Region 8 (San Antonio) is having its first-in-a-long-time in-person networking event. Come out and reconnect with TAHFM members, both old and new, and get back to networking, socializing, and meeting colleagues from your area. In addition to networking and a lite brunch, we will have three 10-minute educational presentations to help keep you up to date.
Be sure to bring a colleague who you'd like to introduce to TAHFM. Facility Managers and their team members are FREE of charge. For more information, sponsorship info and to register, please visit https://www.tahfm.org/event/region8socialregistration.
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IFMA New Mexico and TAHFM would like to invite you to an ICRA Training for Construction in Healthcare! The first day will be an ICRA I construction in healthcare facilities workshop. On the second day, the presenter will cover advanced construction in healthcare facilities with an emphasis on resources to help attain the AHA Certified Healthcare Constructor Certification. Attendees of the training will be welcome to join us for an evening reception on Wednesday, June 15, so you can network and share stories with peers and colleagues from both organizations. One and Two Day Workshop options available.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 – Construction in Healthcare Facilities
Learning Objectives: To obtain a complete understanding of the Infection Control Risk Assessment Program required to complete work in a hospital as well as the necessary means to maintain compliance with Joint Commission, DNV, and the National Fire Protection Association Standards during the construction process. Ideal For: Frontline Facility Staff & Supervisors, Construction Superintendents, Contractors serving healthcare facilities, Infection Preventionist
Thursday, June 16, 2022 - Advanced Construction in Healthcare Facilities
Learning Objectives: To obtain a complete understanding of the construction and maintenance process as it pertains to codes, facility management, publications, and advanced knowledge of Infection Control Risk Assessments when performing work in/on a healthcare facility. Ideal For: Facility Managers and Directors, Construction Project Managers, Design Architects & Engineers
For a full agenda and registration and sponsorship info, please visit https://www.tahfm.org/event/ICRATrainingJune22Registration
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Our Mentorship Program provides the ability for those new to the healthcare facilities management profession or students studying in the field to connect with experienced, energetic and committed professionals willing to contribute to the future excellence of the profession. Get more information about the program and sign up today!
https://www.tahfm.org/page/mentorship
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Do you like to socialize, network, and get to know other TAHFM Members in your area?
We are looking for Regional Representatives to help put together Educational & Social programs for your region. (Critical need in Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8.)
A Regional Representative’s monthly commitment is about 1-3 hours and you’ll work with your Regional Director to gather program ideas, speaker suggestions, and location. Your Director will then work with the management company to finalize details of the event. Promotion of the event at your facility and in your network ensures its success!
YOUR REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Region 1: Brent Rutherford
Region 2: Vacant*
Region 3: Gaylene Stengel
Region 4: Craig Ayers
Region 5: Taylor Vaughn
Region 6: Blake Curtis
Region 7: Mike Huff
Region 8: Amanda Stephens
* We are looking for a Regional Director to represent Region 2 (El Paso/Midland/Abilene) on the Board of Directors. (This position is open for healthcare facility members only.)
For more information, please contact info@tahfm.org or to sign up, please visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbf1c4a6870d447e87ce59843fb6cbbe
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TAHFM Committees perform tasks all year long that are vital to the success of the organization. Committees meet on their own schedule and provide reports to the board of directors. An organization is only as strong as the committees who make things happen to achieve success. Select committees are available for Industry Partners too! Get more details and sign up at https://www.tahfm.org/page/volunteer
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Certifications
I'm looking forward to taking my CHFM
How has TAHFM/ASHE contributed to your career?
It has been extremely helpful to get to know a network of experts that are always on the ready to support you. I enjoy participating in the Young Professional and Marketing & Communication Committees for TAHFM. The resources available are also something to look at in helping me grow.
Background into the field of healthcare facilities
I started working for Environmental Health & Safety, where I directly supported facility managers in meeting regulatory compliance. I was hand-picked as a candidate to fill the current role and graciously accepted in the midst of 2020, knowing that I was stepping into a role that was overcoming new challenges never seen in healthcare before. It was a call to action for me, and I don't regret it for a second.
Personal Tidbit
I spend my weekends bird-watching, gardening and/or making trips to the beach. It's a good weekend if I hit all 3.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I really enjoy the figure it out mentality in troubleshooting different scenarios. It keeps everything a surprise and keeps it from being mundane.
What are your plans for future growth?
I want to bring diversity to facilities management. There is a lot of passion and knowledge that needs to be shared. I have high hopes in closing in the gaps to move healthcare facilities management forward.
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TAHFM welcomes the following 28 new members.
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Health Facilities Management
With legislative momentum gathering regarding carbon reduction, health care facilities can take steps to make sure their voices are heard.
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Health Facilities Management
The American Society for Health Care Engineering is supporting research-based codes and standards related to fire protection.
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Health Facilities Management
Some creative approaches can help keep facilities on track with inspection, testing and maintenance.
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Health Facilities Management
The increased threat of wildfires can affect health care facilities in a number of ways.
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Health Facilities Management
Keeping up to date with standards is an important part of water management at health care facilities.
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Have you or a colleague recently been or are soon to be a presenter, a panelist or serving in an advisory role that may provide beneficial information to TAHFM members? If so, we would love to hear about it! Please share your experiences with us at info@tahfm.org, and follow us today! Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
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