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Patient privacy and tranquility: Top priorities for healthcare facilities to reduce stress and promote healing Optimal Healing Environments Patient privacy and tranquility : Top priorities for healthcare facilities to reduce stress and promote healing. This presentation is an overview of patient privacy and tranquility, which are top priorities for healthcare facilities to reduce stress and promote healing. Recent studies have shown that excessive noise, glare and lack of privacy can create stress in patients of all ages, which significantly impedes the healing process. More and more healthcare design professionals are specifying design elements that promote privacy and tranquility. Bullet Points A desire to better manage privacy with easily adjustable vision control options in patient rooms, nurses’ stations, surgical areas etc. A desire to better manage or filter light from external sources (for both interior and exterior windows) A move away from curtains and blinds that collect dust, are not hygienic and require regular cleaning/maintenance A desire to better attenuate sound for optimal tranquility. Learning Objectives: This presentation will be based on the following learning objectives: Understand the specific design requirements for optimal healing environments in healthcare facilities Describe the benefits of designing for improved patient privacy and tranquility List several design options/solutions for privacy and tranquility Explain what are IGUs with integrated, cord-free louvers List several ways IGUs with integrated, cord-free louvers provide maximum privacy and sound-attenuating capabilities Understand how leading hospitals have employed IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers to enhance the overall patient experience Presented by: Greg Kirkman Greg Kirkman is the Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region for Unicel Architectural and Allegion’s AD Systems. Greg is a construction and Architectural Services industry veteran with more than 32 years of experience in sales and marketing of healthcare and general commercial construction services. “I’m very excited about the knowledge and relationships Greg brings to our company,” says U.S. national sales manager Jason Forster. “Greg has been a leader in the construction industry and a teacher and speaker for architects and contractors for more than 30 years. Greg works closely with Unicel’s range of advanced glazing products, including its Vision Control insulating glass units. He covers Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolins and Eastern Tennessee. Contact Information: Greg Kirkman Mid Atlantic regional sales manager Unicel Architectural and Allegion’s AD Systems 16809 Thornapple Run, Moseley, Virginia 302-763-2574 Greg.Kirkman@allegion.com Information Source: Central New York Society of Healthcare Engineers | eventbrite

“What Hospital Engineers Must Know About Legionella Prevention” “What Hospital Engineers Must Know About Legionella Prevention” You have detected Legionella pneumophila in your piping system. What do you do next? It is imperative that the limitations of each possible treatment technology are well understood before facility implementation. Failure to identify the most appropriate technology for a particular facility could result in significant and unnecessary costs. Purpose: Hospitals serve highly vulnerable populations, making proactive Legionella prevention essential. Engineering teams play a critical role in maintaining safe water systems that limit bacterial growth and protect patients, visitors, and staff. Bullet points: "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Sun Tzu What makes Legionella pneumophila so dangerous in the human body? How does it attack our cells? How do we fight back? There are so many technologies, which ones are right for my Site? Should we try UV light? Maybe copper-silver ionization, ozone, or even thermal eradication? How about monochloramine? Chlorine or chlorine dioxide? Should we combine applications? What are the pros and cons of each technology? What are the long-term costs for each technology? What are the latest technological developments from Europe and Asia? What about other Hospital-Acquired Infections? Should you consider defending against other nosocomial infections such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa? Is your Water Management Plan up to date? Learning Objectives: Better understanding of the virulence of Legionellosis. Engineering Controls (summary of the currently available treatment technologies, including the latest developments from Europe and Asia). Comparative system maintenance costs and stagnation prevention. Water Management Program (WMP) Requirements. Control Testing and Response. Presented by: Felix Perriello, President of Alliance Environmental Group / An F.W. Webb Company Felix Perriello, President of Alliance Environmental Group / An F.W. Webb Company, is a patented engineering geologist with over three decades of environmental science and engineering experience. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London (FGS) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). A hands-on leader, Felix works closely with utility, industrial, municipal, commercial, legal, real estate, and petroleum Clients. He has managed the assessment, monitoring, remediation, and closure of hazardous and polluted sites across the U.S. and overseas. He holds 25 U.S. patents, several foreign-issued patents, and multiple copyrights for statistical risk analysis. Felix received a B.S. in Earth Science/Geology and an M.S. in Soil Science from the University of Massachusetts. He is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Geologist (CPG), Registered Soil Scientist, Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP), Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional (LSP), Registered Environmental Professional (REP), Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA), Certified Environmental Scientist (CES), a Chartered Geologist in the UK (CGeol), a Chartered Scientist in the UK and Europe (CSci), and a European Geologist (EURGEOL). Felix is also the author of the recently published science fiction novel The Shrew Experiment . Contact Information: Felix A. Perriello Alliance Environmental Group/ An F.W. Webb Company 832 Dyer Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 T: 401-732-7600 x302 C: 857-998-3711 24-Hour Emergency Response (Toll-Free 833-918-1882) Information Source: Central New York Society of Healthcare Engineers | eventbrite

The Sweet ZoeJane Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament is an event dedicated to supporting and raising awareness for DIPG, a devastating condition that young ZoeJane and her family are currently battling. This important event will take place on September 1, 2023, at the esteemed Glen Eagle Golf Course in Syracuse, Utah. The tournament aims to raise funds to cover the expenses associated with ZoeJane's needs and treatments. By participating in this golf tournament, you will contribute to the support and well-being of Sweet ZoeJane and her family. This is an opportunity to make a difference and show your solidarity with those affected by DIPG. The event promises a morning of golfing excellence, where players can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Glen Eagle Golf Course while contributing to a worthy cause. Tickets for the Sweet ZoeJane Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament are available at a range of prices, starting from $80 and going up to $350. Your participation will not only help cover expenses for ZoeJane's treatments but will also raise awareness about DIPG, a disease that requires urgent attention and support. Come and be a part of this significant event, where your contribution can make a real impact on the lives of Sweet ZoeJane and her family. Together, we can help make a difference in the fight against DIPG.

The highly anticipated sports clash between Purdue and Syracuse is set to take place on September 16, 2023, at the legendary Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. This thrilling event promises to be a battle of epic proportions as these two powerhouses of the sporting world go head to head. The atmosphere at Ross-Ade Stadium is sure to be electric, with fans from both teams coming together to cheer on their beloved players. Located at 850 Steven Beering Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906, the stadium offers a prime location for spectators to witness the intense action unfold. The Purdue v Syracuse matchup is not one to be missed, as it will showcase the immense skill and talent of these exceptional athletes. So mark your calendars and get ready to experience a sports event like no other. Purdue v Syracuse is poised to deliver an unforgettable day of thrilling competition and unforgettable moments. Be sure to secure your tickets early, as this is guaranteed to be a sell-out event. Get ready to witness history in the making at Ross-Ade Stadium!