Facilities Management – A 2-Day Comprehensive Course
Aug 8-9 — 9am to 4pm EDT
Aug 12-13 — 9am to 4pm CDT
Aug 13-14 — 9am to 4pm EDT
(18 additional dates available)
Hospital facilities management professionals are invited to join an immersive 2-day seminar designed to provide them with the techniques used by leading facility managers to create safe, cost-effective, and employee-friendly environments.
What Attendees Will Gain:
Establish Your Role as a Facility Manager:
This comprehensive course will cover the characteristics of successful facility managers and how attendees can adopt these traits. Participants will understand how facilities management affects the overall mission of a business and develop critical leadership skills necessary for their roles. The importance of ethical leadership principles will be emphasized, along with tips for marketing facility strategies internally to gain company-wide support. Additionally, the course will explore ways to earn respect for the facility and staff from users.
Explore the Nuts and Bolts of Facilities Management:
Attendees will learn when to outsource services versus using in-house resources, become familiar with different types of service organizations, and gain insights on choosing providers wisely. Key knowledge areas such as HVAC, security, grounds, cleaning, power, and lighting will be covered, along with strategies for identifying and managing “attractive nuisances” on facility grounds. The course will provide tips for year-round grounds maintenance and strategies for forecasting future space needs.
Create a Comfortable and Efficient Work Environment:
The course will offer strategies for managing and creating more space when it’s at a premium, as well as methods for determining conventional office space standards. Participants will learn how to ensure compliance with shared space requirements and receive an overview of eight types of CAFM software packages. The importance of ergonomics in chairs, workstations, computer monitors, and keyboards will be highlighted, along with strategies for maintaining an ergonomic workplace. Key components of ADA standards for space layout and construction will also be discussed.
Take on the Realities of Finance, Budgeting, and Cost Control:
Participants will gain a deep understanding of five basic financial concepts and how they apply to facilities management. The course will cover the four stages of business activity and their impact on the department, the role of facilities management in assessing corporate value, and how to estimate costs and create a realistic, workable budget. Attendees will learn how to slash costs without sacrificing quality or service and use formulas to measure overall financial performance. The course will also provide guidance on evaluating proposals and bids, building good working relationships with contractors, writing contract specifications, and negotiating risk assumptions.
Ensure Construction and Relocation Projects Come in On Time and On Budget:
The course will explore the four basic components in the project delivery cycle and the six phases of the project delivery process. Participants will learn how decisions made in each phase influence subsequent phases and receive project management tips to stay organized and on top of critical details. Creating a flow chart to map the project from start to finish and differentiating between project management and strategic planning will also be covered.
Find the Best Approach to Facility and Space Acquisition:
Attendees will learn when it is more advantageous to buy versus lease and how to use a buy vs. lease analysis to determine the best option for their organization. The course will explain the differences between lease administration and property management, identify red flags in leasing contracts, and outline the four characteristics of a proper lease management system. A lease analysis checklist will be provided for informed decision-making.
Improve Facility Operations, Maintenance, and Performance:
Participants will learn how to implement an effective hazardous waste program, understand OSHA compliance rules and regulations, and develop essential elements of a disaster recovery plan. The course will cover how to assess facility risk and capacity to react to threats, establish emergency procedures and drills, ensure building and grounds security, and put a maintenance and repair system in place. Energy management strategies to keep costs low and productivity high will also be discussed.
Why Attend:
This course offers a unique opportunity to elevate facilities management skills and improve hospital operational excellence. Comprehensive and in-depth training, hands-on learning with real-world applications, and networking opportunities with fellow professionals are just some of the benefits attendees will receive.
Registration is now open, and those interested are encouraged to secure their spot and take the first step toward becoming more effective, efficient, and confident facilities managers.
Register Today and transform your approach to hospital facilities management!
