In “Back to Basics,” Allan R. Watkins, MM, BScBA, CHFM, RPA, SMA—Assistant Director of Support Services at Texas Children's Hospital and TAHFM Board At-Large Director and Membership Committee Chair—shares practical strategies for reducing utility costs in healthcare facilities. Drawing on decades of experience, he highlights simple, effective measures that deliver real savings—proving that returning to the fundamentals can drive meaningful impact.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
7:30 - 10:00 am Houston Methodist Sugarland | Brazos Conference Rooms
16655 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
United States
Thursday, July 24, 2025
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hotel Emma | Sternewirth Bar
136 N. Grayson St.
San Antonio, Texas 78215
United States
Thursday, August 7, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant
8026 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78229
United States
Friday, August 8, 2025
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Globe Life Field
735 Stadium Dr.
Arlington, Texas 76011
United States
 
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We hope you've had a chance to explore the TAHFM Healthcare Advanced Training platform, our new database of healthcare facilities management continuing education courses available exclusively to TAHFM members. Did you know that if one member from your facility has access, additional members of your team may register as TAHFM members for no cost? If you need to add additional team members to your healthcare facility membership, visit the TAHFM website to learn more. How to Access TAHFM HAT
Sign in to the TAHFM HAT site with your TAHFM membership credentials and visit the course library to view all available content. Courses are divided into five categories to help you easily find the education you need: Administration, Compliance, Construction, Engineering and Sustainability. All courses on this site are approved for ASHE continuing education credit hours. After completing a course, you will find your CEC certificate under the Certificates tab. We hope you enjoy all that TAHFM Healthcare Advanced Training has to offer!
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