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Nov. 4: Increasing Awareness of Safety Risks to Healthcare Team Members from Infectious Aerosols in Perioperative Spaces

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event! This event has been approved by ASHE for 1.0 Contact Hour (1.0 CEC). Thanks to our sponsors, Midwest Associates and BSA Lifestructures. Increasing Awareness of Safety Risks to Healthcare Team Members from Infectious Aerosols in Perioperative Spaces In the wake of the recent pandemic, the […]


Job Posting: Energy Project Manager – Healthcare Engineer

Join Medxcel as we grow our service offerings to support energy consumption and conservation. This is an exciting time to make an impact in healthcare facilities planning as an Energy Project Manager managing capital projects. Learn more and apply.  


ASHE e-Learning Discounts

E learning discount member Earn CECs with ASHE e-Learning    As a health care facility professional during this crisis, we know your time is precious. That’s why ASHE offers online, self-paced education accessible 24/7 for your scheduling convenience.  ASHE e-Learning courses are perfect for developing new skills, reinforcing best practices and earning contact hours for […]


Emergency Order Amending Blanket Waiver On Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms

The Indiana State Department of Health’s March 22, 2020 “COVID-19 National/State Emergency Hospital Blanket Waiver: Conversion of Standard Patient Rooms to Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms (Revised)” (“Isolation Waiver”) has been AMENDED. See the update below: Emergency Order Amending Blanket Waiver On Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms Please share this broadly with your healthcare engineering colleagues.


Rule Modification Concerning the Occupancy or Construction Of Shelters, Care Facilities, and Hospitals During The Public Health Emergency

Due to the public health emergency created by the COVID-19 virus, Governor Holcomb granted agencies broad powers to waive, suspend, or modify existing rules where enforcement would be detrimental to the public welfare during the emergency, subject to his prior approval. See Executive Order 20-05. In an effort to proactively respond to the anticipated need […]


Technician Training: Competency-Based Webinar Series

On the first Tuesday of each month through 2020, competency-based training webinars from IHFEA will begin. IHFEA has developed a format that is highly engaging and will include a certificate for attendance (will need roster and emails for groups attending). Each session will be approximately 45 – 60 minutes long. Participants will need: Paper Pencil […]


Healthcare Engineers: Do you have COVID-19 questions to which you can’t find answers?

Healthcare facility engineering professionals: Do you have questions about COVID-19 with regard to your healthcare facility responsibilities? There are many great resources, such as those on the ISHE website home page, but sometimes you need an answer you can’t find anywhere else. If so, send us your question. We may not be able to answer […]


COVID-19 Blanket Waiver: Conversion of Standard Patient Rooms to Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms

Please see the Emergency Isolation Room Blanket Waiver from the Indiana Department of Health (ISDH) below. Note: This was revised on March 22, 2020. The revised version is below. COVID-19 National/State Emergency Hospital Blanket Waiver: Conversion of Standard Patient Rooms to Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms Please share this broadly with other Indiana healthcare professionals.


ISHE Tour of Franciscan Health Michigan City

Postponed: Tour Franciscan Health Michigan City. This event has been postponed. We will announce the new date when it becomes available. Educational Presentation and Tour. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Note: Central Time) Sponsored by Tonn and Blank Construction.  Event location: Franciscan Health Michigan City  3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, IN 46360 Register Now>>


Job Position: Manager-Facilities – IU Health North Hospital

Manager-Facilities – IU Health North Hospital Serves as the business unit facility leader in planning and developing facilities and new construction. Directs projects (e.g. site repairs/construction, preventive maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion within established time frames, project design and budget. Exercises optimal utilization of personnel and other resources. Oversees the functioning of […]