This month’s topic: “2025 Healthcare Forecast”

MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDRESS INFORMATION BELOW.

PARKING INFORMATION BELOW:

Please park in the gravel construction lot next to the park and across from CMRI. You must enter from 22nd Street going east-bound.
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Kick off 2025 with fellow KCAHE members and learn about our plans for 2025 including the meeting/social event calendar, education program and board changes and election.

CURRENT KCAHE MEMBERS ATTEND FREE. NON-MEMBERS MAY REGISTER (GUEST TICKETS LIMITED) WITH A FEE.

Please park in the parking lot in front of the building and follow directions to the registration table. All attendees must be pre-registered.

THANK YOU TO TERRACON FOR SPONSORING THIS EVENT!

This month’s topic - “Only You Can Prevent a Construction Fire: Understanding NFPA 241 in Healthcare Construction”

Renovations, upgrades, and new construction projects in or adjacent to existing buildings continue to be a challenge for designers, construction managers, owners, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) alike. While NFPA 241 – Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, has been part of the NFPA family for close to 100 years, recently there has been a renewed focus on life safety and fire protection for renovation and addition projects. To better prevent fires from occurring during the construction process, many AHJs have taken a more proactive approach to the understanding and applying the code.

During this presentation, we will:

• Explore NFPA 241 and the code development process

• Review fire statistics during construction, demolition, and alterations

• Discuss application of NFPA 241

• Clarify requirements in the healthcare setting and identify upcoming changes

Presenter

Mark Chrisman, currently Henderson Engineers’ Health Sector Executive, is responsible for coordinating the strategy for Henderson’s healthcare practice across the country. With a rich background in fire protection engineering spanning two decades, Mark is known for his uncanny ability to recall specific codes off the top of his head. Throughout his career, he has designed healthcare environments for industry leaders such as HCA Healthcare, AdventHealth, and Ascension. Regardless of the project size, he leverages his extensive technical expertise and deep knowledge of regulatory compliance to help clients save both time and money. Mark is also actively involved in professional organizations like ASHE, NFPA, and ICC, and was recognized as the outstanding Building Professional on Healthcare Design’s 2020 HCD 10.

CURRENT MEMBERS ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE. NON-MEMBERS MAY REGISTER FOR A FEE.

“The Changing Landscape of Healthcare”

This October we celebrate the 21st year of the KCAHE annual conference. This event provides us with a forum to connect with and learn from industry experts from across Kansas City and beyond and serves to make us better by creating an environment that allows us to collectively adapt to the changing landscape of healthcare.

Join us to hear from local, regional, and national experts as they help us successfully navigate the dynamic changes in healthcare today and into the future.

REGISTRATION

• Healthcare Members – Attend FREE

• Student Members– FREE (must be current KCAHE student member - limited to 15)

• Exhibitor Booth - $700 (includes 2 attendees)

• Vendor Members – $99

• Non-Members - $199

Team registration (teams of five - cost is $600/team). The person registering the team must be a current KCAHE member. You can have non-members in your group.

Agenda for the day:

• 11:30 am - Arrival and Registration and Lunch

• 12:30 - 1:00 pm - Safety brief

• 1:15 - 3:30 - Shooting course

• 3:30 - 5:00 - Happy Hour

PRE-ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR PARTICIPANTS - (Complete rules packet and checklist will be sent to teams prior to the event)

• MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN SHOTGUN (facility does not sell or rent shotguns)

• BRING TARGET LOAD AMMO ONLY

• BRING EYE AND EAR PROTECTION

• SIGNED SAFETY WAIVER IS REQUIRED TO SHOOT - access online waiver here

• MUST BE PRESENT FOR SAFETY BRIEF TO PARTICIPATE

The following sponsorships are also available for this event:

• Lunch Sponsors (2 available) - $500

• Happy Hour Sponsor (1 available) - $500

• Raffle Sponsor (4 available) - $250

This month's topic - "Electricity: Today and Tomorrow" presented by Evergy.

Presenter:

Russ Cobb has worked for Evergy (previously Westar Energy) since 2000. Born and raised in North Carolina, he graduated with an Education BS from the University of North Carolina. He taught middle school for six years prior to working at Evergy. Russ spent just over two years in the IT Department at Westar prior to moving to the Customer Solutions group. As a Lead Customer Solutions Manager, his duties include account management for large power users in the Topeka and Emporia divisions, as well as leading the National Key Accounts group, which focuses on large box retailers and other multi-site national brands.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-PENN VALLEY, LOCATED AT 3201 SOUTHWEST TRAFFICWAY, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111- ROOM PVEC019 IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 4.

KCAHE members attend the meeting at no cost. Non-members may attend the meeting by registering and paying the non-member guest fee. (Membership will be verified)

2024 KCAHE GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 9, 2024
REGISTRATION: 6:30 AM
SHOT GUN: 7:30 AM
LOCATION: ST. ANDREWS GOLF CLUB, OVERLAND PARK, KS

REGISTRATION INFO

Registration will be limited and on a first come, first serve basis. It is open only to current KCAHE members. No individual registrations - 4 person teams only.

COSTS

Team registrations - (4) person teams - Includes greens fees for four, golf carts, lunch buffet, (2) drink tickets per player, and giveaways for four, plus signage/recognition on the course: $850

ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Join us for a fun evening at Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park.

This event includes a happy hour with food and drinks provided and a pickle ball tournament. Pickle ball teams will consist of 2 players and each player will need to register individually ($35 per player). Please note the name of your teammate when registering for the tournament. Prizes will be given for tournament winners and best dressed team. The venue also has other yard games available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Non-players can register to attend the happy hour and cheer on the tournament players!

Sponsorships are available for this event including Happy Hour Sponsor, Food Sponsor and Pickle Ball Sponsor.

CURRENT KCAHE MEMBERS ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE. NON-MEMBERS MAY REGISTER WITH A FEE.

KCAHE golf outing and social event for current members.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO CURRENT MEMBERS SOON.

Training Sponsored by:

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. REGISTER HERE.

This month’s topic: “2024 Healthcare Forecast”

MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
CURRENT KCAHE MEMBERS ATTEND FREE. MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION/CODE FOR REGISTRATION. PLEASE CONTACT TRACY JOHNSON, KCAHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CODE.

NON-MEMBERS MAY REGISTER WITH A FEE.

Don't miss this event outlining KCAHE's plans for 2024 including a new educational program in conjunction with Johnson County Community College, meetings and topics for the year and new social events for KCAHE members.

CURRENT KCAHE MEMBERS ATTEND FREE. NON-MEMBERS MAY REGISTER WITH A FEE.

Please park in the building parking garage on levels LL2, P1, or P6 (as space allows) which have direct elevator access to Hoefer Welker’s suite on the 14th floor. All other parking levels will take you to the 6th floor elevator lobby which can then be used to access the 14th floor.

We recommend parking on P1 and following the signs to the main lobby for elevator access.

(Additional instructions and map below)

THANK YOU TO HOEFER WELKER AND TRANE FOR SPONSORING THIS EVENT!

This month’s topic - Trends in Healthcare Design and Construction - panel presented by Pulse Design Group.

Panelists:

• Mark Chrisman- Health Practice Director - Henderson Engineers

• Basil Sherman - Principal - Pulse Design Group

• Todd Koch - Vice President of Facilities and Construction - The University of Kansas Health System

• Shelly Koehler - Vice President - JE Dunn Construction Company

• Catie Smith - Director of Planning and Design - Children's Mercy Kansas City

Moderator:

• Dennis Burns - President - Pulse Design Group

KCAHE members attend the meeting at no cost. Non-members may attend the meeting by registering and paying the non-member guest fee. (Membership will be verified)

Coaching : Moving People Forward
Instructor: TBD
Date: November 7, 2023
Location: Johnson County Community College
Time: 7 AM – 11 AM
Credits: 4 hours

In this course, leaders recognize the benefits of a growth mindset, and the insight tool measures their general orientation to how they view others' potential to grow. They learn and practice a practical approach to coaching in the moment, in any situation.

Classes are free of charge for current KCAHE members. Membership will be verified upon registration. Space is limited

Principles of Leadership
Instructor : TBD
Date: October 24, 2023
Location : Johnson County Community College
Time: 7 AM - 9 AM
Credits: 2 contact hours

Leadership means setting goals, lighting a path, and persuading others to follow. Participants learn how to adapt their leadership style to meet every individual's needs. This course for leadership development is designed to help create and accomplish individual's goals and to help lead others to get extraordinary things done.

Free of charge to current KCAHE members. Membership status will be verified upon registration. Space is limited.

Engineering the Future of Healthcare

This October we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of KCAHE’s Annual Conference. Today, more than ever, this event provides us with a forum to connect with and learn from industry experts located in Kansas City and around the country. The Annual Conference has served to make us better by creating an environment that allows us to collectively improve and engineer the future of healthcare.

Join us this October to hear from local, regional, and national experts as they help us kick off the next 20 years of healthcare excellence in the Kansas City region.

This month’s topic - Building Decarbonization

“Decarbonization” has become a hot topic. But what is it, how do we estimate emissions reduction and how can HVAC systems be designed to reduce emissions in the healthcare environment? This presentation focuses on reducing emissions due to design choices, building operation and from the electric grid providing building power. Subjects include decarbonization definition, goals, example calculations of emissions, key HVAC components and effects, and a few system solutions. The presentation does not cover subjects such as embodied carbon or carbon emitted during construction.

Mick Schwedler Bio:

Mick has been involved in the development and support of HVAC systems for Trane since 1982. As an applications engineer his areas of expertise include system optimization (in which he holds patents) as well as design and optimization of chilled water systems, water-source & geothermal heat pump systems, and decarbonization of hydronic heating systems His primary activities include assisting designers in proper application of Trane products and systems in buildings, and writing system application manuals and newsletters. In addition, he has presented technical information to tens of thousands of engineers through Trane’s Engineers Newsletter Live series, and ASHRAE webcasts. Mick has given technical seminars globally and published a number of articles within the industry. Prior to his work with Trane, Mick received his MSME from the University of Wisconsin Solar Energy Laboratory and BSME from Northwestern University.

Mick served as ASHRAE President 2021-22 and is an ASHRAE Fellow, recipient of ASHRAE’s Exceptional Service, Distinguished Service, and Standards Achievement Awards. He also was Chair of SSPC 90.1-2010 and the Advanced Energy Design Guide Steering Committee. Mick has served on multiple USGBC technical and education groups and chaired the LEED Technical Committee. He also authored portions of the ASHRAE GreenGuide and served on technical groups for the New Buildings Institute.

KCAHE members attend the meeting at no cost. Non-members may attend the meeting by registering and paying the non-member guest fee. (Membership will be verified)

IF YOU NEED TO RENEW/ENROLL AS A 2023 MEMBER, USE THIS LINK.

AUGUST 11, 2023

REGISTRATION: 6:30 AM

SHOT GUN: 7:30 AM

LOCATION: ST. ANDREWS GOLF CLUB, OVERLAND PARK, KS

REGISTRATION INFO

Registration will be limited and on a first come, first serve basis. It is open only to current KCAHE members. No individual registrations - 4 person teams only. If you are unable to fill all four spots, please reach out to Tracy Johnson to add interested single golfers.

This month’s topic - Behavioural Health

KCAHE members attend the meeting at no cost. Non-members may attend the meeting by registering and paying the non-member guest fee. (Membership will be verified)

IF YOU NEED TO RENEW/ENROLL AS A 2023 MEMBER, USE THIS LINK.

Join us for a fun evening at Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park.

This event includes a happy hour with food and drinks provided and a pickle ball tournament. Pickle ball teams will consist of 2 players and each player will need to register individually. Please note the name of your teammate when registering for the tournament. Prizes will be given for tournament winners and for the best dressed/most creatively dressed team. The venue also has other yard games available on a first-come , first-serve basis. Non - players can register to attend the happy hour and to cheer on the tournament teams!

Sponsorships are available for this event including Happy Hour Sponsor, Food Sponsor and Pickle Ball Sponsor.

KCAHE will hold the May Membership Meeting in Topeka to be followed by a golf outing (golf attendance will be limited).

Meeting Topic - Life Safety Systems

Networking/meeting registration starts at 8:00 AM, the presentation will begin at 8:30 AM and golf will begin at 10:00 AM.

Location: Prairie Band Casino & Resort (meeting); Firekeeper Golf Course (golf)

Golf Registration information coming soon!

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This course presents an overview of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and the related requirements for healthcare organizations. Attendees will explore practical applications of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code to be more informed and prepared for accreditation surveys.

Class begins at 8:00 AM (check in prior to that time). Breakfast and lunch included onsite.

Certificate of Attendance with CEUs awarded upon completion.

TOPICS

• Occupancy Designations

• Construction Types

• Fire Rated Walls

• Fire Doors and Dampers

• Means of Egress

• Exiting concepts

• Suites

• Door Locking

• Smoke Compartments

• Fire Protection Requirements

• Hazardous Areas

• Understanding CMS

• Key Interpretations by Accreditation Organizations

• Necessary Survey Documentation

PRESENTER BIO: Mark Chrisman

Mark joined Henderson Engineers in 2004 and has designed healthcare environments for some of the biggest names in the industry, providing technical and code compliance expertise. Mark is heavily involved with many professional organizations, including ASHE, NFPA, and ICC, among others, and was recognized as the outstanding Building Professional on Healthcare Design’s 2020 HCD 10.

Mark is that special rare breed of smart where not only does he love to learn, but he also naturally teaches those around him. He is known for his uncanny ability to recall specific codes and uses his immense knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements to help save clients’ money and time on projects.

Free of charge to current KCAHE members. Registration information will be sent to current KCAHE members via email. Membership status will be verified upon registration. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for KCAHE Casino Night.

Click here for additional information and registration links for this year’s event.

This month’s topic - Sustainability & Decarbonization for the Facility Professional

KCAHE members attend the meeting at no cost. Non-members may attend the meeting by registering and paying the non-member guest fee. (Membership will be verified)

IF YOU NEED TO RENEW/ENROLL AS A 2023 MEMBER, USE THIS LINK.

This month’s topic - Upcoming Market Overview of Kansas CIty

Join us for a market forecast overview of the Kansas City area presented by Tim Cowden and Ashley McDonald with the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC).

They will touch on upcoming events and projects in the area including the NFL Draft, Panasonic battery plant construction, World Cup 2026, sports stadiums, data centers and how all this impacts Kansas City from a real estate, design, and construction standpoint in the coming years.

ONLY CURRENT KCAHE MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT.

IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE REGISTRATION INFORMATION, PLEASE RENEW/ENROLL AS A 2023 MEMBER USING THIS LINK.

“Powered for the Future”: An in-depth conversation about North Kansas City Hospital’s journey through intense infrastructure upgrades which will allow for future growth for the healthcare system.

Panelists include:

• Nic Riesenberg, Vice President of Facilities and Support Services at NKCH

• Bryan Govert, Director of Plant Operations at NKCH

• Jeff Romine, Associate at Brack & Associates

• Nick Durand, Division Manager at Turner Construction

Panel will be moderated by Dennis Burns, President of Pulse Design Group.

CURRENT KCAHE MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT.

Engaging and Retaining Talent
Instructor: Loretta Summers, JCCC
Date: November 3, 2022 -
Location: Virtual
Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
Credits: 0.4 CEU

Learning Objectives:

• Engage individuals on a daily basis.

• Uncover and address what individuals need to be more satisfied and engaged at work.

• Inspire higher levels of engagement by acknowledging the value people bring to the organization and showing them that they matter.

• Increase the quality of conversation with people about their engagement and intent to stay.

Classes are free of charge for current KCAHE members. Membership will be verified upon registration. Registration is through the Johnson County Community College site.

What’s Next?

Forward Thinking and Future-Focused

Healthcare evolves quickly, and patients, caregivers, and staff expect the latest innovations and technologies to support patient care. We’re looking forward, and we’re excited to spend this conference learning about the most cutting-edge technologies and trends in hospital design, construction, and patient care.