Location: San Antonio, Texas; Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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The TAHFM Safe Day One Healthcare Orientation and Safety training explores what you, as a technician, should know before you get to a healthcare worksite, what to expect when you arrive and what you need to know while you are working. You will also explore some OSHA and environmental safety issues that are unique to the healthcare industry. Cost is $129 a person and earns you 6 contact hours. Register today at tahfm.org.
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Save the date for Interlink 2019, March 31-April 2, 2019, The Westin Houston, Memorial City, Houston, TX.
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We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Joe Garcia, Project Manager at Brook Army Medical Center, San Antonio. Joe has been the project manager for over 2 years, has been with J&J Worldwide Services for almost 17 years, and has been a TAHFM member for more than 5 years.
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D CEOHealthcare
Twenty North Texas hospitals were recipients of Healthgrades' 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award, while 12 received the organization's Outstanding Patient Experience Award.
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Houston Public Media
A report from the Texas Hospital Association based on the response to Hurricane Harvey by Texas hospitals offers a number of recommendations concerning such factors as the availability of shelters and security, the delivery of supplies, communication, and the use of volunteers.
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TAHFM has an online membership directory and resource guide, available to TAHFM members only.
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Healthcare Facilities Today
An infographic illustrates nine areas to focus on to reduce a building's energy consumption.
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Healthcare Facilities Today
Among the areas to consider first when evaluating how your facility can become more energy-efficient are air leaks and lighting.
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Health Facilities Management
The director of corporate infrastructure support at the health system named Energy Star Partner of the Year discusses some of the energy-efficiency initiatives that made them successful.
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The ASHE Annual Conference creates the ideal environment to connect with fellow colleagues while preparing yourself for future trends and challenges in health care. Attendees can earn up to 20.5 contact hours and gain valuable tools and resources to better navigate through an ever changing health care landscape. Join us in Seattle as we prepare for the future of health care, and take the time to review and develop your career game plan.
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Health Facilities Management
Questions this month relate to the testing of new dampers and the use of pressure monitors.
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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Antimicrobial copper increasingly is being used in a number of ways in hospitals as a cost-effective approach to preventing hospital-acquired infections.
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Healthcare Design
Taking patient experience into account in the design of healthcare facilities can yield a number of financial benefits for organizations.
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Healthcare Facilities Today
Defining the scope of a project and documenting its purpose at the beginning can help prevent headaches down the road.
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Health Facilities Management
Three hospitals have joined an effort to test ways to improve the recycling of medical plastics.
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