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Agenda                                                                                                    

  11:00am - 11:10am Registration/Networking

  11:10am - 11:55am Global Prospective of Healthcare Facility Management

Topics of discussion:
- Understanding the Global Healthcare Trends
- Understanding Leadership and Collab. Skills
- Networking and Professional Development

  11:55am - 12:15pm Break and Lunch Retrieval
 
  12:15pm - 1:10pm Sustainability in Healthcare

Topics of discussion:
- Examples of adopting sustainable practices
- How healthcare orgs play a pivotal role
- Preparing for disruptive events associated
 with climate change.

First Program:

Global Prospective of Healthcare Facility Management

Skanda Skandaverl - 2024 ASHE President Division Director - CommonSpirit Health, Central Midwest
**Meet Skanda Skandaverl: A Visionary Leader in Healthcare**

Skanda Skandaverl is a dynamic force in the healthcare sector, bringing over two decades of progressive experience as the Division Director of Facilities Management, Energy, and Infrastructure for the Midwest at CommonSpirit Health—one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States. With a steadfast commitment to delivering efficient, safe, and sustainable healthcare services, Skanda oversees a diverse portfolio of hospitals, ensuring they meet the highest standards of care.

A long-standing advocate for the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), Skanda has made significant local, regional, and national contributions. His dedication to enhancing education for healthcare facility staff is evident through his extensive involvement in publications, presentations, and mentoring initiatives.

Skanda's leadership experience is impressive; he has served as president of four local chapters: Kansas, Kansas City, Virginia Hampton, and Nebraska. He has also represented ASHE on the advisory board for regions 8 and 3. In 2024, he proudly held the position of ASHE president, traveling across the United States and beyond to engage with vibrant ASHE chapters and attend key board meetings.

His international experience is equally remarkable, having participated in four annual healthcare conferences in Canada and a Global Healthcare Exhibition in Saudi Arabia. These experiences have enriched his understanding of the global healthcare landscape, allowing him to bring valuable insights back to his community.

Skanda is passionate about fostering communication, education, and collaboration within the healthcare industry. As the immediate past president, he continues to travel and share his expertise through his presentation, "Global Prospects in the Healthcare Landscape."

Join us to hear about Skanda's inspiring journey and gain insights that could shape the future of the healthcare industry!

Abstract
Understand the insights of the current trends and challenges in the global healthcare landscape and see how these trends will impact local healthcare systems.

Develop effective strategies for fostering communication, collaboration, and education within healthcare chapters and ASHE.

As the immediate past ASHE president, I would like to support the current president, the chapters, and the members.

Learning Objectives
Understanding the Global Healthcare Trends
Understanding Leadership and Collaboration Skills
Networking and Professional Development

Second Program:

Sustainability in Healthcare

Summary/Abstract: Sustainability in healthcare is crucial for protecting the environment, promoting equity, and ensuring the long-term viability of healthcare systems. This presentation will explore examples of adopting sustainable practices and how healthcare organizations play a pivotal role in contributing to a healthier planet and preparing for disruptive events associated with climate change when they occur. Sustainability in healthcare is imperative for safeguarding our environment and ensuring the long-term resilience of healthcare systems.

About the Speaker:

As the Vice President of Sustainability at Sloan, Dr. Sambanis is responsible for developing, managing, and constantly improving the sustainability program across the company. His leadership in global governance, processes, and systems ensures the company's position at the forefront of the industry in its socio-economic systems towards sustainability. In addition, Dr. Sambanis is an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Director of the Emergency Management and Resilience Planning Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago's School of Public Health.

Tickets

$0.00 Member only

$50.00 Guest Ticket

$500.00 Luncheon Sponsorship/Exhibitor Table