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TAHFM Annual Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit an abstract for consideration to present at the 2023 TAHFM Annual Conference, April 2-5, 2023 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. Program content will be designed to help your peers find meaning in their profession, commit to work that is worth doing, and take pride in their field. We invite you to join our team of presenters in sharing your knowledge and experiences with peers in the healthcare facility management industry—a profession that impacts all generations.

The Annual Conference is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare facility management professionals. Abstract submissions should offer thought-provoking presentations that provide practical, timely, and hands-on information.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, January 9, 2023
Notifications of selection: Friday, January 27, 2023

Complete Details & More Information: https://www.tahfm.org/page/2023cfp

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Christopher Herndon
Texas Health Resources Dallas Presbyterian Hospital
(972) 974-3688

Certifications
I'm scheduled to take my CHC exam later this month, many thanks to Mike Hatton!

How has TAHFM/ASHE contributed to your career?
It has given me the opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and gain insight to the latest updates from TJC.

What is your background in the healthcare facilities field?
I've worked in healthcare facility maintenance for over 20 years.

Tell us a Personal Tidbit.
I love sporting clays and golf in my spare time when I am not spending time with my family.

What do you enjoy most about your job?
The challenges we are presented with each day!

What are your plans for future growth?
Continue to learn the latest best practices from my colleagues in TAHFM.

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