volume xxix, number 1 spring 2013...volume xxix, number 1 spring 2013 our 50th annual meeting and...
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Greetings all! First let me say that I am very honored and proud to serve you as this year’s state President. I want to thank everyone for your support of FHEA. We have a new Board of Directors that is strong on leadership and experience and I look forward to working with them and accomplishing great things this year. I was honored to have received a letter from Governor Rick Scott in recognition of my
appointment as President of FHEA. This is a first for FHEA and I wanted to share this with everyone so a copy of the letter is in this edition of the Whistle.
This year’s FHEA Spring Meeting will be held at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort on May 9th and 10th. We have a great educational session with 35 table top exhibitors lined up for Friday. Please register ASAP if you have not already done so. And don’t forget the 6th Annual golf tournament. Our golf guru Greg Hodgson has arranged for this to be held at the LPGA course again. It was a beautiful course when we played it four years ago. Information about these events has been sent out to all members and further info can be found on the FHEA.org website. I hope to see you there!
The 2013 ASHE Annual meeting will be held July 21st through 24th in Atlanta. I look forward to representing FHEA at that meeting, and seeing many of you there. Our 2012 ASHE chapter recognition application has been completed and submitted. We have received the Platinum Award three years in a row now and we believe we qualified again and expect to receive the Platinum Award for 2012. Thanks to Scott McCormick our State VP for assembling the application.
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Our 50th Annual Meeting and Trade Show was a huge success and the Gala was fabulous. That’s a tough act to follow but we are working hard to make the 51st just as successful. Mark your calendars for October 7-9, 2013 at the Hilton Orlando. The joint FHEA/AHCA registration site is now open. We contacted George Mills with The Joint Commission to secure him as a keynote speaker, and although he was booked on those dates we were able to confirm him to speak at next year’s Annual Meeting. We can all look forward to that in 2014. In the meantime, as our program for this year evolves, details will be made available.
One of my goals this year as your President is to grow our membership. I recently received the latest edition of the FHA Directory and found a complete list of Florida
hospitals. There are 320 of them. Alethea provided me with a list of hospitals represented by FHEA members and we have members at only 124 hospitals. That’s only 38%.
I believe we can do better! Alethea and I met with FHA on March 8th to discuss FHEA making a presentation to their members. My thought process here is that if the ‘C suite’ is knowledgeable about the value FHEA brings, they will drive support to their respective Facility Directors and Managers. Our meeting with FHA produced a good exchange of information and ideas. We have requested information about their member makeup so we can determine if there is adequate market share of non FHEA represented hospitals, who they are, and whether there is value in making a presentation to them. We will keep you posted as this develops. Remember you too can help with membership by reaching out to those facility Directors and Managers in your district and discuss FHEA value and invite them to your meetings.
In closing I would like to say thank you to the Board and you for your continued support. And a big thank you to Alethea for doing such a great job as Executive Director.
I hope to see you at the Spring Meeting!
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P.O. Box 150755 Altamonte Sprgs, FL 32701-0755
Phone: (407) 332-7767 FAX: (407) 830-1654
Toll-Free: (877) 235-3432Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.fhea.org
Alethea Vitray Executive Director
FLORIDA HEALTHCAREENGINEERING ASSOCIATION
S p o n S o r SWe are truly indebted to the following companies who have
generously provided sponsorships for this conference.
P L A T I N U M S P O N S O R
29th Spring Meeting
G O L D S P O N S O R S
S I L V E R S P O N S O R S
Request for Sharing Information about Unusual Deficiencies Noted During InspectionsIf anyone has had any unusual items tagged, or unusual deficien-cies noted, during an inspection (AHCA, JCAHO, etc.), please provide me with the details. My plan is to send them on to ASHE to share with all members via the ASHE Advocacy Highway.
Please send those items to my home e-mail address: [email protected]
FROM FRED KIESEL, FHEA ASHE REGION 4 REP:
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THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 A.M. 8:30 6th Annual Golf Scramble LPGA International - Legends Course Daytona Beach P.M. 2:00 Early Registration 4:00 Board of Directors Meeting (Coquina F) 6:00 Hospitality Suites
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 A.M. 7:00 Registration/Table-Top Displays/ Continental Breakfast (Coquina E) 8:15 Welcome/Announcements/Introductions – David Kovacs, CHE, President
8:30 “3 Minutes to Live” - Active Shooter Overview – Brian Jarvis, Director of Training Hot Zone - Law Enforcement & Security Training Division
9:15 “Problems Encountered During Hurricane Sandy” – Dan Chisholm, Sr., Principal MGI Consulting, Inc.10:00 Break/Table-Top Displays
10:30 “Problems Encountered (part 2): Legal Actions Based on Not Yet Adopted NFPA Standards” – Dan Chisholm, Sr. - MGI Consulting, Inc.
11:15 “Surviving AHCA vs The Joint Commission - Navigating NFPA 101” – Wesley Springer, Sr. Sales Rep. Siemens Industry, Inc.Noon Luncheon (Coquina FGH) - visit Table-Top Exhibits
P.M. 1:15 ASHE Update (Coquina E) – Robert Huffman, ASHE Region 4 Representative Facility Management Director, North Mississippi Medical Center - West Point
1:30 “Reliable New Solutions for Old Problems: Fan Arrays and Desaturation Coils” – John D. Winslow, PE, Sales Engineer Tom Barrow Co. 2:15 Questions & Answers Closing Comments/Evaluations Door Prizes – David Kovacs, CHE, President 2:45 Adjournment
P R O G R A M
“riding the Wave”FHEA 29th SPRING MEETING • May 9-10, 2013
Dan Chisholm, Sr. Principal MGI Consulting, Inc.
Registeronline now!www.fhea.orgBrian Jarvis Director of Training Hot Zone
Wesley SpringerSr. Sales RepSiemens Industry, Inc.
John D. Winslow, PESales EngineerTom Barrow Co.
Robert HuffmanASHE Region 4 RepFacility Mgmt DirectorNorth Missippi Med Ctr.
FACULTY
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Acousi Engineering Company of FLAmerican Air FilterAntrac Technologies, Inc.ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutns of FLBarton Malow CompanyBeaconMedaesBelimo AmericasCarpenter Electric, Inc.Clark ConstructionCreative Sign DesignsDebonAir Mechanical Air ConditioningEcowater
29th Spring Meeting ExhibitorsEnergy Air, Inc.Gilbane Building ConpanyHeery InternationalIndustrial Engineering CompanyINNERFACE Architectural SignageInnovative Service SolutionsLSS - Life Safety ServicesMcEnany Roofing, Inc.Momar, IncOriginal Solutions Company, Inc.Premier Water & Energy Technology, Inc.Safe Check
SaniGLAZE MIAMISauer IncorporatedSherwin WilliamsSiemens Industries, Inc. - Bldg Tech. Div.Sleuth Plumbing TechnologiesSuffolk Construction CompanySwisslog Healthcare SolutionsTLC Engineering for ArchitectureTom Barrow CompanyWaco FiltersYorkshore Sales & Marketing, Inc.
FHEA state president David Kovacs, CHE, received this letter from Florida Governor, Rick Scott.
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6th Annual Spring Meeting Golf ScrambleThanks to the generosity of supporting member companies, this event is free for our active members. If you are interested in sponsorsing a foursome, or being included in a foursome, please contact Greg Hodgson at 813/841-3223 or [email protected]
Many thanks to our Golf Scramble Sponsors!
TLC Engineering for ArchitectureBarton Malow
Sherwin WilliamsGilbane Building Company
Henderson EngineeringWehr Constructors
Johnson Controls - OrlandoYorkshore Sales & Marketing
Inpro CorpFlorida Door Controls
Graybar ElectricAndrews Filter & Supply Corp.
LEMA Construction
and our volunteers!
Maintain-It-AllP R O G R A M M A B L E C H E M I C A L M E T E R I N G P U M P
INCORPORATED
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Welcome New Supporting MembersThe following individuals have joined our growing ranks since our last newsletter.TRACY CAREYBusiness DevelopmentOCI Associates, Inc.Altamonte Springs, FL 407/[email protected]
AMIR KAZEMINIAPresident / CEOOCI Associates, Inc.Altamonte Springs, FL 407/[email protected]
KEITH VELLENGALife Safety Services RepresentativeSimplexGrinnellJacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
LORRIE TODDRegional ManagerUVResourcesCary, NC 877/[email protected]
TRACY BIBLE RAULERSONEnergy & Envirn. Solutns Sales Exec.Siemens Industry, Inc.Jacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
TIMOTHY J. MARTINSales AssociateAbsolute Floor CoveringClermont, FL 352/[email protected]
MARK KENDRICKVice PresidentConsolidated Medical Services Inc.Hunt Valley, MD 410/[email protected]
DON ESHELMANVice PresidentW.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.Jacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
MATTHEW LINDEMANNGulf Coast Sales ManagerSafe Check East Inc.North East, MD 866/[email protected]
PHILIPPA “PHIL” EVERYProject ManagerWillis A. Smith Construction, Inc.Sarasota, FL 941/[email protected]
TRAVIS PULEOVice PresidentAll Phase Electric & Maintainence, Inc.Tampa, FL 813/[email protected]
ROBERT A. KELLYMgr - Power Generation SystemsCummins Power South, LLCFt Myers, FL 239/[email protected]
WILLIAM V. BROZOWSKIThermal Sales EngineerClayton IndustriesDallas, GA 770/[email protected]
TERRY MEIERSales ConsultantIngersoll RandOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
RONALD SCOTT (WOLF) ARANTDistrict ManagerCascade Water ServicesJacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
WAYNE VERTProject ManagerHDR Architecture, Inc.Tampa, FL 813/[email protected]
JIM EATONVP - Healthcare Division LeaderHaskellJacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
GREG SHAPIRODirector of Power GenerationCummins Power South, LLCTampa, FL 813/[email protected]
MISTY RANDALLBelfor Property RestorationTampa, FL 813/[email protected]
DALE E. MATTHESBranch ManagerKerney & Associates, Inc.West Palm Beach, FL 561/[email protected]
JASON M. OLSONDirector Product ManagementLifespan Healthcare, LLCLithia, FL 678/[email protected]
MAUREEN DORANClient ManagerAwareManagerBoston, MA 617/[email protected]
HENRY S. RAMOSCommercial Account ExecutiveCORT FurnitureWinter Park, FL 407/[email protected]
BRIAN CAMPBELLPartnerLow Country Firestop LLCBoca Raton, FL 561/[email protected]
MIKE ACREEElectric Power/Industrial SalesRing Power CorporationMidway, FL 850/[email protected]
MARK BARBARULOElectric Power/Industrial SalesRing Power CorporationOrlando, FL 352/[email protected]
JAKE BECHTONElectric Power/Industrial SalesRing Power CorporationOrlando, FL 352/[email protected]
JONATHAN LONGBusiness Development ManagerRing Power CorporationSaint Augustine, FL 904/[email protected]
BRIAN MARTINEZElectric Power/Industrial SalesRing Power CorporationSaint Augustine, FL 904/[email protected]
CHAD TAURMANElectric Power/Industrial SalesRing Power CorporationRiverview, FL 813/[email protected]
CURTIS THOMPSONElectric Power/Industrial SalesRing Power CorporationRiverview, FL 813/[email protected]
RON BOAHNSales ManagerPhoenix Products-A Div of Ring Power CorpJacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
ROBERT LYTLEGeneral Manager, Vice PresidentPhoenix Products-A Div of Ring Power CorpJacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
DREW DANIELLife Safety ConsultantDynaFire, Inc.Ponte Vedra, FL 407/[email protected]
JEREMY E. WAGNERCommercial Account ManagerW.W. Grainger, Inc.Pensacola, FL 850/[email protected]
AARON L. JOHNSONMechanical Project EngineerTLC Engineering for ArchitectureOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
CHRISTOPHER V. O’HARAElectrical Project EngineerTLC Engineering for ArchitectureOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
ANDREW J. LEGROElectrical Project EngineerTLC Engineering for ArchitectureOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
ANTHONY J. ESPOSITOMechanical Project EngineerTLC Engineering for ArchitectureOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
ROBERT L. SYMMESPresidentTriStar Commissioning, Inc.DeLand, FL 407/[email protected]
MARK J. COSTELLOSenior Project ManagerTLC Engineering for ArchitectureOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
LEE A. VAN LIEREProject Mgr/Service Mgr/EstimatorCarter Electric Company, Inc.Daytona Beach, FL 386/[email protected]
DAVID WILDEPrincipalBloc 3 DesignFt. Lauderdale, FL 954/[email protected]
WILLIAM H. LLOYDSpec. Projects & Service CoordinatorColwill Engineering Design BuildTampa, FL 813/[email protected]
SUSAN A. PENDERGRASSDir of Business Develop-HealthcareHeery InternationalOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
TERESA WINELANDPresidentBreakthrough Regulatory Consulting GroupNavarre, FL 314/[email protected]
TAYLOR LEGUEPresidentDatarep, Inc.Palm Beach Gardens, FL 561/[email protected]
KRISTI SMITHMarketing/Sales ManagerSPD Solutions, Inc.Brooksville, FL 352/[email protected]
DAVID P. WEST Healthcare Facility Specialist Sherwin Williams Lutz, FL 813/[email protected]
The phone number was incorrectly listed in the 2012-13 Supporting Member Directory.
CORRECTION TO SUPPORTING MEMB. DIRECTORY
(NEW COMPANY)
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(NEW COMPANY)STEPHEN LAROCCASenior ConsultantKone Inc.Orlando, FL 407/[email protected]
JOANNE STEWARTBusiness Development ManagerCoastal MechanicalMelbourne, FL 321/[email protected]
YARO P. GUTIERREZPalm Harbor, FL 772/[email protected]
BRIAN W. POWERSSales EngineerBCH MechanicalLargo, FL 727/[email protected]
DALE M. DAVISDirector of Business DevelopmentNanak’s Landscaping, Inc.Deerfield Beach, FL 954/[email protected]
RANDALL J. WELSHWater Treatment SpecialistUnited Laboratories, Inc.Lake City, FL 386/[email protected]
SAM SANTABARBARASE Regional Sales ManagerAvtron Loadbank, Inc.Cleveland, OH 216/[email protected]
CHANNING E. EVERETT SR.Branch ManagerTom Barrow CompanyPensacola, FL 850/[email protected]
TODD A. ST. ORESPresidentGulf Coast Air CareGulf Breeze, FL 850/[email protected]
RENé A. FERNANDEZSales RepresentativeWaco FiltersMedley, FL 305/[email protected]
LISA L. BILLMYRERegional Sales ManagerThe Aerial Companies, Inc.Naples, FL 813/[email protected]
MICHAEL H. GERGELVice PresidentKerney & Associates, Inc.Dania Beach, FL 954/[email protected]
JAMES KINGVPKBR Building GroupOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
BRADLY M. NORBURGRental Sales RepRing Power CorporationOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
BO BONENBERGERAcct Development RepHumanscaleJacksonville Beach, FL 904/[email protected]
JERRY RZEWNICKIPresident/OwnerUS Energy SaverJacksonville, FL 904/[email protected]
ADAM L. UCHINBuilding Solutions RepresentativeEngineered Cooling ServicesOrlando, FL 407/[email protected]
ALISON FALCONEDistrict ManagerMannington Commercial/Amtico Int’lBradenton, FL 941/[email protected]
TAYLOR D. MCDONALDDirector Business DevelopmentAlliedBarton Security ServicesMelbourne Beach, FL 954/[email protected]
RON FESSLERSr. Project ManagerGraef-USA Inc.Maitland, FL 407/[email protected]
JOSHUA R. MCCARTYHigh Purity Water SpecialistSiemens Water TechnologiesJacksonville, FL 407/[email protected]
RICK WONGSr. VP SalesMomar, Inc.Lutz, FL 813/[email protected]
KYLE A. MIxONBusiness DevelopmentClark ConstructionTampa, FL 813/[email protected]
RANDY SCOTTNat’l Segment Manager - HealthcareSchneider ElectricOviedo, FL 407/[email protected]
(NEW COMPANY)
(NEW COMPANY)
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FLORIDA HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 150755Altamonte Springs, FL 32715-0755
PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE
PAIDMID FL, FL
PERMIT 0076
CALL FOR ARtICLES – The FHEA uses this newsletter to showcase informational articles about issues critical to healthcare facility operation, maintenance and compliance. Please send your submissions for consideration to: [email protected]
NEWSLEttER SPONSORSHIP OPPORtUNItIES – If your company is interested in sponsoring an issue, please contact the FHEA office: [email protected] or 407-332-7767. This is an effective and economical method to promote your company’s offerings to Florida’s healthcare facility directors, managers and engineers.
As FHEA celebrated 50 years in 2012, so did former FHEA executive director, Shelburn Wilkes and his beautiful wife Rita. Soon after Shelburn addressed us at our Gala celebration, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip of a lifetime to Europe. They visited many cities, even took in a couple operas, but the highlight must have been their trip aboard the Orient Express! Pictured is the elegant couple in their elegant dining car.
Visit www.ahcaseminar.com for info and to register!
SAVE THE DATEFHEA 51st Annual Meeting & trade Show/
AHCA 29th Annual SeminarOctober 7-9, 2013Hilton Orlando
50 YEARS!