NEHES Monthly Digest

New England Healthcare Engineers Society

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Treehouse Brewery, Charlton, MA

Please join us as we help to support and develop the professional and social skills of the emerging leaders in our industry. All are welcome to attend this informal social event!

Registration

• Emerging Leaders (healthcare system employees with 10 years or less in the industry): FREE but still must register
• Active Members (employed by a healthcare institution): $25
• Supporting Members (architects, engineers, CMs and other service or product suppliers): $50
• Sponsors (see flyer for benefits): $250

We hope to see you there! Register Today

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Membership

NEHES Welcomes New Members

Liam Kenneally
BluSky Restoration Contractors
Business Development Manager

Kristin Valente
Consigli Construction
Healthcare Project Development

Anna Maria Moore
The Providence Center
Director of Facilities

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ASHE Update

ASHE Continues To Lead Health Care Sustainability

Health Facilities Magazine
ENERGY STAR recognizes ASHE for its long-standing commitment to sustainability for the fifth consecutive year.

Sustainability

What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?

Healthcare Facilities Today
Energy efficiency can be improved through various methods from LED lighting, to automation systems, to combined heat and power (CHP).

Building Performance Standards: A Key To Reducing Emissions

Facility Executive
ACEEE looks at the expanding role of building performance standards as a key strategy to reduce emissions from existing buildings.

Facility Management News

New England Hospital Changes Infection Prevention Water Protocol

Health Facilities Magazine
A recent study illustrates how a centralized audit system paired with training and more stringent maintenance schedule closes procedural gaps.

New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks

Healthcare Facilities Today
When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid. A new rule is being considered that may make it more difficult to pay ransom in these situations.

Selecting the Contract That Best Fits the Project

Health Facilities Magazine
A new ASHE handbook designed for health care facilities managers overseeing construction projects throughout their hospitals walks through the best practices for planning, design, and construction.