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NEHES Chapters Maine Healthcare Engineers' summer picnic 2010 The monthly meeting was held June 18, 2010 at Bailey Island on the Maine Seacoast. The menu included lobster, steak, salads and desserts as well as Bob Lord’s homemade French fries. There was no formal business meeting. The invitation went to all MHES members and the NEHES President. There were good numbers of MHES members, family, several vendors, and guests present. Bob Lord (retired Director of Plant Operations at Parkview Adventist Medical Center in Brunswick), Don Garrison, FASHE, CHFM (retired Chief of Facility Management Franklin County Health Network), and This was an excellent time to network, cultivate professional relationships, interact with vendors and give back to the Society. Commitment by Facilities Managers, Engineers, and Directors to the healthcare mission was evident. Both Milt Dudley and Brian Delong were scheduled to attend but were called by their healthcare organizations to a mandatory Leadership Workout. They were missed but the Society appreciated the professional commitment they demonstrated in putting responsibility into perspective and fulfilling company obligations first. The next meeting will be September 24, 2010. Discussion included Supporting Member Liaison efforts by Respectfully submitted, Randy J. Hussey, CHFM, CFPS MHES State Chapter Representative
Maine Healthcare Engineers' Society President: Brian DeLong, CHFM, Inland Hospital, bdelong@emh.org Maine Chapter News Meeting Minutes May 28, 2010 Joint meeting between Business meeting included checking account balance and the latest NEHES update. June 25, 2010 MHES meeting to be held at Bailey Island Yacht Club. Bob Lord, Discussion included new minimum humidity levels in Operating Rooms. Respectfully submitted, Randy J. Hussey, CHFM, CFPS MHES State Chapter Representative Meeting Minutes April 23, 2010 11:30 Lunch Matt Lampron and Gordon Hart from Auburn manufacturing presented on Ever Green Cut ‘n Wrap insulation kits. Brian DeLong started the business meeting, with the financial report ($4256), reminding everyone to check if they had paid their annual MEHES dues. Randy Hussey gave an update on NEHES. Milt Dudley discussed proposed by law changes being reviewed by the NEHES Board. Brian asked for nominations for Engineer of the Year. Dan Bickford nominated! Next meeting May 28th at MHA in Augusta Open forum Discussions revolved around the beginning of planning for the summer celebration for MHES members and spouses. Don informed us that Bob Lord had offered to have us at The Bailey Island Yacht Club. The meal will be lobster and\or steak, salads, desserts and soft drinks. Paper goods will be supplied. We will need RSVP’s by May 28th at the latest. Respectfully submitted by Brian DeLong Inland Hospital
Meeting Minutes February 19, 2010
The meeting was held at Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011 Guests: Ray Sirois– Senior Associate and IT Director at Wright-Pierce Sign-In / Lunch Introductions Presentation by Ray Sirois: “Climate Change – Impacts of Engineering and Public Health” Treasurers Report – no update NEHES Report – Randy Hussey provided a summary of the 2/5/10 NEHES Meeting
NEHES Spring Conference – The following people volunteered to help: Jeff Thomas Sheila Morris Bob Bremm Mike Legere Richard Evans Randy Hussey Open Discussion
Next MEHES Meeting 4/23/2010 at CMMC Location will be at Central Maine Medical Center, Hosted by Dan Bickford & Auburn Manufacturing Topic – Case Study CMMC Energy Savings
Meeting Minutes January 15, 2010 The monthly meeting was held January 15, 2010 at
The educational session/presentation was titled “Fire Door Assemblies Review” presented by Guy Maiorano and Darren Douglas of Hardware Consultants Bangor and
Approximately 28 people were in attendance. Brian DeLong, Chapter President, introduced the speakers while lunch was served.
The presentation provided information for terms such as listed, labeled, AHJ, Rated, Door frames, hardware, assemblies etc. Samples of door assembly sections were handed out, 3 ring notebook binder given to each person, business cards, and a paper copy of the powerpoint presentation.
Hardware Consultants sponsored the lunch and followed up after the meeting expressing appreciation for the opportunity to present and answer questions.
Brian Delong and Mike Connolly, Chapter Vice President presided over the business meeting following the presentation: 11:30 Lunch 12:00 Introductions Guy Maiorano Hardware Consultants presentation Business Meeting Gary Gerow Treasurers report Randy Hussey NEHES Report Brian DeLong Spring Seminar Update-encouragement to attend with emphasis on the value of the new FGI Guidelines free at the Seminar Nomination and vote for Don Garrison as and honorary MHES member (for life without dues) Next meeting February 19, 2010 at Mid Coast Hospital Open forum-questions and answers and networking Reminder to renew MHES membership January 2010 Encouragement to join NEHES AND ASHE and to take the CHFM exam Respectfully submitted, Randy J. Hussey, CHFM
Meeting Minutes December 18, 2009
The meeting was held: Lunch – provided by TRANE · Introductions · TRANE Presentation provided by Tom Nastro and Brent Dudley o The presentation and any attachments are available electronically. If someone would like a copy of the information contact Mike Connolly · Treasurer’s Report provided by Gary Gerow o Dues are due in January 2010 (form attached) · NEHES Update provided by Randy Hussey o Spring NEHES Convention scheduled in § Education Agenda is done § Vendor Booths – 10 sold, 25 available o Fall NEHES Convention at Mount Washington Resort, § Education Courses being established o New Board – Effective January 1, 2010 § Don Garrison voted Supporting Member Liaison (this is a new position) o In 2010 they will start to look at goals. o NEHES is highly regarded by ASHE o Looking for another MHES Liaison (Randy Hussey is the only liaison) · Next MHES Meeting 1/15/2010 o Will be held at EMMC in conference room B-3 in the o Hardware Consultants will provide a presentation on Fire Doors · Info Sharing o Randy Hussey shared information on the 5-yr Internal Pipe Inspection. § Need to have white labels stating when the test was completed § Hang on the riser § This applies to Dry and Wet Systems o Randy Hussey shared that The Joint Commission are looking closely at penetrations not filled. o Jeff Thomas asked if other facilities have done door survey’s § Mike Connolly to see if Hardware Consultants can come in to a meeting and present on this topic § Randy Hussey will send a door checklist that he uses in house for inspections o Jim Horan asked about carbon filters to help reduce odors § Tom Nastro of TRANE said that true carbon filters have problems with high humidity and have a high pressure drop.
Meeting Minutes October 16, 2009 The meeting was held at: Maine Hospital Association, 33 Fuller Rd, Augusta, ME 04430 Guests: John Burpee ¡V State of Maine Chief Boiler, Elevator & Tramway Inspector
John Burpee ¡V State of Maine Chief Boiler, Elevator & Tramway Inspector Discussed recent findings; Attendance requirements ¡V trying to do morewith less staff, required maintenance for items within the code boundary, submitting the proper paperwork to document work with in the code boundary Shared concerns about wood/solid fuel boilers being installed in commercial buildings. Boilers must be ASME code compliant. Contact his office with any questions. He highly recommended contacting his office prior to converting/switching boiler fuel types. He discussed the annual boiler inspection requirement and the every three year pressure vessel inspection. He recommended hydrostatically testing new boilers in the shop prior to
SMRT will be presenting on: "BIM" Building Information Modeling enables Architects, Engineers and Construction Professionals to create digital representations of all stages of the construction project. REVIT This helps explore design concepts and forms, and more accurately maintains your vision through design, documentation and construction. Maine Healthcare Engineers¡¦ Society October 16, 2009 Maine Hospital Association 11:45 AM - Lunch Open Forum Reminder to everyone, remember to renew MHES memberships. Driving directions from the South: Driving directions from the North: Meeting Minutes September 18, 2009 The meeting was held at: Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington ME.
¡´ Next Meeting ¡V.October 16, Maine Hospital Association Meeting Minutes May 27, 2009 The meeting was held: Office of the State Fire Marshal, Florian Hall, Augusta, ME Guests: SFMO Seminar Speakers / All day seminar: Michael Morgan, Sales Development Manager, Captiveaire Peter Cutrer CFI, CFPS, Fire Marshal, Sanford / Springvale Fire Department
Meeting Minutes April 17, 2009 Lunch, Introductions / Sign-In, Brian Sullivan, OSHA ¡³ Brian explained his position with OSHA as a Compliance Assistant
- Fire Hazards, Head Protection, Ladders ¡³ The most common hazards in construction were reviewed: - Falls, Stuck by machinery, caught in trenches, electrocutions ¡³ When OSHA would visit was discussed: - Large projects, Roof/trenching work, Response to a complaint ¡³ The following are areas of OSHA¡¦s focus: - Fabricated metal panels, Powered industrial vehicles, Foundries, Fall Hazards ¡³ Using PPE was stressed. ¡³ OSHA Hot Topics were discussed: - Pandemic preparedness, Outreach to schools, Flammable dust ¡³ It was noted that the field operations manual is available on-line. ¡³ Safety Works is a program that¡¦s available to assist with OSHA compliance. They can be contacted at safetyworksme.com. ¡³ In closing Brian recommended that everyone should visit OSHA¡¦s website. ¡´ Gary Gerow will forward membership forms to all members to remind them that 2009 dues are due. ¡´ NEHES update was provided. MHES has the spring seminar next year. ¡´ Next meeting will be held on 5/27/2009 at Florian Hall, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, Me. The meeting will consist of a seminar on Commercial Kitchen Ventilation & Hood Suppression Systems, with a MHES Business meeting at lunch. ¡´ General Discussion: Mike Connolly asked about how other facilities were completing interim life safety audits for all open PFI¡¦s. This generated a good discussion and will be discussed more at the next meeting. Respectfully submitted by; Mike Connollly, Mercy Hospital Meeting Minutes February 20, 2009 Introductions
1. Doors Installation / Clearances / Closing and Latching 2. Rated walls not being constructed properly 3. Door sill / flooring transitions 4. Penetrations proper fire stopping Rich also mentioned that a list of codes and standards is provided on the General Discussion: NEHES Spring Conference is March 20. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Future meetings were discussed. It was announced that Joey Bard and Randy Hussey passed the CHFM exam. Respectfully submitted by Mike Connollly, Mercy Hospital
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