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This monograph provides guidance on how to determine replacement needs for electrical distribution equipment, including strategies for upgrading an electrical distribution system.

This session provides a detailed look at the many codes and standards that health care engineers must know to have a successful, code-compliant facility.

CMS Adoption of the 2012 Edition of NFPA 99 and What It Means for Health Care FacilitiesThursday, September 15

Speakers: David Stymiest and Jason D'AntonaDOWNLOAD PRESENTATION  

Speaker: William DeitenbeckIn health care an understanding of finance is critical to make the best use of limited dollars. This presentation will provide a basic understanding of the time value of money and other financial tools, how they are used in decision making, and how to present the analysis to the chief financial officer or chief executive officer.Learning Outcomes:

Improve your hospital's electrical infrastructure, power system reliability, and staff training with the utility management program approach.

Tool for Assessing Compliance with Joint Commission Life Safety Specialist Areas of EmphasisThis checklist can be used to help evaluate a facility's compliance with certain elements of the 2010 Joint Commission Environment of Care and Life Safety standards that might be reviewed by a Life Safety Specialist Surveyor.

Speaker: Bert Gumeringer As health care reform continues, facility management professionals must expand their competencies and the breadth of their responsibilities by adding the language of business to their technical know-how. Tools you can use to succeed in the ever-changing health care environment will be discussed, including annual reports, business plans, monthly operating reports, and others. Learning Outcomes:

  Speakers: Laura Rygielski-Preston and Charlotte Burns

Speaker: Tom Kinman, Jim Burger and Iona Canada

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Geared toward those who are new to accreditation, this session provides an overview of the Joint Commission survey process. This presentation was recorded in July 2013.

A building’s HVAC system is designed to perform several tasks: filter, cool, heat, humidify, dehumidify, pressurize, and/or exhaust. Each of these tasks affects indoor air quality. For example, if incom­ing air is not properly filtered, excessive dust from the outdoors is drawn into the building. If supplied air is not conditioned or heated satisfactorily, occupants may experience thermal discomfort. If supplied air is not dehumidified appropriately, excessive relative humidity levels may promote microbial growth.

Positive vs Negative Operating room and protective isolation = Positive Airborne isolation = Negative When the total CFM from supply air (1&2) > than the return air (3), the room is under positive pressure and the air will flow out of the room. When the CFM from the return air (3) > than the supply air (1&2), the room is under negative pressure and the air will flow into the room

Recorded May 17, 2016 Speakers: Robert Reardon and Leslie Hanson This webinar features 2016 Vista Award recipients. They discuss how project teams can work together to facilitate extensive and complex design and constructive initiatives, as well as overcome setbacks and challenges to achieve successful outcomes. Learning outcomes:

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