Healthcare Facilities Network

Healthcare facility operators typically use hand-me-downs; that is, they use software and products that are designed for non-facilities functional areas. They make it work, even though it doesn't really for their needs. Vytal flips that script.It is a technology designed by facility operators for facility operators. It is software made for the areas of accountability that FM leadership manages. Vytal elevates facility management by extending asset lifespan, ensuring regulatory adherence, streamlining capital projects, and championing sustainability. The High Reliability podcast is joined by Neil Ravitz,  Senior VP of Operations for Vytal. In this far-ranging discussion, we discuss careers, military service, academic medical centers and yes, even Vytal. 00:00 Introduction02:00 Serving with a sense of mission  10:40 Software that ties the enterprise together15:22 An end-to-end  healthcare facilities-centric solution   28:20 Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into Vytal  37:20 Built for healthcareOur thanks to Neil for his time. See https://vytalassets.com for more information.  This episode was originally broadcast on the Healthcare Facilities Network.

Paul DeViller, President of the New England Healthcare Engineers' Society, joins the Healthcare Facility Network from Vermont at the NEHES Fall conference. Paul provides his perspective on Chapter leadership, the trades, and priority balancing in this discussion. Topics include:00:00 Introduction02:10 Jumping in03:30 Career journey from the trades to hospital management09:10  Talking NEHES18:30 Balancing priorities23:50 Adapting your management styleOur thanks to Paul for taking time from his busy conference schedule.

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Cref. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function.In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, we discuss a pressing issue facing hospitals nationwide: the ability to attract and retain skilled healthcare facilities management professionals. Our guest, David Emery, Facility Manager at Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, UT, is tackling this challenge head-on. Through innovative facility staffing models, he's offering insights on maintaining talent beyond competitive salaries. Apart from the personal satisfaction you gain from working in healthcare and making a difference in a patient's life, what strategies can give you an edge in talent retention? In this episode, David delves into scheduling and employee development tactics he uses at his facility.  

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Cref. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function.In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, Dr. Lindsey Butler, Vice President of Sustainability at Cref, shares valuable insights on demystifying sustainability. Whether you're just starting your organization's sustainable journey or well along the path, this discussion is a must-listen. Topics covered include: 01:44 Destined for a sustainable career13:18 Sustainability differentiators18:52 What is sustainability29:32 Getting sustainable wins37:04 Avoid these misstepsAs always, thank you for listening. 

The Healthcare Facilities Network sat down with Dennis Ford, Corporate Facilities Management for Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Dennis is running for the 2025 American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Presidency. In this episode, we discuss Dennis' thoughts and strategies on:* The recently held ASHE Innovation Conference* His background and career path* Why he is running for the ASHE Presidency* His proposed platform as President* Challenges and opportunities in healthcare facilities managementOur thanks to Dennis for his time, and good luck to him in the election. Voting closes August 21.

The Healthcare Facilities Network sat down with Alison Brisson, Vice President of Facilities and Support Services for Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, MA. Alison is running for the 2025 American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Presidency. In this episode, we discuss Alison's thoughts and strategies on:* The recently held ASHE Innovation Conference* Her background and career path* Why she is running for the ASHE Presidency* Her proposed platform as President* Challenges and opportunities in healthcare facilities managementOur thanks to Alison for her time, and good luck to her in the election. Voting closes August 21.

The Healthcare Facilities Network sat down with Danielle Gathje, Vice President of Operations for the Fairview Health System in Minneapolis, MN. Danielle is running for the 2025 American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Presidency. In this episode, we discuss Danielle's thoughts and strategies on:* The recently held ASHE Innovation Conference* Her background and career path* Why she is running for the ASHE Presidency* Her proposed platform as President* Challenges and opportunities in healthcare facilities managementOur thanks to Danielle for her time, and good luck to her in the election. Voting closes August 21.

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function.In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, we welcome Lotoya Beard.  Lotoya is the Executive Director of Hospital Maintenance at a major Academic Medical Center.  She also serves as Region 4 Representative for the American Society for Healthcare Engineering. In this episode, we discuss Lotoya's entry into healthcare facilities management, her path to facilities leadership, and how she can use her Engineering Degree in everyday facilities management.   Additional topics include:"I don't recall being told about healthcare facilities management"  Ask questions to shorten the learning curveClimbing the Facilities Management ladder, and working in a male-dominated field Managing peopleFM challenges in 2024ASHE Leadership and balancing facilities workDe-stressingUsing the degree in the Director roleOpportunity in the facility management roleAs always, thank you for listening. 

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function.In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, we welcome  Dr. Steven Call, Assistant Professor at Washington State University and the Founder of Built Environment Resources. With a focus on healthcare facilities management, Steve has dedicated his career to discovering and innovating concepts and tools to address the most critical issues impacting healthcare facilities management. Steve's expertise and authorship were instrumental in the creation of IFMA's recent "North American Medical Center Facility Support Services Benchmarking Report." In this episode, we discuss the survey, specifically:* Research challenges* Laundry, FTEs, and square foot comparison* Aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance* FTE calculation* The best predictor for an accurate FTE count* Comment on salaries and staffing* Compliance as a percentage of facility management budget.  * Benchmarking concerns and capital planning* Changing expectations for FM leaders* Utility expenses by locationAs always, thank you for listening. 

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function.As a Director, one of the toughest decisions you may face is whether or not to evacuate a hospital in an emergency situation, like an equipment failure on a warm summer day. John Crouch, Executive Director of Facilities at AdventHealth in Wesley Chapel, FL, faced this exact scenario. In this podcast episode, John shares how employee autonomy played a crucial role in creating a positive outcome for the hospital. Tune in to learn more about John's leadership journey, including his time in the Marine Corps, and why hesitation can be detrimental to seizing opportunities. Other topics discussed include:Dealing with stressLetting go The role of the Drill InstructorHesitation kills opportunityA Chiller emergencyActing with autonomyInstilling a customer service approachDelivering bad news Employee self-worth"We mentor and teach each other"A path from the Marine Corps to healthcare facilitiesAs always, thank you for listening.This episode debuted on the Healthcare Facilities Network. Please check out the Network and subscribe for more healthcare facilities management content.