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ASHRAE: ¿Qué significa?

Así que tal vez te estés preguntando qué significa la sigla ASHRAE. ASHRAE es la Sociedad Estadounidense de Ingenieros en Calefacción, Refrigeración y Aire Acondicionado. Sí, es un nombre largo, pero esta organización...

Preparación para inspecciones: Lo que los administradores de instalaciones deben saber

Si administra un centro de salud, probablemente haya escuchado el término preparación para inspecciones más veces de las que puede contar. Y cuando se está preparando para la visita de The Joint Commission, la de su estado...

Una introducción a la gestión de instalaciones de salud

Si ha estado buscando una carrera que sea tanto desafiante como profundamente gratificante, considere el cuidado de la salud, una de las industrias más complejas y altamente reguladas del mundo, superada solo por la nuclear...

Gerentes de instalaciones: Defiendan sus niveles de personal

En la gestión de instalaciones, los costos de mano de obra son uno de los gastos más grandes en un presupuesto operativo (típicamente el 25 por ciento); en consecuencia, los administradores de instalaciones a menudo se enfrentan a preguntas difíciles sobre...

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Fire Dampers – ITM

Fire dampers are an essential part of a building's overall fire protection. They are a primary component in passive fire protection to help slow (hopefully stop) the spread of fire. Unfortunately, even though they are an overall simple device with very few components...

2020 Challenge: Be open with kids about their career options

It's 2020. Can we stop over-glorifying college degrees now? Can we please be honest, open, and transparent with the next generation about their career options? College isn't the right path for everyone, and it's not the end-all-be-all solution for success. There are...

Fix the Problem, Not the Person

I recently experienced a raw connection with a teammate. She allowed herself to be vulnerable with me, and I received the much-needed reminder that people always come before process. My strength is that I'm an operator who thinks in processes, efficiencies, and...

Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections

Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections

Have you ever been cited for your monthly fire extinguishers? Most likely it was due to something simple, like not doing a monthly inspection the month of the annual, or someone pencil-whipping the PM and not really taking the extra few seconds to check it the right...

Heat Detectors Aren’t Tested Correctly!

Do you think that your ITM Team is testing your heat detectors correctly? You might want to check! One of the most common fire alarm ITM errors is not testing non-restorable heat detectors because they can't be tested. This is FALSE! In fact, non-restorable heat...

The Genius and the Veteran (Part 1)

The Genius and the Veteran (Part 1)

Can you believe that some people out there don't want training? I can because I've seen it. Here's what you do to overcome that resistance. Part 1, at least 🙂

Fire Alarm Pull Stations

Fire Alarm Pull Stations

Fire Alarm Pull Stations - EC.02.03.05 EP 3  We're continuing down our path for EC.02.03.05. We debated not even doing a video on pull stations because they are such simple devices, but they are tested incorrectly so often!  Too many times ITM personnel will open the...

Train for Delivery, not just Content

Train for Delivery, not just Content

Have you ever explained something to someone and got a blank expression in return? Why was that?? It was probably your delivery style. When you’re able to really connect with someone and unlock their potential, the opportunities are limitless. In #education and...

Butterfly Valve with Tamper Switch

Butterfly Valve with Tamper Switch

EC.02.03.05 EP 2 - B’Fly Valve w/ Integral Tamper Switch Taking a step back to a previous post on (check the comments below) waterflows, tampers, and high-air alarm devices. There were several messages and comments requesting to go through a butterfly valve since they...

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