ISHE Issues

The Five Star OR

By Mary Ann Derr, RN, MBA

With the integration of five key elements, the design and construction of the most complex perioperative projects will attain stellar results. What is it that qualifies as a "star" element in planning, designing and building an exemplary operating room? Let’s consider the process for existing hospitals in planning renovation or expansion of a perioperative area. This includes pre-op, holding, surgery and post-operative areas. First and foremost, it is crucial to consider the safety of the surrounding patient-occupied space. Whenever there is construction in or near patient care areas, the utmost caution must be exercised.

Midwest Healthcare Engineering Conference

November 4-6, 2009
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

Conference Highlights

Educational Sessions and More!
Learn the latest about our industry from experts, pick up tips and advice from colleagues, and take an exclusive tour of Lucas Oil Stadium!

Visit www.midwest-healthcare-engineering.org for a description of each session and to register today.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Trade Show - Exhibitors will be on hand to display the latest products and services you need to improve and maintain your facility.

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dinner and Comedian - Enjoy a delicious meal and the comedy of Craig Tornquist. Tornquist’s unique mixture of song parodies, impressions, and audience interaction has put smiles on even the most skeptical of faces.

Friday, November 6, 2009

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lucas Oil Stadium Tour - The tour includes a trip across the field, the visitor locker room, press box, a suite and more! This tour is available at the discount price of $5.

Register today at www.midwest-healthcare-engineering.org or call 317-713-1551 for more details.

ISHE Summer Annual Conference Highlights and Survey Results

On August 21, 2009, ISHE summer conference was hosted by ESCO communications. See photos from the conference.

The morning session, Defining Priorities For Your Organization, introduced a proven methodology to building consensus and creating alignment within an organization. The process addressed a variety of priorities that healthcare facilities are faced with today and will be in the future (i.e. Facility Planning, Technology Planning & Integration, etc.). The Solutions Navigator™ game board was introduced and participants evaluated a set of healthcare facility needs and best practices based on their own perspective of their organization or one of their clients. See the summary and outcome of our Healthcare Facilities Navigation Exercise.