Identification: MO01
Credits: None available.
The dynamics of the U.S. health care marketplace are changing at a faster pace as a result of regulatory, clinical, and economic shifts. Knowing how to monitor these shifts and how to adjust appropriately are imperatives for C-suite leaders in health care. This session, led by Dr. Paul Keckly of the Keckley Report, will not only provide an overview of the future of health care but will also provide an opportunity for audience questions.
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Identification: MO03
Credits: None available.
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Managing compliance with the provisions of the Life Safety Code® and other codes and standards is a key part of providing a safe and healthy physical health care environment. Health care organizations must effectively manage situations in which a building does not meet all requirements. This session will provide a systematic process for managing self-identified life safety deficiencies and a process for responding to deficiencies identified by an authority having jurisdiction (AHJs).
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Identification: MO09
Credits: None available.
Intended for solution providers and ASHE associate members, this panel discussion will offer key insights from health care facility managers that can help solution providers better understand how they can help health care organizations meet their missions. Learn the business of health care, including central vs. local decision making, and how compliance involves financial and legal involvement.
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Identification: MO02
Credits: None available.
The dynamics of the U.S. health care marketplace are changing at a faster pace as a result of regulatory, clinical, and economic shifts. Knowing how to monitor these shifts and how to adjust appropriately are imperatives for C-suite leaders in health care. This session, led by Dr. Paul Keckly of the Keckley Report, will not only provide an overview of the future of health care but will also provide an opportunity for audience questions.
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Identification: MO05
Credits: None available.
Learn how a 660-bed academic medical center dramatically increased their Press Ganey temperature scores from 80 to 89. This effort put them in the top 10 percent of all hospitals participating in the Press Ganey survey and also resulted in reduced hot and cold service calls in patient rooms and increased energy efficiency. The session will discuss their journey including both positive and negative lessons learned. Leave with ideas to improve the patient experience at your organization.
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Identification: MO06
Credits: None available.
Facility managers continuously face the challenge of maintaining patient safety and code compliance within an operating room, while also achieving physician and staff satisfaction. Staff satisfaction and patient safety are not conflicting interests, but most surgical staff and many facility managers do not understand the temperature/humidity control relationship. This session will discuss temperature and humidity control limits to provide a better understanding of the operational limits of HVAC systems and modifications needed to meet surgical staff demands.
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Identification: MO07
Credits: None available.
The retrocommissioning process at St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center not only became cash flow positive within 6 months but created a transformational culture shift among the staff. This session will emphasize exploring and using all available resources for a project that will be cash flow positive and gains the attention of hospital administrators. It will also showcase how strong leadership can affect the buy-in of maintenance staff to empower sustained savings and increased optimization.
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Identification: MO08
Credits: None available.
The 2012 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® has been adopted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of its Conditions of Participation (COPs). This session will walk through several different health care occupancies and discuss the differences within the COPs and some of the adopted codes. The presenters will also lead a discussion on the next steps for future Life Safet Code®adoption and participation opportunities for attendees.
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Identification: MO10
Credits: None available.
This session will introduce ASHE’s newly formed Healthcare Executive Leadership Council (HELC). This group of thought leaders and experienced leaders from large health care organizations is committed to developing tools and encouraging behaviors that support ASHE’s mission. Attendees will learn how the group was formed and how it aligns with the ASHE board and committee structure and gain an understanding of the HELC’s work to date and how it will benefit ASHE members.
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Identification: MO11
Credits: None available.
Maintaining the physical features of fire protection and life safety systems can be a challenge. This session will outline recent changes with the adoption of NFPA 101-2012: Life Safety Code® and outline who is qualified to conduct inspections and what is required to be inspected or tested. New inspection and testing forms will be unveiled for fire protection and life safety features including fire alarm, automatic sprinkler, fire pumps, hydrants, extinguishers, exit signs, battery pack lighting, dampers, and doors.
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