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TAHFM News and Events
TAHFM is proud to recognize board member and Assistant Director of Support Services, Texas Children’s Hospital, Allan Watkins, MIM, BScBA, CHFM, RPA, SMA, SMT, who has earned the Senior (SASHE) designation from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE). This honor is awarded to members in good standing for at least five years who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service and commitment to advancing the profession. Allan will be formally recognized at the 2026 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference.
Earlier this month we celebrated TAHFM board members Taylor Vaughn, MBA, CHFM, CHC, SASHE, Jacob McCall, MBA, CFHM, SASHE, and Allan Watkins, MIM, BScBA, CHFM, SASHE, RPA, SMA, SMT for their graduation from the ASHE Leadership Institute! After four years of focused learning, self-reflection, team leadership, and navigating change, they’ve emerged with a clear leadership point of view. Their commitment strengthens not just themselves, but the entire healthcare facilities community. Congrats to these dedicated leaders! Tuesday, December 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Flight Club 3515 W. Dallas St. Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77019 Thursday, December 11, 2025
4:00 - 7:00 pm Hotel Emma | Sternewirth Bar 136 N. Grayson St. San Antonio, Texas 78215 
ASHE Update
Health Facilities Management Magazine
ASHE’s Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Committee has completed work on the newly released RCM Journey for Health Care Facilities, a free member resource that outlines the principles and step-by-step process for implementing a successful RCM program. The guide provides practical tools to help health care facility teams optimize the physical environment, improve reliability and strengthen operational performance. Health Facilities Management Magazine
The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) honored three hospitals with its 2025 EVS Department of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional achievement in cleaning quality, infection prevention, innovation and staff development. VA Palo Alto, Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County earned top honors in their respective bed-size categories for measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, sustainability and patient satisfaction.
Your Facilities Management News
Health Facilities Management Magazine
Communication overload — the nonstop influx of emails, calls, messages and alerts — is burning out employees, draining productivity and costing organizations billions each year. Setting clear communication norms, enforcing them consistently and prioritizing face-to-face connection can reduce overload and help teams work more effectively. Healthcare Facilities Today
Healthcare facilities face unique challenges when installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations because they must meet strict safety, infection control, accessibility and operational requirements without disrupting patient care. Early planning, future-proofing infrastructure and coordinating across departments enables hospitals to support growing demand safely and reliably.
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