VSHE Newsletter October 2018
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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER October 2018 Blue Ridge Central VA Hampton Roads Joe Auricchio THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE President Hello all VSHE Members! As summer rolls into fall, VSHE is moving on. Several events are coming up quickly. There are district meetings and socials planned over the next couple of weeks and through the holidays. We also have our fall conference on Oct. 24 in Fredericksburg. This year we are featuring safety and innovation. See the calendar on our website for upcoming events. Big news!!! VSHE has reached 300 members. See membership section of newsletter for details. VSHE is welcoming an old friend back to our leadership team. Jim Setliff, of CHKD and former VSHE President, is joining the Board of Directors again. We look forward to Jim’s input and guidance as the Hampton Roads District Chair. As a group, we would like to thank Ron Blackburn for all he has done to keep Hampton Roads moving in the right direction. As one person rejoins, another is leaving. Secretary Geoff Pierce, Board Secretary, has announced he is leaving VSHE after the May 2019 conference. If you or someone you know wants to be involved at this level, please reach out to one of the Board members for details. Becoming a better organization does not happen because one person does a lot. It happens because a lot of people do a little. If you have any ideas or want to get involved, reach out to a Board member to see how to get involved. We hope that you will use the Virginia Society of Healthcare Engineers as a forum for the exchange of innovative ideas, practical solutions to problems, and as a resource for current developments in the healthcare industry. Respectfully, ~Joe Auricchio BS, CHFM VSHE President 2018-2019 9th ANNUAL 2019 CONFERENCE AND Lindsay Davis, Conference Chair FALL SEMINAR UPDATE Belinda Currin, Conference Co-Chair Register NOW for the VSHE Fall Seminar in Fredericksburg, VA! Earn 6 Contact Hours = .60 CEU's Selling out fast~Limited Seating! th Please register HERE for the October 24 , 2018 Seminar. And THANK YOU to our sponsors!! Call for Abstracts for the May 2019 Conference! If you have a topic or subject that you would like to present during the VSHE Annual Conference in May 2019 in Roanoke, VA, please feel free to respond to our Call for Abstracts starting November 1, 2019. Your topic need only be relevant to the physical environment of health care facilities. Look for email announcements November 1. Call me, Belinda Currin 804.724.0810, with questions. ~ Lindsay Davis VSHE Conference Chair ~ Belinda Currin VSHE Conference Co-Chair Jerry Baker MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Membership Chair VSHE MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES!!! Congratulations are in order as VSHE just celebrated its 300th member who happens to be on staff with Carillion Clinic in Roanoke! As we celebrate our membership, approach our Fall Conference and enter into the season of high school football, teacher workshops, and school bus traffic, let’s remember that the VSHE mission is to serve those that keep our healthcare facilities in ‘tip top’ condition. We are currently developing exclusive benefits, events, and networking opportunities that will be open to members….all to increase/improve membership value. We are excited to hear any thoughts and ideas you might have. Please feel free to contact me, Jerry Baker: [email protected] or (804) 291-3899. Regards! ~ Jerry Baker VSHE Membership Chair Marty Misicko BLUE RIDGE DISTRICT UPDATE District Chair The VSHE Blue Ridge District Meeting + Solar Tour Thursday, October 18th, 1:00 PM-3:15 PM Location Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Fireside B Conference Room 2900 Lamb Circle Christiansburg, VA 24073 Who VSHE Members, Carilion Staff, Secure Futures Staff Speakers: Carilion: Scott Blankenship Secure Futures: Tony Smith, Hugh Stoll, Andrew Yoder Earn: 2.25 Contact Hours (.225 CEUs) Note This is a Member Only Event. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Dylan Henderson required. CLICK BUTTON BELOW [email protected] or 540.981.8177 Abstract: During this chapter meeting, VSHE members will get the opportunity to learn first-hand how Carilion effectively installed a cost-saving solar array on-site through Secure Futures Solar. A four-part presentation will outline the benefits of going solar specifically for the healthcare community. First, Carilion staff will provide a glimpse of their customer experience and describe the benefits they have received, such as meeting sustainability targets for stakeholders and positive media attention. Next, the CEO will explain the unique financial model for no upfront cost installation and how hospitals will earn savings over time through Power Purchase Agreements. The Secure Futures CTO will then explain how the solar panels technically work, the operation and maintenance of the panels, and the feasibility of installation at healthcare facilities. Finally, the Technical Manager will show how Secure Futures’ monitors energy through the ARMS system to maximize solar productivity. The presentation will be followed by an on-site solar tour with an opportunity for questions to be answered. Agenda 1:00~Lunch provided by Secure Futures VSHE chapter updates during lunch Panera boxed lunch 1:30~Solar 101 Presentation Introduction of Secure Futures by Carilion Sco: Customer experience – meeting goals and media aention Tony: Financial model – no up-front costs, PPAs, and savings Hugh: Technical operation – on-site installation, operation and maintenance Andrew Yoder: ARMS energy monitoring system 2:30~Solar Tour of Carilion Walk to solar array Weather permiing, Q+A at solar array 3:15~Adjourn BR VSHE SOLAR TOUR ABSTRACT + AGENDA Thanks, ~Marty Misicko VSHE Blue Ridge District Chair Your Blue Ridge District Commiee Chairs: District Chair Program Chair Marty Misicko District Co-Chair Membership Chair Scott Blankenship Carilion Clinic VACANT VACANT Carilion Clinic [email protected] [email protected] Sco Schwagel CENTRAL DISTRICT UPDATE District Chair VSHE Central District Meeting Monday, October 29, 2018 Title VSHE Central District Meeting: 2nd FIT Level 1 Training NEW Time & Date Monday, October 29, 2018 8:30 AM – 12 noon Location Henrico Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg Room 1602 Skipwith Road Richmond, Virginia 23229 Who VSHE Members Speaker Mark Izsa, SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC. (STI Firestop) Note This is a Member Only Event. Coffee and pastries will be served. RSVP toScott Schwegal required. CLICK BUTTON BELOW RSVP Scott Schwegal ([email protected]) CC: Heather.Litt@hcahealth or (804) 289-4554 Course Overview Competency-Based Program Certificates For Those Who Pass The Exam Offers Renewable Certification Is Non-Proprietary To Specific Brands Teaches The UL System Approach How Firestop Works How Firestop Is Tested Fire Protection Fundamentals Firestopping Penetrations Fire Rated Construction Firestop products are highly dependent on proper design and installation for success in an actual fire. They are the only code required life- safety item installed by every trade. In response to the growing demand for training, we have developed a competency based training program called FIT. FIT Level I Basic Training: This basic competency course is a 3 hour, in-service training. This course is excellent for designers, installers, code compliance officers and anyone seeking a basic understanding of firestopping. This Course is Recognized for 3 Wisconsin Credit Hours and 1 AIA Learning Unit More Information Click Below: FIT Standard Level 1 Flyer 2018 STI Ordering Information - Grainger 2018 ~Scott Schwegal Central District Chair Your Central District Commiee Chairs: District Chair District Co-Chair Membership Chair Program Chair Sco Schwegal Mark Jacubec John Rimbey, PE, Sr. Assoc. Lindsay Davis Henrico Doctors' Hospital VCU Health System Syska Hennessy Group W. E. Bowman [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jim Setliff HAMPTON ROADS DISTRICT UPDATE Hampton Roads District Chair Hello VSHE Hampton Roads! As your new Hampton Roads District Chair, I would first like to thank our outgoing District Chair, Ron Blackburn of Sentara Obici Hospital. Ron, in conjunction with Debra Dowden-Crocke, developed some fantastic socials and programs for Hampton Roads District. We intend to keep up the good work! Some info about me: I am Director of Facility Planning and Construction of The Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters. I have over 20 years’ experience in the fuels industry and 25 years in Healthcare construction. My specific skills include a broad knowledge of planning, interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating major architectural and engineering projects, performing engineering design work, calculating costs, and conducting various facilities studies as well as multi-year planning and construction programs. I am one of the founding members VSHE, and a past-president in 2006. I have been serving Healthcare Facilities since 1998. I am also a member of American Hospital Association (AHA), American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Please reach out to me with ideas on how to strengthen our District, become a VSHE member, or just become involved. We want to hear from you! Contact: (757) 668-9306, jim.setliff@chkd.org. Respectfully, ~ Jim Setliff VSHE Hampton Roads District Chair VSHE Central and Hampton Roads Districts COMBINED SOCIAL NEW DATE: October 10, 2018, 6 PM~8 PM Time & Date Wednesday, October