Ohio Association for the Healthcare

Environment

November 28, 2012

ConneXion 

Welcome!

To ConneXions!

Educational Presentation

Serving Leadership – A Developmental Journey

Chris Nagel, MASenior Project Manager for Continuous Improvement

Cleveland Clinic

2013 Fall Conference & Market Place

August 7, 2013• Embassy Suites, Independence

Goal is 150 – looking for 100 healthcare attendees

Exhibit Space for 40 exhibitors

Website Update

www.ohioahe.orgMembers Only section went “live” on

October 1, 2012• Members received email notification when

your account was activated• Information on monthly meetings,

educational sessions, etc., have been posted there.

• You will have the ability to register for conference or educational presentations.

Website Update

Phase 4 will start in January 2013.“Payment feature” is most important

add-on during Phase 4On-line store will be addedLinkedin and Facebook ‘links’ will also

be available.

AHE 2013 National Conference Update1. To be held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 20132. Over 550 ES Professionals from around the US.3. 180 Exhibitors4. There are many educational presentations featuring

HCAPHS, How to develop ES dashboards, OR disinfection guidelines, hand hygiene, floor care, Integrated Waste Management, sustainability, HCAHPS Best Practices, Hiring for Engagement, etc.

5. Great Networking Opportunities.6. Go to “AHE.org” to pre-register!7. Would like to have a nice contingent from Ohio at

the 2013 Conference!!

AHE Updates

New requirements that 20% of state chapter membership must be AHE members.

Chapter leadership must be AHE members.

Preferred that 20% of chapter members attain CHESP certification status.

AHE Updates

OAHE is one of largest, most active chapters in the last 4 years.

Opportunities to serve on AHE Educational Committee for the 2013 AHE National Conference to be held in Indianapolis from September 15 – 18.

OAHE is being utilized as a “resource chapter” by the national office.

AHE Updates

AHE is forming “Chapter Advisory Council” in 2013. We have been asked to be a part of that council.

Coming in 2013Coming in 2013

Updated website features Closer collaboration with AHE for Ohio members. Expanded educational offerings for Ohio AHE

members. Discounted membership rate for OAHE members who

join national AHE. Possible affiliation with Ohio Hospital Association. Expanded mailings to health care institutions across

the state. New “partnership level” being considered.

We Need Your Help!We Need Your Help!

Word-of-mouth advertising about Ohio AHE is the BEST kind of advertising that requires only one thing – YOUR TIME.

If you are not a member, WE NEED YOU! Pick up a membership form today.

Let others know about OAHE and our monthly meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend!

For more information about OAHE, please visit our website at http://www.ohioahe.org

For the lastest information, visit us on the web at:

Find OAHE on LinkedinGroup ID: Ohio Association for the Healthcare Environment

www.ohioahe.org

Thank You For Attending!