The NJDEP has adopted a new regulation (N.J.A.C. 7:27E) which requires the owner or operator of a facility with one or more refrigeration systems (chillers, HVAC units, etc.) that utilize 50 pounds or more of a high-GWP refrigerant to register the facility. Facilities were required to complete the registration by November 1, 2022, so if you have not yet registered your facility, you should through NJDEPonline.com. For step-by-step instructions on how to register your…
2022 Golf Outing
On October 6 the Health Care Facility Manager Society of New Jersey held its Annual Golf Outing. The executive board was informed just a few days prior however of the loss of Darren Siker a longtime colleague and friend of the association and co-chair of the event. Although saddened by the news, Darren brought us a beautiful day with many friends coming together expressing their sorrows for his loss. We…
ASHE CHC Virtual Prep-Course
Dear Region 2 Chapter Members and Guests, You are invited to the ASHE CHC Virtual Prep-Course, on October 21st from 8-4 pm. We have a great speakers online to help us out. As a reminder when you register you will get another link email from the chapter to register on the ASHE site to sign up for the course. There are two price points: $275.00 for Healthcare members $375.00 for…
Swinging Doors in Health Care Facilities Presentation
I’m putting the finishing touches on my lunch and learn presentation for this Thursday, September 29th (1 PM Eastern). If you work with health care facilities in any capacity, this virtual session will help keep you up to date on some of the code requirements specific to these occupancies. I’m presenting the class for the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), but it is open to anyone who would like…
A message from our Advocacy Chair
Members, Colleagues & Friends, I attended the Q3 ASHE Advocacy meeting on 9/14/22 and enclosed is some pertinent information from that meeting. The NFPA Technical meeting in June went well. There were 5 notices of intent to make motions. ASHRAE – working on developing a decarbonization design guide for focusing on hospital. ASHRAE/ASHE 170 – Ventilation for Healthcare facility 2021 edition is available. They are evaluating fan assisted natural ventilation….
Important message from our Advocacy Chair, Tricia Romano, PE
Members, Colleagues & Friends, I will be attending the upcoming quarterly ASHE Advocacy meeting in September where we make recommendations of topics to the Member Tools Task Force to develop articles and tools for next year. These articles and tools will be developed to help healthcare professionals to better optimize the physical environment and will be published in various formats within the HFM Magazine. Please email me at TLR@lockatong.com with any current…
Crystal Leadership Award Recipient
Dear HFMSNJ Members, Colleagues & Friends, Each year the distinguished ASHE Crystal Eagle Leadership award recognizes one outstanding member for their excellent leadership qualities, innovation and overall contribution to the ASHE and/or the field of healthcare engineering and facility management. We are beyond proud of our very own James (Jim) Shoemaker for receiving this award at ASHE”s 59th annual conference in Boston this July. Please take a look at the…
ASHE Chapter Award
Dear HFMSNJ Members, Colleagues & Friends, It is with great pleasure to inform you we fulfilled the requirements of the ASHE 2021 Levels of Affiliation Awards program. We successfully earned the status of Platinum for the 30th consecutive year (since 1992)! The HFMSNJ has been a Platinum Chapter since ASHE created the Chapter Awards. Although compiling the detailed submission is a lengthy and nuanced task, it is always worth it!…
