Healthcare Facilities Network

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. Today we welcome Thomas Elliott to the High Reliability podcast. Tom is the Director of Facilities Management at the Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. Tom is an Air Force Veteran with a varied career path, including stints overseas and in Biomedical leadership.   In between discussions of road rage and pace cars, we find time to discuss Tom's unique career path, including: Hitting the road(s), literally, and finding direction;  Transitions from military to civilian leadership, and not "chickening out" (15:00);On the importance of effective change management (29:30);Relationships are built over food and faces (41:30);Education, language barriers,  and the FM professional (54:30).A show note, Tom sounds great, me not so much. I tried out a new microphone, and subsequently, I sound a bit mumbled but understandable. Sorry for the rookie mistake on my part, it won't happen again!  Visit our open jobs at https://www.gosselin-associates.com/jobs

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. In this episode, we recap the recently held ASHE Annual Conference.We will look at finding something to love in everybody you work with, the concepts of High Reliability, why you already have the answers to the Compliance Playbook, and Boston food, 2022. Thanks for listening to the High Reliability Podcast.  Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates'  Career Hub website at careers.gosselin-associates.com.See Gosselin/Martin jobs here. 

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. Today we welcome Jonathan Hunley to the show.  Jonathan is the System Director of Facilities Infrastructure for Bon Secours Mercy Health. Jonathan is based in Cincinnati, and he is responsible for the oversight and management of the Bon Secours Mercy Health Non-Threshold Infrastructure Program.  Jonathan has oversight for 35 hospitals in 4 states, totaling more than 15m square feet.This podcast covers three distinct areas, thus the episode title. Topics include: With projects ongoing in multiple hospitals in multiple states, Jonathan provides his perspective into the front lines of healthcare construction.  We discuss the current market and some interesting challenges, including lead times, budgets, labor, pricing, supply and commodities, and prefabrication;On long-range strategic planning and the use of data and analytics in the process, while leading change and creating process (27:00);Making infrastructure “sexy” to C-Level leadership, including ROI creation (40:00);What does Jonathan believe are the most important skills to possess in his system director role (47:00);On degrees, and Jonathan's thoughts, and mine, on the necessity for a degree in healthcare facility management, and why organizations may be doing themselves a disservice with global degree policies (53:00).Thanks for listening to the High Reliability Podcast.  Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates'  Career Hub website at careers.gosselin-associates.com.See Gosselin/Martin jobs here. 

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Today, High Reliability welcomes Carol McCormick. Carol is the Director of Facilities, Plant Operations, & Maintenance for  CHI Health Immanuel and CHI Health Mercy in Omaha, NE. In total, Carol and her team are accountable for roughly 5 million square feet of space. For the first time on a High Reliability episode, we touch on violins and ax throwing, but also leadership, technical aptitude, the importance of communication, and an unlikely journey into facilities management. It's an enjoyable and far-ranging conversation,  with Carol offering enlightening stories from more than 40 years of leadership experience, including: Creighton Blue Jay basketball talk (2:30);Leadership roles, from imaging to facilities management (5:30); Shining the light for others on the importance of facilities, and helping staff communicate that importance through their actions (12:00);Advice for females looking to break into HCFM, and getting comfortable,  all of us, saying “I don’t know” (19:00);Managing a multi-generational workforce, and thoughts on the necessity of the college degree in HCFM leadership (32:00);Tips for working in a matrix-reporting structure (40:00). Thanks for listening to the High Reliability Podcast.  Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates'  Career Hub website at careers.gosselin-associates.com.See Gosselin/Martin jobs here

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Today we welcome Nicholas Derr, associate AIA, to High Reliability. Nick is Project Development Leader for Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS), a subsidiary of CannonDesign. Nick leads facility condition assessments, strategic asset investment planning, project development, capital planning, compliance, and life-safety survey programs throughout the United States for FOS.While we discuss FOS, this episode of High Reliability veers into multiple topic areas that impact all FM professionals, including: What is FOS and why is it relevant to you (7:30);Overcoming technology implementation barriers, and using technology (15:00);On the importance of data collection for good decision making (21:00)How to create an effective business case for the C-suite (31:00);Challenge creates opportunity, and the 80/10/10 Rule (43:00);Thanks for listening to the High Reliability Podcast.  Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates'  Career Hub website at careers.gosselin-associates.com.To learn more about FOS at CannonDesign, please see hereSee Gosselin/Martin jobs here

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Today we offer a podcast I have looked forward to, speaking about education, college, and degrees: Specifically, is a 4-year degree necessary for success in leadership positions in healthcare facility management? We have 3 guests joining us and while the initial question is particular, the ensuing discussion delves into multiple areas. All professionals will get useful nuggets out of this discussion.  The guests joining High Reliability are: Steve Spaanbroek, CEO and Owner of MSL Healthcare Partners, Inc. an Illinois-based firm the assists healthcare organizations improve their physical environments and improve patient outcomes. MSL Healthcare Partners has been assisting companies since 2008. To learn more, see MSL Healthcare Partners.Jason Tate, Director of Plant Operations at MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Cory Majszak, Director of Facility Operations at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  St. Luke's is part of Advocate Aurora Health, a system based in Illinois and Wisconsin.My thanks to Steve, Jason, and Cory for their time and insight. Today's discussion topics include:Is a 4-year degree needed for success?Changing requirements of the director role (13:40);Has the role become too big for a single person (37:00);Channeling Rowdy Roddy Piper (47:00);Quick-hitting communication tips (54:30).Thanks for listening to the High Reliability Podcast.  Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates' new Career Hub website at careers.gosselin-associates.com.See our open jobs here

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Today is a solo podcast with just me, and despite that, I hope you will listen, and I think you will find it interesting.  Today we tell some real-life stories from different organizations,  overlook the New York Jets football team, and provide some hospital culture and resume insight.   Topics include:Some open jobs;A cautionary tale on team interviews (4:30);Assessing with an organization's culture (8:30);An interesting career trend (13:00);Please accept this apology, NY Jet fans, and you will know why here (18:40);On the resume (19:50);Thanks for listening. Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates new Career Hub web site at careers.gosselin-associates.com or the main site at gosselin-associates.comSee our open jobs here

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Today we talk leadership, including healthcare facilities management leadership, with Geoff Schuller, President GH Schuller & Associates in Mission Viejo, California. Geoff’s firm provides consulting, leadership, and solutions for facility accreditation and compliance for ongoing survey readiness.Geoff has a long career in the military and the private sector.  He has served as  Chief Engineer Facilities at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (CA) and as  Acting Chief Engineer Facility Management Service at Loma Linda VA Health Care System (CA). Geoff retired from the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves with 28 years of service, including 7 military tours in expanded roles.Today's topics include:A leadership journey, from Camp Pendleton to USC (3:00);Explaining the why and defining what leadership means (12:00);Good leaders reflect (21:30);Healthcare FM and Healthcare PDC leadership, what's the difference? (31:00);On managing employees who say “I’ve never done that before” and the importance of the Chain of Command (41:30).Thanks for listening. Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates new Career Hub web site at careers.gosselin-associates.com or the main site at gosselin-associates.comSee our open jobs here

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Episode 5 of "So, You Want to Be..."In this episode of High Reliability, we re-introduce So, You Want to Be..., a podcast episode dedicated to exploring the various roles available in healthcare facilities management.  Today we welcome Justin Givens to the High Reliability podcast. Justin is Director of Facilities Services at SUN Behavioral Kentucky in Erlanger, KY.  Justin has the distinction of being the first healthcare facility management professional who we have talked to who comes from the behavioral health world.Justin gives great insight into working in behavioral health. Having worked in an acute care hospital before transitioning into behavioral health, he offers his perspective into the differences and behavioral health challenges. It is an interesting podcast, so please give it a listen.  Today's topics include:Becoming a CNA, and then entering healthcare FM with a clinical background (4:00);Patient interactions, and differences between acute care, behavioral health, and senior living (7:30);Experiences that shape a career path, and finding answers (17:00);Changing mindsets (22:00);Behavioral health construction (41:30).Thanks for listening. Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates new Career Hub web site at careers.gosselin-associates.com or the main site at gosselin-associates.comSee our open jobs here

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. Today,  we welcome Dave Dagenais to High Reliability.  Dave is currently the Senior Director of Plant Operations, Clinical Engineering, Emergency Management, and Safety Officer at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH.  Dave is a former ASHE President (2015) and a former Life Safety Surveyor for The Joint Commission. Dave sits on many NFPA code-making committees and serves on the NFPA Codes and Standards Review Committee for Healthcare; Dave is a  faculty member for NFPA and ASHE. We cover many areas, from advocacy to controlling your destiny to cows, in this multi-topic podcast:  Making career decisions, from an early age (4:00);Making a move to healthcare and starting on the road to advocacy (18:30);How do FM professionals Control their Destiny (31:00);NFPA advocacy, FGI guidelines, and knee-jerk reactions (38:00);Something you may not know about being the ASHE President (50:00); The business of healthcare facility management, and what's required to succeed (56:00).Thanks for listening. Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates new Career Hub web site at careers.gosselin-associates.com or the main site at gosselin-associates.comSign up for our free 45-minute Webinar,  the Healthcare Facility Professional's Toolbox on March 25.....at  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsfuysrzwsHt15UeieYEQcSoNXDA947J8h