2022 Board of Directors


President-Elect

Shelly Cabaniss-Tullis


Past President

Philip Prescott


Secretary

Dylan C. Henderson


Treasurer

Julie Rowland


Awards Chair

Sean Waddle


Conference Chair

Lee Harrelson


VSHE Advocacy Chair

Michael Karcher


Chapter Sustainability Liaison

Marina Sotelo


Membership Chair

Jerry Baker


Central Chair

Mark Jacubec


Hampton Roads Chair (acting)

Dawn Best


Blue Ridge Chair

Jason Knick

Message from Leadership


This newsletter comes to you as the end of summer looms, and what a summer it has been! The VSHE community has been incredibly active with a mix of social and education programs hosted across all of our Districts. In May we held our 12th Annual Conference and Golf Tournament, with over 300 professionals coming together to network, learn, and advance healthcare engineering across the Commonwealth of Virginia. With 50+ representatives from more than a dozen hospitals and health systems, we facilitated three days of education and relationship building across our community. 


Last month we were proud to bring home the Platinum Elite Chapter Award, the highest award level bestowed by ASHE recognizing our contributions and commitment to the national organization. What a great honor, and a testament to the hard work so many have given to the success and growth of our Chapter.  


We’ve accomplished an impressive amount over the last 8 months, but the year isn't over yet - we've got great content coming to you from each of our Districts in addition to our upcoming Fall seminar (registration is open now!).


As always, the strength of this Chapter relies on the engagement we get from YOU, and so we hope you’ll make it a personal goal to get involved. Contributing content, promoting membership, attending events…these are all ways that we can continue to strengthen the value of VSHE.  


So, whether you’re sneaking in one last beach trip or getting the kids ready for back-to-school, we wish you a fantastic end to your summer and look forward to seeing you this Fall!

VSHE News

Updates


VSHE is recognized as a ASHE Platinum ELITE Affiliate Chapter!

This ASHE awards program acknowledges chapter accomplishments and rewards chapters for being full-fledged partners with ASHE in achieving its mission and goals.

Multiple VSHE Healthcare Facilities Earn Energy To Care Recognition 


Congratulations to members at Carilion Clinic (Roanoke Memorial Hospital, New River Valley Medical Center, Roanoke Community Hospital, and Rockbridge Community Hospital) for your recent recognition from American Society for Health Care Engineering - Energy To Care Sustained Performance Awards! And to Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Rockbridge Community Hospital for your recent recognition as ASHE Energy To Care Sustainability Champions!

Events

Registration is open!


The Fall Seminar will continue with with the theme from our annual conference, "Community Impact." In today's world, there is an increased focus on understanding the big picture, global impacts. But it's equally important to be reminded of how our efforts impact the specific communities that we serve.


A block of rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond is available for a discounted rate. Reserve your room early!

VSHE 2022 Fall Seminar Hotel Block


For more information and to register, visit the VSHE website at: vshe.org/event/fallseminar2022

Sponsorships Available

Multiple sponsorship and exhibitor booth opportunities are available for the seminar. Please refer to the VSHE website for more information here.

Date: November 2, 2022

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Richmond, VA

REGISTER TODAY

Upcoming District Events

Blue Ridge District

ICRA 2.0-Why the Change?

October 6, 2022

Central District

'Slingshot' Out of Summer

September 13, 2022

Hampton Roads District

A Night at Harbor Park

September 14, 2022

Information / Education Opportunities

ASHE Resources and Updates

Safe Day One® – Health Care Facilities Orientation

and Safety Training 

Take the first step to prepare for the Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker exam. Learn what’s required at all stages of working onsite at a health care facility, including before you get to a worksite, upon arrival and while you are working; all from the comfort of your computer. Concerns such as environmental and OSHA safety and working during a pandemic are also addressed. .

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LUNCH & LEARN - Breaking the Mold: A Better FCA for Healthcare Facilities | Presented by Akitabox 

At Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the ASTM E2018-15 property assessment alone just wasn't cutting it anymore. The hospital needed a more in-depth assessment that could feed into an accurate capital cost projection for the next 10 years. Find out how its leaders leveraged a new generation of FCA software to create a prioritized capital plan and an always-current listing of every asset’s current state.

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ASHE Webinar - Fire Safety in Health Care Facilities

In preparation for fire safety week, a panel of experts will discuss the specifics that make health care facility fire safety unique, which has also lead to a proven safety track record for health care facilities. The panel will look at past, present, and future considerations for fire safety regulations and compliance. Participate in the conversation and increase fire safety at your facility!

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