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Greetings!
Welcome to our Summer Edition of our Member Newsletter. If you have information you would like to share with ISHE members in future editions, please let us know! |
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President's Report: Tracy Broome
ISHE 2011 Summer Newsletter
Summer is finally here, after a very slow start...at least in the McCall area! How time flies when you're as busy as we all are.
I want take this chance to thank everybody who attended our ISHE Spring Symposium in Twin Falls last April. I hope it was educational and well worth your time. You find more details about the Symposium as well as the upcoming ISHE Fall Symposium.
I hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter. Below you will find worthwhile updates on prior events, information on our sponsors, and other helpful information. If you have ideas for future newsletters, please let me know. If you have any comments, questions, or ideas concerning our chapter, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via email at: tbroome@mccallhosp.org or by phone at (208) 634-4061, ext 129.
Let me end with these profound words: "Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life". Enjoy the summer!
Sincerely,
Tracy Broome
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ISHE Platinum Chapter Recognition
Excerpts from ASHE's Letter to Tracy Broome
Congratulations, we are pleased to announce that the Idaho Society for Healthcare Engineering Chapter has obtained Platinum Level of Affiliation for 2010.
As a Platinum Level Chapter, you will receive:
- A commemorative plaque in recognition of your achievement
- A specially designed logo that promotes your Platinum Level status for use on chapter letterhead, the chapter website, or other chapter promotional materials
- Recognition in Inside ASHE. In addition, your achievement will be publicized during the 48th ASHE Annual Conference, on the ASHE website, and in the ASHE Insider, ASHE's weekly e-newsletter.
- Four CHFM examination waivers
- Two waivers to attend next year's ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition for use by the chapter president or chapter president-elect only
- Four complimentary one-year ASHE memberships to be awarded to a non-ASHE member within your chapter
- Two complimentary ASHE publications from a select list of titles
The plaques recognizing each participating chapter for its accomplishments will be presented during the Chapter Leadership Award Luncheon to be held Sunday, July 17, 2011, the day prior to the opening session of the 48th ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition in Seattle. As well, your chapter will be recognized on Monday July 18 at 1:45 p.m. in front of all conference attendees. Watch for future information on the Monday event.
If you have further questions, please call Avis Gordon, Senior Specialist, Chapter Relations at 312-422-3806.
Note: To view the ASHE awards booklet click here.
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ASHE 48th Annual Conference July 17th - 20th, Seattle
Members representing ISHE attended
Several ISHE members attended the 48th ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition in Seattle during July. The following summary is posted on ASHE's website:
The 48th ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition attracted more than 3,000 health care professionals to Seattle July 17-20.
During Sunday preconference programming, plenary sessions focused on codes and standards, and the Boot Camp for new health care facility managers to numerous concurrent educational sessions and motivational opening and closing sessions, attendees were able to network as they learned new ways to optimize the health care physical environment.
Click here to visit the ASHE Annual Conference homepage where you can view video highlights.
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ISHE Spring Symposium Review
Great participation at a great event!
Thanks to attending ISHE members, guests, and vendors, the ISHE Spring Symposium in Twin Falls last April was a great success!
Presentations were: - Sustainable Landscape Design by Tom South
- 2006 to 2009 Energy Code Update & Major Changes with Ken Baker
- Green Hospital Design by Gary Sorensen
- Building Commissioning by Greg Walker
- Integrated Design Process by Tim Austin & Jeff Hull
- OSHA Standards with Judy Tallent
Other events included a tour of the new facilities at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center and a fun bus ride to Jackpot!
A very special thanks to the following vendors for supporting our chapter and for participating in the Symposium trade show: - Aatronics, Inc.
- Air Filters Sales
- ATS Inland NW
- Dampers West
- Fulton Boilers
- Larson-Miller Medical Waste
- McKinstry Company
- Norbryn Equipment Company
- Northwest Service Technologies
- Schindler Elevator
- Sea Pac Sales
- Taylor Brothers, Inc.
Our chapter would not be able to exist without the contributions of our sponsors. Please refer to the Sponsorship/Vendor Directory at the ISHE website and support these great companies as much as possible. You can also click on the logos in the left column to visit these company websites. |
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Elevator Code Changes Proposed
Seeking your input
 ISHE member Wayne Tuckness attended a Stakeholder Meeting meeting of the Idaho Division of Building Safety last month. As a part of the meeting, Gary Barnes, DBS Elevator Program Supervisor, gave a presentation on the significant changes of the 2010 editions of ASME Elevator Safety Codes that may impact NEW elevator installations. This code edition is to be adopted next legislative session. Gary is looking for an input to these changes including any exclusions that may want to be added to legislation
Following are Wayne's comments: The meeting was very informational with some proposed changes to the 2007 code. All those would affect new installations. One point came up as a side bar that I thought might be something members would want to comment on. According to current code, to work on the electrical of an elevator requires a journeyman's license and the rest "reasonable knowledge or training" so some of the maintenance work could be performed by in-house mechanics. The state is proposing an elevator mechanics license that would remove the electrical license and incorporate it all in one. This would require who ever worked on an elevator to be licensed by the state. It could impact larger facilities that have trained mechanics. I encourage members to visit the DBS website and view the meeting minutes and direct their comments to Gary Barns or Al Caine. Other proposed changes can be found on the document IDAPA 07 Title 04 Chapter 2 and can be requested from Gary on the DSB website.
View Minutes to the Stakeholder Meeting here. |
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Fall Conference, October 1-4, Sun Valley
In conjunction with IHA's 78th Annual Convention
ISHE's Fall Symposium will be in conjunction with the IHA 78th Annual Convention in Sun Valley, October 1-4, 2011. Roger Scheidler from TW Enterprises will facilitate an all day seminar. Dan Pittman and Carl Brown from Idaho DEQ who will be addressing the permitting process for boilers and engines. Kai Elgethun who is a toxicologist with the State of Idaho will be addressing hazardous materials handling "dos and don'ts".
Although registration materials will not be available until mid-August 2011, we hope you'll mark your calendars to attend.
Lodging reservations can now be made by calling 800/786-8259. To receive our discounted rates, be sure to mention the Idaho Hospital Association convention when making your reservation. One night's lodging plus tax will be charged at time of booking. Cancellations must be made thirty (30) days prior to arrival to receive a refund minus $25. The deposit is forfeited on all cancellations made within thirty (30) days of arrival. The cut-off date for IHA's block of rooms is August 22, 2011.
Visit the IHA website for more information by clicking here . |
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The Board Members of ISHE are always glad to hear your ideas and feedback on how to help our chapter better meet the needs and expectations of our members.
Tracy Broome, President Roger Dean, President-Elect Wayne Tuckness, Secretary Vince Leedy, Treasurer Curt Hibbard, ASHE Liaison Roger Gehrke, ISHE Advocacy/Liaison/Committee Chair
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Regional Representatives & Educational Opportunities
At the Spring Symposium in Twin Falls, it was decided that we should offer regional educational opportunities for our members. To help facilitate this and to be sure ISHE members across the state our involved, we have selected Regional Representatives based on the regions used by IHA. Click here to view regions .
The ISHE Regional Representatives are:
Bill Morgan: Southwest Region
Clyde Stucki: Southeast Region
Do you know of someone that would like to present pertinent information to ISHE members? What sort of topics would you like to have information on? Please contact your representative and share your thoughts!
To contact your respresentative, please click here. |
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Fire Sprinkler Inspection Standards
ISHE Member Bill Morgan shares information
For hospitals that use Joint Commission accreditation for deemed status purposes: At least quarterly, the hospital tests water-flow devices. Every 6 months, the hospital tests valve tamper switches. The completion date of the tests is documented. Note: For additional guidance on performing tests, see NFPA 25, 1998 edition (Sections 2-3.3 and 3-3.3) and NFPA 72, 1999 edition (Table 7-3.2).For hospitals that do not use accreditation for deemed status purposes: Every 6 months, the hospitaltests valve tamper switches and water-flow devices. The completion date of the tests is documented.
Note: For additional guidance on performing tests, see NFPA 72, 1999 edition (Table 7-3.2). One note from the Compliance side, new standards for fire sprinkler inspections go into effect July 1. There is an increase in the inspection frequency from semi-annual to quarterly for flow device testing. There is also some additional language required on the fire alarm system testing documents. I'll copy you that as soon as I see the new standard. (note: we will place this on the ISHE Website) |
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ISHE Committees Update
Looking for a way to be involved? Join a committee!
ISHE is looking for members to assist on committees. Please contact the chair of the committee you would like to join!
Now is your chance to help in developing these groups to help our chapter meet its goals. |
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Membership drive information
Not a member, why not join today?
If you are not a member of our platinum-rated local chapter of ASHE, why not join us? Membership in ISHE is just $50 per year. To find out more about becoming an ISHE member, please visit our website by clicking here for more information or contact the Membership Committee Co-Chairs, Vince Leedy and Wayne Tuckness. |
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