This Month's Topic: Life Safety Updates

• Recap of KDHE and KSFMO requirements for temporary construction as they stand

• 2024 NFPA 101 Updates

• 2024 NFPA 99 Updates

• Recap of 2026 Joint Commission LS updates/changes

Presenter - Mark Chrisman PE, PhD - Health Sector Executive - Henderson Companies

As the healthcare sector executive, Mark coordinates strategy and maintains strong relationships to support Henderson’s healthcare sector clients and partners across North America. Since joining Henderson in 2004, Mark has designed healthcare environments for some of the biggest names in the industry, providing technical expertise and often working in tandem with our team of healthcare specialists at our sister company, Henderson Building Solutions. Mark is heavily involved with many professional organizations, including NFPA and ICC. He is currently serving as on the ASHE Sustainability Committee which helps organizations take meaningful actions to improve the health of all people and the environments in which they live. Mark was also 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. 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. Not only is he book smart, Mark is a natural leader who is constantly inspired by his fellow employee owners. In fact, the only thing this Ph.D. enjoys discussing more than the most recent code updates is his love for good bourbon.

PLEASE NOTE - THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT THE REGNIER CENTER CAPITAL FEDERAL CONFERENCE CENTER ROOM 101.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT WILL CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 3.

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)

Kick off 2026 with fellow KCAHE members and learn about our plans for the year including the meeting/social event calendar and education program.

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

All attendees must be pre-registered.

THANK YOU TO JE DUNN FOR HOSTING THIS EVENT!

TOPIC - MODERNIZATION OF HOSPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

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

TOPIC - INTEGRATED FACILITY DESIGN IN HEALTHCARE

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.

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)

2025 KCAHE GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 8, 2025
REGISTRATION: 6:30 AM
SHOT GUN: 7:30 AM
LOCATION: ST. ANDREWS GOLF CLUB, OVERLAND PARK, KS

REGISTRATION INFO AVAILABLE HERE!

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 - BE CREATIVE! The venue 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.

Presentation Title: ICRA Containment in a Healthcare Setting: The Do's and Dont's

Road Map

• What is ICRA?

• ICRA 2.0 Overview

• Why Temporary Containment is Important in a Healthcare Setting

• Different types of temporary containment and the strategies involved to ensure proper installation

• Containment Gone Wrong and the consequences of improper installation

• How to protect yourself (and the patient) from risk when dealing with airborne particles

About Temporary Wall Systems

Temporary Wall Systems is a turn-key ICRA containment installer and maintenance contractor. TWS offers rentable ICRA hard barriers and utilizes positive/negative air control with our in-house manometers and air machines that allow TWS to monitor the containment and relay pressure data to the hospital itself or the contractor/restoration company working on the client's behalf. All of our installers are ICRA certified and are experts at satisfying ICRA requirements during healthcare construction/maintenance/large loss.

Presenter Biography : Brett Gilgus, Business Development Manager at Temporary Wall Systems

• AEC industry for 5 years

• Worked in Storm Water Sales in MO, KS, NE

• Not an architect or an engineer

• Worked on a variety public infrastructure projects such as the STL International Airport, KC Current - Stadium, UMKC Healthcare Innovation Building, Barney Allis Plaza
  Private development projects throughout Kansas & Missouri

• Passion for the industry and ability to create a lasting impact on the communities I serve

• Passion for making new connections and helping others

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

Golf registration is by foursomes/teams only and the cost is $600 per team. The person registering the team must be a current KCAHE member. You can have non-members in your foursome. A boxed lunch will be served on the course.

The following sponsorships are also available for this event:

• Lunch Sponsor - includes team of 4 in event (1 available) - $1000

• Drink/Beverage Cart Sponsor (1 available) - $500

• Hole Sponsors (4 available) - $1000 - hole sponsors are responsible for setting up their own tents in the designated area on the course.

CURRENT KCAHE HEALTHCARE MEMBERS WILL BE SENT A CODE TO ACCESS FREE REGISTRATION. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CODE, PLEASE CONTACT TRACY JOHNSON, KCAHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

Team registration (teams of four) - 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

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.