Monthly Educational Meeting! Looking Ahead: Healthcare Facilities HVAC / Power Contingency Planning Offers Flexibility and Peace of Mind
2021-10-20 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

2021 Energy Conference
2021-11-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States

SMSHE 2021 Annual Holiday Luncheon
2021-12-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Wabeek Country Club, 4000 Clubgate Drive, Bloomfield Twp., MI, 48302, United States
About our Holiday Luncheon!

2022 SMSHE Vegas Casino Night
2022-03-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Wabeek Country Club, 4000 Clubgate Drive, Bloomfield Twp., MI, 48302, United States
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022 – 6:30pm
Wabeek Country Club
4000 Clubgate Drive
Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302
248.855.0700
TICKETS
SMSHE Members – 60.00
Non-Members – 75.00
Admission Fees Include:
Gambling Fun
Awesome Hors d’Oeuvres
Adult Beverages (3 Drink Tickets Each)
Great Prizes Awarded to Top Three Winners
SPONSORSHIPS
“Viva Las Vegas” Sponsorship (includes 6 admission tickets) – 500.00
“Casino Royale” Sponsorship (includes 4 admission tickets) – 400.00
“Oceans 11” Sponsorship (includes 2 admission tickets) – 300.00
(Please contact David Rott at david.rott@amistee.com with each attendee’s name after registration)
All Sponsorship Packages Include:
Recognition in event brochure and signage
Recognition in all promotional materials
Recognition in post-event newsletter
The gratitude of the SMSHE membership
Prize Sponsorships Also Available
If interested in donating a prize, please send an email to david.rott@amistee.com or James.Krzywiecki@medxcel.com
REGISTER HERE
2022 SPONSORS TO DATE:
“Viva Las Vegas” Sponsors
Amistee Air Duct Cleaning & Insulation
Guardian Plumbing & Heating
Sani-Vac Service, Inc.
“Casino Royale” Sponsors
HealthSoft RF, LLC
“Oceans 11” Sponsors
PM Environmental

EDUCATIONAL MEETING! Conquering Roof Asset Management; Systematic Approach and Six-Figure Mistakes
2022-06-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
About this event

Presentation Synopsis:
Review economical approach to establishing a Roofing Asset Management Program through inspection, condition reporting, leak response and 3-5 year budgetary plans based on Scopes of Work specifically developed for higher-risk environments such as the Healthcare industry. In addition, we’ll review the most common reasons roofing projects fail and how to avoid those challenges.
Speaker Bio:
Brad Konvolinka, Area Manager, The Garland Company
Hands-on, experienced problem solver specializing in commercial roofing and waterproofing products and application. Offering service and technical support to building owners and managers, design professionals, and contractors in all areas of roofing, wall claddings, and waterproofing.
Proficiencies Commercial Roofing Design, Professional Assessment – including Local Budget Reporting, Scopes of Work, Technical Specification, Development and Custom Details, Contractor Safety, Quality Assurance and Project Implementation, and Strategies from Conception to Annual Inspections
Responsibilities include:
Assessments of existing built-up, modified asphalt, EPDM, TPO, PVC, polyurethane foam & metal roof systems
Development of minimum performance standards to generate consistency
Provide information of deck type & conditions and recommend proper fastening methods. Help determine compliance with plumbing code.
Evaluate and recommend insulation systems ranging from flat and tapered rigid insulation boards to poured lightweight concrete decks. Technical support for attaching adhered and mechanically fixed systems
Recommend and supervise non-destructive infrared and nuclear moisture surveys when necessary.
Provide summary of existing conditions with photo documentation. Offer alternatives, recommendations and budgets – consider repair, restoration and replacement options depending on a number of factors including Owner input and long term plans for the facility.
Pre-construction and scheduled job meetings
Regular supervision of the job in progress
Interface with Owner’s representative to keep them abreast of project progress
On-site inspections of warrantied roofs
Assistance with contractor solicitations for bids
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by The Garland Company.
There is NO CHARGE to attend if you’re employed directly by a healthcare facility.

26th SMSHE Annual Golf Outing
2022-08-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Links of Novi, 50395 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Join the SMSHE members and guests in our 26th Annual Golf Outing Friday, August 5th, 2022!
This SMSHE tradition is a fun-filled day for golfers of all levels.
FORMAT
We are playing a four person best ball format (scramble). This format is better named “Best Score”. We maintain a KEEP PACE PROGRAM.
CONTESTS
Hole in One Closet to the Pin Men/Women Longest Drive Men/Women Numerous Door Prizes
REGISTER HERE

Educational Meeting - Air Movement Systems with ECM Technology
2022-10-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
About this event

Presentation Synopsis:
In this presentation, Mo Afshin will talk about advancements in air flow movement technologies, and new changes in industry codes and standards regarding fans. This presentation is focused on fan arrays utilizing EC (Electronically Commutated) motors.
Speaker Bio:
Mo Afshin is currently a Sales Manager at Q-PAC Fan Systems.
His primary responsibility is to aid engineering and sales personnel in proper design and application of air movement systems. He obtained his Master of Applied Science in Mechanical engineering in the field of energy recovery and humidity control and has since been active in the industry. Mo is the current chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 5.5; Air-to-Air Energy Recovery and is a member of Technical Committee 5.1; Fans. He is a past president of ASHRAE British Columbia Chapter. Mo is a registered Professional Engineer in province of British Columbia.
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by ThermalNetics.
There is NO CHARGE to attend if you’re employed directly by a healthcare facility.

SMSHE 2022 Annual Holiday Luncheon
2022-12-14 11:00 - 14:30 | Freedom Hill Banquet and Event Center, 15000 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312, United States
Please join us for the 2022 SMSHE Holiday Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting!

Educational Meeting - Strategic Energy Management (SEM)
2023-01-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
About this event

Presentation Synopsis:

As energy efficiency and optimization efforts progress, organizations find it increasingly challenging to manage the wide range of energy efficiency opportunities and continuously improve energy management over a long-term life cycle. Without a formal plan, facility managers and energy managers can be overwhelmed by their day-to-day responsibilities, organizational energy saving targets, project management obligations, equipment and system maintenance, and emerging technologies.
To address these challenges, Strategic Energy Management (SEM) provides a holistic long-term approach that guides customers to manage energy use with focus on business practice change and commitment from executive management, facility management, and facility staff to reduce energy waste and improve energy intensity.
At its foundation, SEM promotes commitment, planning, energy management education, measurement of energy performance, and continues improvement. SEM equips and enables facility management and staff to impact consumption through operational and behavioral change.
In this presentation, Mr. Feras Karim will introduce the audience to the concept of SEM with a focus on customer/end-user benefits. The presentation will cover the following:

What is SEM?
How SEM works
Is SEM the right program for you?
SEM program benefits

Speaker Bio:
Mr. Feras Karim is a Solution Architect with 27 years of experience specializing in Energy Efficiency, Building Automation Systems (BAS), enterprise energy management systems, and Strategic Energy Management (SEM). He is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) that has managed projects for several Fortune 500 clients.
Feras is currently serving as Program Manager for DTE’s Hospital Strategic Energy Management Program, providing program design and development, outreach, and implementation services.
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by DTE.
There is NO CHARGE to attend if you’re a SMSHE Member!

Nanobubbles – Tiny Fighters of Your Biggest Cost and Energy Wasters
2023-02-08 11:30 - 13:00
Speaker Bio:
Rick Atkins is an experienced business development manager with deep knowledge of the fabrication, construction and water industries. He has been involved in research and development of nanobubble technology for the mechanical industry since 2015, and has been responsible for expanding Rapid Water Technologies’ markets and finding new applications, such as those for the industrial, institutional and hospitality industries.
Presentation Synopsis:
Nanobubbles – Tiny Fighters of Your Biggest Cost and Energy Wasters
What’s plaguing the water systems in your facility? Calcium buildup? Biofilm growth and equipment fouling? The high cost of chemicals and energy use? Rapid Water Technologies has a tiny solution for your biggest water problems. Nanobubble technology transforms existing noncondensable gases into millions of nanobubbles/ml of water preventing scale and biofilm buildup. Learn how maintenance professionals and scientists are harnessing the flow of nanobubbles through water systems to improve water quality and lower energy maintenance costs.
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by Rapid Water Technologies.
There is NO CHARGE to attend if you’re a SMSHE Member!

Code Updates and Frequently Identified Regulatory Survey Findings
2023-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Freedom Hill Banquet and Event Center, 15000 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights, MI, 48312, United States
Speaker Bio:
Pier-George Zanoni, PE, CIH
Facility Engineering Licensed Specialist
LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems
Health Facilities Engineering Section
Pier-George Zanoni, PE, CIH has been a plan reviewer/ surveyor for the Health Facilities Engineering Section for the past 19 years. He is a registered engineer and Certified Industrial Hygienist. Pier-George received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Michigan State University in 1978.
Pier-George Zanoni also worked for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association for over twenty years, with ten of those years managing their Occupational Health & Environmental Safety department. In this capacity, Pier-George provided training & consultation on numerous health, safety, and environmental issues as well as health care codes & standards compliance.
Presentation Description:
Code updates from the State of Michigan from the Bureau of Community and Health Systems and frequent Code questions answered from the Health Facilities Engineering Division (HFES). Attendees will learn specifics of latest changes in the Health Facilities codes adopted in Michigan including items such as proposed changes to the FGI Guidelines.

Building Code cycle updates
HFES Plan review FAQs
FGI Guidelines recent 2022 changes and future 2026 edition
Update on state and federal regulatory changes related to health care facilities
ASHRAE 188 vs proposed ASHRAE 514p water management
The new ICRA 2.0
Common issues

Barrier free
Dead ends & backflow prevention
Ventilation air flows, temperature & humidity
Some hot fire safety issues

Lunch / Meeting sponsored by SMSHE.
There is NO CHARGE to attend if you’re a SMSHE Member!

From the Boiler Room to the Board Room – Communicating the VALUE of Infrastructure Investment to Non-Facility Leadership
2023-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
Summary Description:
As an industry, we have historically underinvested in our infrastructure. It is a well-known fact, first recognized by the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) in a report published
back in 2017. Now in 2023, the lagging financial challenges imposed by the pandemic will likely continue to exacerbate this situation for years to come; especially when considered
along with other macro-economic trends affecting the national and global economies. Simply put, there is a false narrative that money spent on infrastructure has no return. We all
know that’s not true. In this session, we will discuss the “business” of facility management and introduce a new financial framework to guide you as you construct and sell future budget
requests. Managing a facility is different than maintaining a facility.
Quoting Warren Buffet, “Price is what you pay, VALUE is what you get.” Does your non-facility leadership understand the VALUE of what you do? Let’s change the way we tell our story!

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the difference between a cost-center and a profit-center and challenge ourselves to redefine the “Business” of facility management.
2. Introduce the basic concepts of income statements and balance sheets to create a framework for communicating facility investment needs.
3. Conduct “Sales” Training 101. Use the Features, Advantages, Benefits framework to articulate the VALUE streams of infrastructure investment to non-facility leadership.
4. Identify common objections that are often used to justify budget limitations and discuss alternative means of “Selling” the ROI of infrastructure investment.
Speaker Biography:
Mark Mochel, MBA, CHFM, PMP, ACABE is currently a Strategic Account Executive at Brightly, a Siemens company. Before joining Brightly, he was a Co-Founder and Senior Vice President
at Facility Health Inc., where he was instrumental in introducing new infrastructure investment solutions and benchmarking capabilities to the healthcare industry. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, an MBA from The University of Michigan, and has held executive leadership roles in multiple industries, providing a unique perspective on the challenges facing healthcare facility management today. As an active speaker at both state and national conferences, Mark is passionate about sharing his experience with all who serve and are served through the environment of care.

CEU Speaking Experience:
• ASHE National Annual Conferences 2019, (Virtual) 2020, 2021, 2022
• MiSHE (Michigan) Annual Conferences 2016, 2018, 2022
• KHEA (Kansas) Annual Conference 2018
• ISHE/MWHCEC (Indiana) Annual Conferences 2018, 2019
• HESNI (Northern Illinois) Annual Conferences 2018, 2019, 2022
• ASHE Region 8 Annual Conference 2019
• NSHE (Nebraska) Annual Conference 2020
• ACE Summit and Reverse Expo (Virtual) 2021
• THEA (Tennessee) Annual Conference 2021
• WHEA (Wisconsin) Annual Conference 2021
• AAHE (Arkansas) Annual Conference, 2022
• AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, 2022
• ACHE Annual Congress, 2022
• IFMA Facility Fusion Annual Conference, 2022
• ISHE (Idaho) Annual Conference Keynote 2022

Register Now! 27th Annual Golf Outing
2023-07-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Links of Novi, 50395 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Join the SMSHE members and guests in our 27th Annual Golf Outing Friday, July 21st, 2023!
This SMSHE tradition is a fun-filled day for golfers of all levels.
FORMAT
We are playing a four person best ball format (scramble). This format is better named “Best Score”. We maintain a KEEP PACE PROGRAM.
CONTESTS
Hole in One Closet to the Pin Men/Women Longest Drive Men/Women Numerous Door Prizes

Engineering Controls in Compounding Pharmacies
2023-10-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
Summary Description:

This presentation will introduce the basics of engineering controls in Compounding Pharmacies, focusing on the updates to USP 797 and 800 standards, which will become official on November 1, 2023. These standards impact the room pressurization monitoring and control of the critical spaces. Items discussed throughout this program will include:

Identifying the requirements needed for Primary and Secondary Engineering Controls.
Distinguishing between sterile, non-sterile, hazardous and non-hazardous mixing spaces.
Selecting and laying out room pressure controls for a Compounding Pharmacy.
Understanding the difference in airflow control types and their application in Compounding Pharmacies.
Review implementation challenges.

Speaker Biography:
Charles Frost is Michigan Air Products’ Critical Controls Business Development Manager. He has 30+ years of experience in designing, installing and maintaining airflow control systems for critical environments.

SMSHE 2023 Annual Holiday Luncheon & Annual Business Meeting
2023-12-13 11:00 - 14:30 | Private: Rochester Hills Banquet Center, 1919 Star Batt Dr., Rochester Hills, MI, 48309, United States
SMSHE Holiday Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting
Join us for the last SMSHE event of the year. The event is free for all current SMSHE members. Now is a great time to join SMSHE, if not already. Please visit our website to join today! Join SMSHE!
Professional and Associate Members – Free (+ Donation)
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Sponsors will be recognized on all future email reminders, as well as on a PowerPoint Presentation and Table Top Displays at the event.
Once again, we ask that you please bring a gift for the Penrickton Center for Blind Children. Penrickton Wish Lists will be distributed with gift ideas. If you’re devoid of ideas (or time), gift cards and monetary donations are always welcome.
This is always a great event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Smoke Containment Strategies for Elevator Hoistways & Lobbies
2024-01-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
Summary Description:

This presentation explains how smoke migrated in a multi-story building fire and discusses how building codes have evolved to address this danger and why they mandate smoke containment in specific areas of a structure. Product applications and assemblies designed to meet building code requirements and limit vertical smoke migration via elevator hoistways and lobbies are explained.
Learning Objectives:

Explain the behavior of the fire and smoke in a mid- or high-rise building and how smoke migration can inhibit means of egress via elevator hoistways & lobbies and compromise the lifesafety of building occupants
Discuss how the building codes address smoke control in multi-level buildings and the building design measure that must be taken to enhance occupant safety
Evaluate and compare the product applications and assemblies designed to meet building code requirements and limit smoke migration via elevator hoistways and lobbies
List building design and product configuration options that comply with building code requirements for egress planning

Speaker Biography:
Candace Kitchen,
Customer Service Specialist
Candace is the primary presenter and educator for Total Door integrated door systems, life safety and building code courses. She has more than four years’ experience in working with architects, engineers, hotels, fire safety personnel and others to ensure that they have the latest information on life safety building codes and product options to ensure compliance. Candace is a central part of Total Door Systems’ customer service team, and helps each customer with her characteristic high energy and positivity.

Safety Matters - Lockout Tagout in the Hospital Setting
2024-02-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
Summary Description:

The discussion by Brady Corp. will focus on these topics as it pertains to equipment lockout:

OSHA 1910.147 and how it relates to facility equipment and patient facing equipment as well.
The difference between a lockout program vs. procedures vs. devices
Best practices for staying in compliance w/ annual reviews and training
Lockout devices and who is authorized to use them.

Speaker Biography:
Seth Glazer

Senior Territory Manger – Visual Workplace Safety
5 Years with Brady Corporation
20 years Total in Safety, PPE, MRO
QSSP enrolled w/ OSHA 30 Hours
Critical Business Issue Project Management

Microgrids Presentation
2024-03-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
Summary Description:

The presentation will focus on assessing and upgrading existing electrical infrastructure with strategies to integrate microgrids, plan for electrification of building systems, and implement EV charging.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate existing electrical distribution impacts when integrating:

Electrification for decarbonization goals
Regional and client-owned Microgrids
EV charging infrastructure

Upgrade strategies of existing electrical distribution:

Evaluating condition, reliability, and Code compliance
Expanding and/or replacing standby generators
Service entrance replacement

Speaker Biography:
Richard A. Vedvik, PE, CHEPP

Richard is a senior electrical engineer, an acoustical engineer, and a corporate education leader with 19 years experience at IMEG Corp. His project resume exceeds $6 billion in construction with more than 600 projects, the majority of which are in healthcare. Richard is a Certified Healthcare Emergency Power Professional (CHEPP), has over 16 publications with Consulting & Specifying Engineer Magazine, and he teaches evening classes at a local community college.

THE SMSHE SCHMOOZE!
2024-04-10 20:00 - 23:30 | Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel – Mid Level Bar, 7741 M-72E, Williamsburg, MI, 49690, United States
Unofficially in conjunction with the AIA Healthcare Seminar on April 11 and 12, 2024.
All SMSHE members, non-members, and any conference attendee with a pulse & credit card are invited to join us! Respectfully register by midnight on April 5, 2024 so we know how many to expect. Vendors, suppliers, and SMSHE will cover some of the alcohol expenses but nothing is official, so BYOCC!

2024 Healthcare Symposium
2024-05-08 07:30 - 17:00 | MSU Management Education Center, 811 West Square Lake Road, Troy, MI, 48098, United States
We are excited to invite you to the 2024 SMSHE (Southern Medical Society for Healthcare Engineering) Symposium, taking place on May 8th! Join us for a full day of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and expert presentations centered around the latest advancements in healthcare facility management.
Schedule and Topics:

Breakfast: Kickstart your day with a delicious breakfast served before the sessions begin.

Donald Page (ASHE Region 5): Gain insights into the latest ASHE updates from Director of Engineering.
Jonathan Flannery (ASHE Regulatory Affairs): Discover ASHRAE/ASHE Guideline 43 and its significance in healthcare ventilation systems.

Lunch: Enjoy a catered lunch while networking with fellow professionals and speakers.

Kishor Khankari, Ph.D (AnSight): Explore “Airflow Management for Healthcare Facilities.”
Pier-George Zanoni (Health Facilities Engineering Section): Delve into the topic of Health Facilities Physical Environment Code Updates and Current Regulatory Issues

Happy Hour and Networking: Conclude the day with a refreshing happy hour, providing further opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Limited Sponsorships Available for Healthcare Professionals:
If you are a healthcare professional interested in attending, limited sponsorships are available. Please reach out to Liz Lyon at elyon@roncelli-inc.com for more details.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your knowledge, connect with industry peers, and stay updated on the latest trends in healthcare facility management.

REGISTER NOW - SMSHE 28th Annual Golf Outing
2024-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Links of Novi, 50395 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Join the SMSHE members and guests in our 28th Annual Golf Outing Friday, July 19th, 2024!
This SMSHE tradition is a fun-filled day for golfers of all levels.
Register by clicking on the Link below.
FORMAT
We are playing a four person best ball format (scramble). This format is better named “Best Score”. We maintain a KEEP PACE PROGRAM.
CONTESTS
Hole in One Closet to the Pin Men/Women Longest Drive Men/Women Numerous Door Prizes
This year our outing giveaway is a pair of FootJoy golf shoes for every player registered in a foursome. Please make sure you click the link in your receipt after you register to select your shoes.

Air Handling Units, The Elephant in the Room
2024-08-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, 1101 W. University Drive, Rochester, 48307, United States
Speaker Bio:

Jack Kovalski
AQUIS
Director of Sales, Midwest Region
Mr. Kovalski has been in the Commercial HVAC Industry since January 1988, and with AQUIS since 2011.
Presentation Synopsis:
Air Handling Units, The Elephant in the Room
Air Handling Units; The Elephant in the Room that can represent up to 40% of Your Utilities, and be a Breeding Ground for Air Borne Viruses.
Learning Objectives:

Your Entire HVAC System -i.e. Chillers, Boilers, etc. Serve Your Air Handling Units, yet Your AHU’s are usually the least maintained.
Learn how to Ease Budget Constraints by Increasing AHU Efficiency, and also Qualifying for Utility Rebates.
Increase Indoor Air Quality while also Abating the Potential Breeding Ground for Air Borne Viruses.
What is ATP Testing?
Consider Refurbishing Your AHU’s for a fraction of Replacing, while being code compliant, and contributing to Sustainability.
Understand that these AHU Upgrades can be Completed Conveniently.

Lunch / Meeting sponsored by AQUIS

EDUCATIONAL MEETING- Understanding AAMI ST108 for Water Quality in Sterile Processing
2024-10-09 12:00 - 15:00 | Corewell Auditorium, 3711 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073, United States
SPEAKER BIO:

Mayowa Ojuade
NALCO Water, An Ecolab Company
In his role as an ITC for Nalco Water, Mayowa specializes in sterile processing, waterborne pathogen risk management and water management plans. He holds a BS in Biology from the University of Oklahoma and an MS in Biosciences from Kansas City University. As a member of AAMI’s ST108 committee, Mayowa has been involved in the standard’s development since its inception.
PRESENTATION SYNOPSIS:
From cleaning to sterilization, water is critical to medical device processing. Poor water quality presents multiple threats, including:

Reduced cleaning effectiveness
Potential health risk for surgical site infections (SSIs)
Shortened useful life of medical devices

In this webinar, experts from Nalco Water will review the new ANSI/AAMI Standard 108 for maintaining optimal water quality in your sterile processing department. You’ll also gain valuable insights regarding:

Water management programs
Pretreatment systems
Routine monitoring

Lunch / Meeting sponsored by NALCO Water, an Ecolab Company

Toss and Tacos with SMSHE
2024-10-17 15:30 - 19:00 | Great Shots Backyard Bar and Games, 36901 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, 48035, United States
2024 SMSHE CORNHOLE EVENT!!
SMSHE is excited to invite you to a fantastic afternoon of fun, food, and connections at Great Shots Backyard Bar and Games in Clinton Township! Whether you’re a member or a non-member, this is your chance to mix, mingle, and network with fellow colleagues in the healthcare engineering industry.

ICRA Containment and Classifications in Todays Healthcare Setting
2024-11-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
SPEAKER:

Scott Harrison
Temporary Wall Systems
Speaker Bio:
Scott Harrison is the owner and operator behind Temporary Wall Systems Ann Arbor & Sterling Heights. TWS are experts in temporary ICRA containment for occupied hospitals and healthcare settings as well as retail & commercial renovations. Scott works in tandem with Ryan Bufalini, a fellow TWS owner and operator, to cover both the Metro Detroit region as well as the entire state of Michigan.
Before leading TWS, Scott’s professional background spanned 35 years in Marketing, Advertising, and Business Management. His career afforded him the opportunity to live and work in seven different cities across the U.S. within multiple industries from Automotive and Film Production to Live Entertainment and Sports.
Scott’s partner, in life and in business, is his wife Nadine Harrison. He attributes his willingness to move around the country to his greatest achievement when he met Nadine, in Pittsburgh, and they started their family in Southern California. After 30 years of marriage, Scott and Nadine reside in Rochester, Michigan.
PRESENTATION:
ICRA Containment and Classifications in Todays Healthcare Setting
Synopsis:
This presentation provides a concise exploration of the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) framework, focusing on its practical application in the construction and renovation of hospitals and healthcare facilities. It will cover three key areas: the implementation of ICRA in real-world scenarios, a thorough review of the ICRA Checklist to ensure compliance and safety, and an overview of specific ICRA requirements mandated for healthcare construction projects.
Through case studies and discussion, participants will gain insights into best practices for risk assessment, the critical roles of various stakeholders, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to safeguard patient health during construction activities. This session is ideal for healthcare facility managers, construction project managers, infection control specialists, and regulatory compliance officers involved in hospital projects.
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by Temporary Wall Systems

SMSHE 2024 Annual Holiday Luncheon & Annual Business Meeting
2024-12-11 11:00 - 14:30 | Private: Rochester Hills Banquet Center, 1919 Star Batt Dr., Rochester Hills, MI, 48309, United States
SMSHE Holiday Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting
Join us for the last SMSHE event of the year. The event is free for all current SMSHE members. Now is a great time to join SMSHE, if not already. Please visit our website to join today! Join SMSHE!
Professional and Associate Members – Free (+ Donation)
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Sponsors will be recognized on all future email reminders, as well as on a PowerPoint Presentation and Table Top Displays at the event.
Once again, we ask that you please bring a gift for the Penrickton Center for Blind Children. Penrickton Wish Lists will be distributed with gift ideas. If you’re devoid of ideas (or time), gift cards and monetary donations are always welcome.
This is always a great event. We look forward to seeing you there!
11:00am to 12:00pm – Registration and Networking
12:00pm to 12:30pm – Program (SMSHE News and Updates)
12:30pm to 2:30pm – Lunch and Networking

Sustainability Event in the Healthcare Setting
2025-02-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
SPEAKERS
Tim Conway Patrick Imesch

Speakers Bios:
Tim Conway, Vice President of Sustainability
As Vice President of Sustainability at Shaw Industries, Tim Conway has changed the company’s attitude toward sustainability- namely that this goal is a collective responsibility. Tim is focused on the positive effects that sustainable flooring products have on our buildings, and more importantly, the people that occupy and live in the spaces we design.
Tim has worked closely with sustainability leaders within the industry and team at Shaw to reengineer products and supply chains, driving the sustainability movement forward- both for the brand and the industry. For over 10 years, Tim has been at the forefront of educating and promoting Shaw’s Cradle to Cradle certifications, Declare Labels, HPDs, and EPDs. His significant product contributions include spearheading the company’s reclamation program, introducing Biobased resilient flooring, eliminating coal fly ash, among others. Throughout his career, Tim has served as a vital connection between sustainability industry leadership and has used his market intelligence to drive change in the way Shaw Industries makes products and designs spaces.
His industry expertise has allowed him to present at GreenBuild, Living Future Conference, CleanMed, and other major conferences. Tim is also heavily engaged in building and wellness programs such as serving on the mindful MATERIALS steering committee and creating the corresponding manufacturers group. He is heavily involved in Health Care without Harm, and the Healthy Hospital and Healthy Campus initiatives. Tim was also highly involved in Shaw Industry’s decision to sign the UN Global Compact.
Tim is passionate about collaborating with clients to develop flooring specifications that are safe throughout a product’s entire supply chain, from the chemical ingredients to end of service reclamation. He has a unique ability to translate complex systems like Cradle to Cradle and HPDs into simple stories that empower change and deliver buildings that have positive intent for the future of our people and our planet.
Patrick Imesch, Senior Account Manager
As a Senior Account Manager at Shaw Contract, Patrick has grown his client base with hard work, dedication, integrity, and honesty. With 23 years in the commercial flooring industry, he has specialized in assisting end-users, architects, and interior designers in creating beautiful and functional spaces, as well as building long lasting relationships.
Patrick has a passion for presenting flooring solutions that are performance-driven, easy to maintain, and sustainable for the environment. He is proud to have helped several clients recycle their end-of-service Shaw Contract carpet tile back into new Shaw Contract carpet tile through our industry-leading re[TURN] program. Patrick enjoys collaborating with clients to assist them in selecting flooring solutions that will solve their concerns.
A couple of attributes that set Patrick apart in the industry are his eagerness to assist the end-users’ environmental services team with maintaining their flooring investment and his provision of Continuing Education Units for architects and interior designers. Through his years at Shaw Contract, Patrick has helped our design and marketing teams with important industry feedback on product design, performance, and durability.
He sits on the Shaw Contract Healthcare and Higher Education Council, often providing input on best practices. Patrick is a member of industry organizations; the Southeastern Michigan Society for Healthcare Engineering (SMSHE), Michigan Society of Healthcare Engineering (MiSHE), Michigan School Board of Officials (MSBO), a founding member of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals – Michigan, and U.S. Green Build Council.
PRESENTATION:
Sustainability Event in the Healthcare Setting
Synopsis:
Every material that we use in our buildings has an impact on climate, waste, and our populations health & wellbeing. Please join us to learn how Shaw Contract has worked with Practice GreenHealth, health care systems all over the country to deliver projects that are delivering measurable results that participate in their health care systems sustainability goals.
This event will help SMSHE members achieve the following:

Increase recycling pounds through Shaw’s industry leading recycling program.
Reduce the carbon impact of materials as our industry moves forward with Whole Building Embodied Carbon reduction goals.
Select materials that DO NO HARM with the Healthcare Without Harm product verification.
All of this without adding cost or compromising performance.

Lunch / Meeting sponsored by Shaw Contract

Decarbonization Solutions for Healthcare
2025-03-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Engineering Society of Detroit, 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI, 48076, United States
SPEAKER
Joe Kutil

Speaker Bio:
Joe has led Michigan Air Products’ decarbonization team for the past four years, specializing in heat pump design and application. With a focus on delivering cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable solutions, he collaborates with building owners, engineers, and contractors to find tailored decarbonization strategies. Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, Joe leverages Michigan Air Products’ extensive product range to provide the optimal solution for each unique application.
PRESENTATION:
Decarbonization Solutions for Healthcare
Synopsis:
Joe will address the significant challenge of decarbonizing HVAC systems, which are the largest consumers of energy in buildings. As sustainability initiatives grow at the federal, state, municipal, and corporate levels, the need for effective decarbonization strategies becomes increasingly critical. In this presentation, Joe will explore various approaches to achieving HVAC decarbonization, providing insights into how these strategies can be implemented to meet sustainability goals.
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by Michigan Air Products

IES Detroit | April Meeting Lighting for NICU - Illuminating Engineering Society
2025-04-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Corewell Auditorium, 3711 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073, United States
Come join SMSHE and the IES Detroit Section for Volume 3 of the IES Detroit Healthcare Series
NICU LIGHTING with Laurie Emery
Lighting for the NICU Space: Supporting Health, Comfort, and Wellbeing of Neonates, Family and Staff through Lighting Design
Description:
The NICU is a complex medical environment, and at any time there will be vulnerable newborn infants, family members and professional medical staff occupying the area, requiring thoughtful application of the lighting design. This course will focus on lighting design strategies that meet the standards and best practices for NICU patient rooms and their unique illumination needs. This course will also address special lighting for the treatment of infants with medical conditions unique to neonates including addressing the body’s photo-biological response to daylight and the visual lighting spectrum and how to apply it. The lighting design intent in the NICU is to create a space for healing, care, and respite for the newborns, their families, and caregivers.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Describe a neonate’s eye development and the importance of lighting design to ensure proper light levels for their development while safely protecting their vision
• Discuss the body’s biological and physiological responses to light and how it relates to the wellbeing of the neonate and their families in NICU environments
• Explain need for cycled light, daylight and proximity to the newborns as well as family members and staff
• Categorize different NICU Care Room layouts and compare lighting solutions to create a comfortable and safe outcome for neonates, families, and caregivers
Target Audience:
Architects, Interior Designers and other design professionals. The ideal audience size can be 10-30 people. This program is basic and meets the needs
of professionals at every experience level.
IES DETROIT April 2025 meeting
Lighting For NICU AIA_HSW
There is promo code for SMSHE members for a reduced fee of $25. Please enter the promo code upon registration to see this ticket.
Promo Code: SMSHE
Register by clicking on the Website Link below.

Waste Management in the Healthcare Setting
2025-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | McLaren Macomb Medical Building, 22500 Metro Parkway, Clinton Township, MI, 48035, United States
SPEAKER:

Kristin Eby, MSES, Senior Project Manager
Speaker Bio:
Kristin Eby has 28 years of environmental health and safety (EHS) experience across numerous industries including automotive foundries, machining and extrusion facilities, consumer and industrial chemical manufacturers, and the aerospace industry. Ms. Eby has spent 12 of those 28 years as an EHS Compliance Consultant in assisting various companies and municipalities, large and small, in meeting and navigating the complex requirements of Federal, State and local EHS regulations. Ms. Eby’s areas of expertise include environmental compliance audits to determine applicable regulations specific to the client & identify compliance gaps, waste stream analysis and management, DOT hazmat compliance, and the implementation and management of environmental management systems. She has also led the development and implementation of a comprehensive sustainability initiative for a small chemical manufacturing company to meet the expectations and requirements of Walmart, its largest customer.
Ms. Eby has served as President and Vice-President of Fort Wayne’s local American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP – Anthony Wayne Chapter) as well as the Treasurer of the Northeast Indiana Sustainable Business Council (NISBC).
PRESENTATION:
Waste Management in the Healthcare Setting
Synopsis:
As a result of numerous historical environmental tragedies that resulted from the improper disposal of hazardous waste, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed comprehensive and often confusing regulations for the proper handling and management of waste. Healthcare establishments are not exempt and must know and understand the waste it generates, and ensure proper disposal.
This event will help SMSHE members achieve the following:

Learn how to characterize waste generated by your facilities, especially your hazardous waste. Hazardous waste from healthcare facilities could include spent concentrated cleaning chemicals, radioactive waste, spent flammable hand sanitizers, etc.
Identify your hazardous waste generator status and understand the requirements for each. This includes waste container labeling, storage area inspections, development of contingency plans, training, and hazmat shipping regulations.
Understand how to manage other types of waste, including fluorescent bulbs, spent batteries, biohazardous waste, and non-hazardous waste.
Review common hazardous waste violations to ensure you address these at your facilities before you receive a visit from a regulator.

Lunch / Meeting sponsored by SES Environmental
