Facilities and Support Services Executives
The Meetings
The Members formally convene two times per year, spring and fall, for a two-day interactive session. Participants identify the issues they want to explore and the experts they want to hear from. A typical two-day Roundtable seminar will feature 3-5 speakers (outside speakers and/or Members themselves) making presentations on recent trends and innovative projects.
Issues may include topics such as:
- Rising construction costs
- Commissioning or not?
- “Green”/LEED considerations
- Applying Lean and Six Sigma concepts to all future construction projects whether a renovation, relocation, expansion, or new construction.
- Expediting the front end design and scoping for all projects to maintain the construction schedule and completion dates. Getting design input from user groups (and medical staff) in a timely manner.
- Managing operations after purchase.
- Declining reimbursement. Meeting the community’s needs with challenging resources – under insured/no insurance on the increase.
- Automated Guided Vehicles--We are considering these for our project and need to learn as much as possible from facilities with experience.
- System Redundancy--How much is enough or too much?
- Security Systems--What are facilities planning, and how do they tie into existing?
- Approaches to effectively managing multiple construction projects on multiple campuses (appropriate level of staffing, internal vs. outside resources, etc.).
- What should I be doing to reduce energy costs?
- “Best practice” in Wayfinding at a large hospital campus.
- Cost management of capital projects in a time of escalating material costs
- The role of a Program Manager--Who is the client?
- Administration, VPs and Nursing in particular, has difficulty understanding the building and infrastructure limitations as more and more “soft” space is converted to patient care or clinical space. The Facility Department is blamed for this shortcoming, and I am looking for some simple way to present this problem via communications, studies, code issues, or other educational methods. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
- Management Succession--What approaches have worked for internal development? Or do you jump into the market place and recruit?
The participants also enjoy the cross-pollination of ideas during Open Discussion sessions. Members are encouraged to present the issues/problems they are currently facing so that fellow Members can advise one another as peer consultants. During these interactive discussions, Members share new innovations and projects-in-process using a "grand rounds" format.
All Roundtable Meetings are skillfully facilitated to avoid wandering discussions and to promote productive dialogue and the efficient use of time spent "around the table." The "think tank" approach of the Roundtable provides a very high quality educational experience one cannot easily find elsewhere.
The Roundtable Dues, Attendance and Guest Policy
Tuitions at these meetings are covered by yearly membership dues. Meeting attendance must be a high priority. A Member is strongly encouraged to send an appropriate substitute in the event he or she is unable to attend a scheduled Roundtable Meeting.
A Member may bring one guest to any Meeting, particularly an individual who is considering membership. Guest registrations are made in advance (at no additional charge)--limited to four total per Roundtable Meeting.
In order to cover the costs of
the semi-annual meetings, including speaker fees, appropriate research,
and operating expenses, Members pay $2,995 for two consecutive
meetings.
Scheduled Meetings of The Healthcare Roundtable
for Facilities and Support Services Executives
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November 6-7, 2008
The Westin Stonebriar Resort
Frisco (North Dallas), TX
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May 7-8, 2009
Four Seasons
Atlanta, GA
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“The Roundtable provides a valuable forum to exchange ideas with a peer group that shares common experiences and that faces similar challenges. The national breadth of the Roundtable enhances the experience as it provides a macro view of issues that impact what we do. Not only is the depth of knowledge of the participating executives is outstanding but it is freely shared.” --Tony Thomas, System Director Corporate Real Estate, HealthEast, St. Paul, MN
“The Healthcare Roundtable has been a great learning experience, where not only are we able to hear trends and ideas from professionals in a small setting, but we are also able to interact with one another to exchange ideas. The Roundtable has been a valuable investment for Legacy Health System.” --Larry Hill, Director Corporate Real Estate, Legacy Health System, Portland, OR
“My membership in the Facilities Group of The Healthcare Roundtable has permitted me to participate in many relevant discussions with my peers from hospitals/systems from around the USA. It is very useful to learn how many of the same issues are handled differently, and just as well, by other leaders. I’ve learned for the first time about new methods and/or technologies at the Roundtable meetings – concepts that have become cutting edge in the following months.” --Charles B. Truax, Executive Director - Construction Dept., Summa Health System, Akron City Hospital Campus, Akron, OH
“I have found the RT helpful to:
· Step away from the bustle of the job in a setting that is informative and relaxing
· Learn from others with projects and problems that have RELEVANCE to our organization
· Learn from presentations from industry leaders on timely topics of interest
· Share ideas and get candid comments back from colleagues”
--Dan Miesle, Director of UK HealthCare Facility Planning & Development, UK Healthcare, Lexington, KY
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