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Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas, Texas
Online registration is available until Dec. 14, 2016. For more information, contact TAHFM at events@tahfm.org, or call 512-220-4291. Visit http://www.tahfm.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=842068&group= to view the full article online. |
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March 26 - 29, 2017
The Westin Houston, Memorial City, Houston, Texas Visit http://www.tahfm.org/ to view the full article online. |
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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children began work on its new Frisco campus with a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, which will bring a new five-story, 345,000-square-foot ambulatory care facility to North Texas. Visit http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2016/10/19/texas-scottish-rite-hospital-unveils-new-frisco-40.html to view the full article online.
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Sebastian Herrera, Chron.com
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, located next to Interstate 10 in Katy, recently opened new space in its perioperative suite as it continues to expand its operations. Visit http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy/news/article/Texas-Children-s-Hospital-West-expands-operations-9979489.php to view the full article online. |
TAHFM has an online membership directory and resource guide, available to TAHFM members only. This Directory contains useful information about our committees and task forces, homecare and hospice showcase and the vendor marketplace.
Visit http://tahfm.site-ym.com/Login.aspx to view the full article online.
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In 2008, St. Jude Medical Center Hospital in Fullerton, Calif., assembled a team to build an energy efficient patient care tower. Visit http://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Building-an-energy-efficient-healthcare-facility--13609 to view the full article online.
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Carl Weinschenk, Energy Manager Today
Nowhere is management guru Peter Drucker’s observation that "if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it" more pertinent than in energy efficiency. Visit http://www.energymanagertoday.com/for-quest-efficiency-nothing-more-important-than-quality-measurement-tools-0127745/ to view the full article online. |
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Krista M. Biason, PE; Peter Dahl, PhD, LEED AP, Healthcare Facilities Today
Sustainability and resiliency are common buzzwords today. But for healthcare facilities to make progress in these areas, it’s important to take a practical, feasible approach that aligns with budget considerations. Visit http://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Strategic-steps-to-sustainability-in-healthcare--13629 to view the full article online. |
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American Society for Healthcare Engineering
ASHE is conducting a survey of health care facilities to collect operational characteristics and 2015 energy and water consumption data. The survey will quantify trends in energy and water use in health care facilities. All health care organizations are encouraged to participate. The deadline to complete your submission is November 18, 2016. Visit http://www.ashe.org/energysurvey/index.shtml to view the full article online. |
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American Society for Healthcare Engineering
New resources are available as part of ASHE’s Focus on Compliance project, which provides resources and tools to manage common Joint Commission findings. The latest resources are focused on issues related to hazardous waste, including eye wash requirements, lead aprons, and hazardous chemicals. Visit http://www.ashe.org/compliance/ec_02_02_01/01_hospital_manages_risks_related_to_hazardous_materials_and_waste.shtml.shtml to view the full article online. |
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) has announced its new executive director: Patrick J. (PJ) Andrus, MBA, CAE, who has worked for ASHE for 11 years and has most recently overseen ASHE operations as a deputy executive director for the Society. Visit http://www.ashe.org/news/ashe-names-new-executive-director to view the full article online.
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idighardware.com
After a decade of research, UL’s Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) found that a simple behavioral change, closing your bedroom door, could have a potentially life-saving impact. Visit http://idighardware.com/2016/10/ul-closeyourdoor-org/ to view the full article online. |
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Jamie Morgan, Health Facilities Management
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new emergency preparedness requirements for health care facilities that will take effect in 60 days. Visit http://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/2440-cms-finalizes-emergency-preparedness-rule to view the full article online. |
The Clemson family has gained a new namesake: Legionella clemsonensis, a novel strain of the Legionella bacteria, the most common cause of waterborne bacterial outbreaks in the United States. Visit http://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/bacteria-strain-named-by-clemson-students/ to view the full article online.
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