Healthcare Facilities Network

Bob Feldbauer is helping lead two major transformations — one at a national organization, and one at a world-class children’s hospital. In this episode, the Healthcare Facilities Network sits down with Bob to talk about the future of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP), where he’s currently President-Elect. From the organization’s growth since 2019 to his goals for 2026 and be...

Joe Taylor is retiring, but before he does, he’s offering something most leaders don’t: an open, honest conversation about the role he’s leaving behind. In this episode, the Healthcare Facilities Network takes you inside Owensboro Health, where Joe has served as Senior Director of Facilities. As he prepares to step away, he’s actively helping recruit his successor. From the culture of the organiza...

The Healthcare Facilities Network takes you behind the scenes at the Florida Healthcare Engineers Spring Conference in Orlando for a dynamic conversation with three seasoned leaders in healthcare facilities management. In this episode, we explore Florida's evolving healthcare landscape and the critical relationships leaders must build within hospitals to drive success. From fostering collabor...

Career paths in healthcare facilities management are rarely linear, and Steven Atkins’ journey is no exception. In this episode, we explore how Steven's diverse life experiences and unexpected opportunities led him to become a Director of Facilities Management—a role he never anticipated but fully embraces. From twists and turns to pivotal moments, Steven shares insights into how each step al...

Join us as we sit down with Patrick Murphy to discuss the current challenges facing healthcare facilities nationwide, including the alarming loss of institutional knowledge in hospitals. Patrick shares inspiring stories of how mentorship has shaped his career, offering valuable insights for professionals across the industry. Plus, we’re excited to unveil our brand-new studio in this special episod...

Aging hospital buildings are creating mission-critical challenges in healthcare. Many facilities, built 40 to 60 years ago, struggle to support today’s high-tech, high-acuity environments—leading to disruptions in patient care, safety risks, and increased stress on healthcare teams. Outdated infrastructure also impacts patient satisfaction, with studies showing a 22% drop in scores at visibly agin...

In this episode, we tackle a pressing issue affecting healthcare systems across the nation: the Aging Crisis in healthcare facilities management. Aging employees, aging infrastructure, and aging buildings are converging to create a perfect storm of challenges. Join us as healthcare facilities management experts Michael Hatton and Skanda Skandaverl share insights from the Texas Association of Healt...

What does Artificial Intelligence have to do with healthcare facilities management? A lot more than you might think. In this episode of the Healthcare Facilities Network, we explore how hospital facility leaders are incorporating AI into day-to-day operations—from streamlining maintenance to envisioning smarter systems for the future. Joining us for this conversation are three industry experts on...

The healthcare facilities management field offers a world of opportunity for passionate and motivated professionals—and this episode is proof. When we launched the Healthcare Facilities Network two years ago, one of our core goals was to help refill the pipeline of talent and showcase the exciting pathways for growth in this industry. Today, we welcome back four inspiring professionals who are liv...

What does it take to excel in facilities management today? In this episode of the Healthcare Facilities Network, we welcome David Trask, National Director of Facilities and Emergency Solutions at Arc Facilities Solutions, to explore this question. Drawing on his extensive experience across industries—including healthcare, municipalities, education, airports, and manufacturing—David sheds light on...

The role of a Healthcare Facilities Director is evolving. While technical skills were once the top priority, today’s hospitals are looking for leaders with strong soft skills—often valuing them just as much, if not more. In this episode of the Healthcare Facilities Network, I sit down with Brian Cannella, a seasoned Director and degreed engineer, to explore this shift in competencies. From crisis...

Join us for this insightful conversation about hiring, education, industry trends, leadership, and the challenges of working in Houston's competitive healthcare market. Featuring special guest, Michael Hatton, to share his invaluable experience and discuss key topics affecting healthcare facilities management and leadership. With over 24 years of experience, Mike holds the title as 2025 ASHE...

The Healthcare Facilities Network welcomes Damian Mindley, Facilities Management Executive, Atlanta VA Healthcare System to the airwaves.  Damian says that to work at the VA is to work on "A Noble Mission." And in this episode, you will learn why Damian talks fondly of this worthy mission, serving our nation's veterans who have served us, the American citizens.  And if you are looki...

The Healthcare Facilities Network welcomes Donya Brown, Regional Director of Facilities & Support Services, Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH to the airwaves. Donya's journey with the five-hospital system began in the depths of the Covid pandemic. We look back to that time as Donya discusses some of the challenges he faced as he began with a new system, in a new state, in a challen...

Back in the early 2000's Skip Smith was an employee of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). From his role in facilities management leadership, he built one of the nation's most accomplished and enduring Facilities Management / Support Services departments. At the time, CHI had roughly 80 member hospitals. Skip, now a Senior Consultant at MSL Healthcare joins the Healthcare Facilities Netwo...

Healthcare facility operators typically use hand-me-downs; that is, they use software and products that are designed for non-facilities functional areas. They make it work, even though it doesn't really for their needs. Vytal flips that script. It is a technology designed by facility operators for facility operators. It is software made for the areas of accountability that FM leadership manag...

Paul DeViller, President of the New England Healthcare Engineers' Society, joins the Healthcare Facility Network from Vermont at the NEHES Fall conference. Paul provides his perspective on Chapter leadership, the trades, and priority balancing in this discussion. Topics include: 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Jumping in 03:30 Career journey from the trades to hospital management 09:10   Talking NEH...

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Cref. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function. In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, we discuss a pressing issue facing hospitals nationwide: the ability to attract and retain skilled healthcare facilities management professi...

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Cref. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function. In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, Dr. Lindsey Butler, Vice President of Sustainability at Cref, shares valuable insights on demystifying sustainability. Whether you're j...

The Healthcare Facilities Network sat down with Dennis Ford, Corporate Facilities Management for Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Dennis is running for the 2025 American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Presidency. In this episode, we discuss Dennis' thoughts and strategies on: * The recently held ASHE Innovation Conference * His background and career path * Why he is running for the A...

The Healthcare Facilities Network sat down with Alison Brisson, Vice President of Facilities and Support Services for Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, MA. Alison is running for the 2025 American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Presidency.  In this episode, we discuss Alison's thoughts and strategies on: * The recently held ASHE Innovation Conference * Her background and career...

The Healthcare Facilities Network sat down with Danielle Gathje, Vice President of Operations for the Fairview Health System in Minneapolis, MN. Danielle is running for the 2025 American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Presidency.  In this episode, we discuss Danielle's thoughts and strategies on: * The recently held ASHE Innovation Conference * Her background and career path * Why s...

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function. In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, we welcome Lotoya Beard.  Lotoya is the Executive Director of Hospital Maintenance at a major Academic Medical Center....

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function. In a show that is repurposed from our Healthcare Facilities Network, we welcome  Dr. Steven Call, Assistant Professor at Washington State University and the Founder of Built Environment R...

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Healthcare Facilities Management (FM) function. As a Director, one of the toughest decisions you may face is whether or not to evacuate a hospital in an emergency situation, like an equipment failure on a warm summer day. John Crouch,...