR MEMBERS TO PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW SURVEY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND YOUR THOUGHTS ON AN IN-PERSON CONFERENCE.
 
If you haven't already, please complete this brief survey.
 
ASHE Discusses Advocacy Plans for 2021
Health Facilities Management
Members of the American Society for Health Care Engineering's advocacy team discuss advocacy priorities for the new year.
 
 
U.S. Water, a Kurita company
Absolute Testing Services
 
Your Facilities Management News
The Joint Commission Invites Comment on Violence Prevention Standard
Health Facilities Management
The comment period for hospital workplace violence prevention standards closes on February 16.
 
Many Pandemic Facility Changes Are Here to Stay
facilitiesnet.com
Some changes brought about by the pandemic, including health and safety measures, are likely to have staying power, according to some experts.
 
Optimizing Value in Health Facility Planning
Health Facilities Management
Value-based care is having an effect on all aspects of health care, including health facility planning.
 
Why Is Ground Fault Protection Needed?
Consulting - Specifying Engineer
Ground fault protection is important for a number of reasons related to safety and reliability.
 
UV-C for HVAC Air and Surface Disinfection
AMCA Inmotion Magazine
Although UV-C light has long been used for disinfection purposes, it still is not widely utilized.
 
 
Cotton Commercial USA
Brasfield & Gorrie LLC
 
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