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Season’s greetings — I hope this finds you all well and closing out this year and preparing for the new year. Please remember — these are times we need to prioritize our health and the health of our family and friends.
As I close out my time on the board, I have been reflecting on how much ASHE means to me and how much volunteering to ASHE has given back to me. Participating in ASHE as an Advisory Board member has been one of the most rewarding things I have done, both professionally and personally. The leadership skills that were developed and the knowledge gained are benefit enough for the hours spent volunteering, however it is the people I have met and the friendships that I have made that that has resulted in this being a truly amazing experience. Working as a healthcare facility mangers, engineers, consultants, and vendors working is a truly unique experience that is difficult to explain to those that haven’t experienced it and to make true friends that endeavor to make our healthcare facilities better safer, more healing environments is extremely rewarding. It is not just a job or a career, but we all have a passion to make the world a better place and I really appreciate this in each of you. So, as I open the seat for another to share this experience, I offer to you to that when it comes to ASHE – get involved, if you are asked, say yes, if you aren’t asked – volunteer. You will benefit greatly and It is an experience you don’t want to miss. I want to thank you for letting me represent you on the ASHE Advisory Board as the Region 3 Board member these past four years – it has been a very humbling and gratifying experience.
The time I have spent at KSHE events and seeing you has been truly special. KSHE is a very special group of people and I have really enjoyed my time as your ASHE Board representative. The fun, food and fellowship in Louisville and Owensboro means a lot to me and I appreciate each of you and wish you the best.
Thank each of you for what you do every day – you make a difference!! Season’s greetings, Merry Christmas and have a very Happy New Year!
Michael D. Roberts
ASHE Advisory Board Member – Region 3
ASHE News:
The ASHE Advisory Board continued working on the updated three-to-five year strategic master plan reviewing our mission, vision, strategic imperatives and the future vision of healthcare. The Advisory Board had lots of robust discussion, with many great ideas and initiatives to optimize the healthcare-built environment. There will be more to come on this – stay tuned!
ASHE is an important contributor to Project Firstline, CDC’s national training collaborative for infection prevention and control. Project Firstline is committed to preparing front-line health care workers and the public health workforce to protect themselves, their patients and their communities from infectious disease threats. ASHE is pleased to contribute to this critical education and training opportunity and offer resources aimed at optimizing environments of care. The latest podcast covers ways to improve ventilation in clinical settings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, check it out here: ASHE/AAP Podcast | ASHE.
ASHE has a new publication – Introduction to Healthcare Facilities Management. This in-depth introductory book provides an orientation to the dynamic field of health care facilities management. Tips and anecdotes from seasoned health care professionals are provided that will be valuable to newcomers, engaging to experienced HFMs and thought-provoking to other health care professionals. It covers such topics as Introduction to Health Care Facilities Management, What Health Care Facilities Managers Do, Specific Types of Health Care Facilities, Hospital Organization and Departments, The Business of Health Care and What to Do in Your First 30 Days on the Job. It is available at Introduction to Health Care Facilities Management | ASHE.
Registration is now open for the 2022 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction. The PDC Summit is the premier event for over 3,000 health care and hospital facility senior leadership. No other conference brings health care planning, design, and construction decision-makers together like the PDC Summit. Join your peers in person, March 20-23, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. Early bird pricing is now available through January 20,220. For more information go to Home - 2022 PDC Summit: International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning Design Construction (cvent.com).
As national and corporate carbon reduction goals are set and carbon footprint becomes a higher priority in our discussions and the field of healthcare, ASHE’s award winning sustainability program Energy to Care continues to evolve to meet our members’ needs. The importance of energy management has never been greater and Energy to Care includes essential tools and dashboards. The 2021 Energy to Care Chapter challenge and Energy to Care awards will be presented at the Annual Conference in 2022. Deadlines are approaching fast – check it all out at Energy to Care | Energy to Care.
