OSHFM
Ohio Society for
Healthcare Facilities Management
Purpose and Objectives
OSHFM was established as an affiliated society of OHA in February
1983. The society's purpose is to advance the development of hospital
engineering, security and safety in Ohio by:
- Encouraging and assisting members in
developing their knowledge and increasing their competence in the
field in order to improve the quality of patient care and comfort.
- Providing a medium for the exchange
of ideas and dissemination of information among members.
- Assisting hospital administration
and the public in understanding that the practice of hospital
engineering calls for special training and experience.
- Monitoring and influencing
legislation, regulations, codes and standards that impact on
hospital engineering.
In meeting these
objectives, the Ohio Society for Healthcare Facilities Management
promotes careers in hospital engineering, security & safety, develops
educational programming, and encourages affiliation with the American
Society for Hospital Engineering.
Membership
Active Membership
in the society shall be available to those individuals who are active in
the field of management of hospital engineering who are eligible for
personal membership in the OHA. Hospital engineering is defined as both
an art and a science of efficiency planning, managing and maintaining
the physical environment, equipment and systems for health care and
includes plant operations, clinical engineering, biomedical engineering,
safety technology and telecommunications.
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Leadership
The OSHFM board of directors comprises 14 members including the
president, president-elect, immediate past president, secretary, two
members from each of the four OHA districts and two at-large
representatives.
Responsibilities of the
board include developing plans, policies and procedures for the society;
establishing standing and ad hoc committees; reviewing the
recommendations of these committees; implementing society programs; and
initiating educational programming.
Board of Directors*
Membership Roster
Activities and Benefits
For Further
Information Contact:
Ohio Hospital Association
155 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3620
(614) 221-7614
Fax (614) 241-2933
www.ohanet.org
http://www.ohhealthjobs.net/
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© 2001-2008 OHA. Last updated
June 25, 2008.
Please direct comments, corrections or additions to: oha@ohanet.org
614.221.7614.
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