DEVELOPING FUTURE
HEALTH FACILITIES
LEADERSHIP
ashe.org/internship
Our Challenge
• The health care facility management field has an aging
workforce
• 2012 Salary Survey showed 40% of health care facility managers
were older than 55
• Little awareness among younger generations of the health
care facility management profession
• Who will fill the pipeline for health care facility
professionals of the future?
ASHE Internship Program
• ASHE and Schneider Electric have teamed up to create
an internship program
• Develop University relationships and identify intern candidates
• Support ASHE member and chapter participation in hosting
interns
• Create a program to promote the profession and sustain the
future workforce
Why Host an ASHE Intern?
• 40% of new college hires come from internship programs
• Internship retention rates were at an all-time high in 2012
with 58.6%.
• Quality hires: Host companies saw a 62.4% retention rate after 5
years versus 48.1% of hires that had no previous experience.
• Interns provide additional support for your staff
Why Host an ASHE Intern?
Host Organization Types
• Health care organization that employs an ASHE member
• Engineering, design, construction, or consulting
organization that employs an ASHE member
• Organization that outsources facility management
services to health care organization that employs an
ASHE member
Responsibility of Host Organization
• Conducts last round interviews for intern candidates
• Selects candidate and extends offer
• Evaluates internship program
• Provides funding for internship compensation
• Will have option to seek funding from ASHE
contingent upon criteria
ASHE Support to Host Organizations & Chapters
• Chapter internship program template
• Student recruitment and resume management services.
• Scholarships for ASHE interns to attend the ASHE Annual
Conference
• Free e-learning courses for interns, including:
• Managing Life Safety course
• Fundamentals of Facility Management course (in development)
• My Energy University courses
• Financial guidance to host organizations or ASHE chapters
• Application Process
Creating Pathways
• 2012 ASHE Intern: Brittany Griner
• Purdue University Alumna
• Interned at Advocate Healthcare in Chicago
• Currently the Assistant Manager of Plant Operations and
Maintenance at Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Creating Pathways
Learn Tab
Host organizations, Chapters, Students
Resources for Chapters/Host
Chapter template for internship plan is
Organizations
available on ashe.org/internship
Fact Sheets for
Host Organizations
ashe.org/internship
Host Organization Page
ASHE Internship Program Fact Sheet
• Types of Students
• undergraduate, graduate
• Interest
• Engineering
• Energy management
• Facility management
Construction management
• Safety management
• Operations
• Timing
• Summer Interns 10 – 12 weeks
• Spring, Fall 14 weeks
• Application Process
• Funding Opportunities
Optional Funding Alternatives
• Business Partners
• Discover Talent
• Contribute financially
• Contribute experientially
Chapter Template provides guidance
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Chapter’s Role in Process
Chapter Mentor
How to work with colleges & universities
Provide Grants to help fund internships
Timelines to get the best students
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July budget
August Host Organization
September applications
February acceptance
Summer Internship
• Placing Interns at Host Organizations
• Host Organization Mentor
• Intern Wages and Compensation
• Internship Experience
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Well-rounded
Projects
Areas of Experience
Business Partners
Meaningful amount of time
Resources for Students
Student Sell Sheets
ashe.org/internship
Student Page
Universities
Colorado State
Purdue University
Brigham
Young
University
Arizona
State
University
Owensboro
Community
Technical
College
Texas A&M
University of
Arkansas,
Fayetteville and
Little Rock
Georgi
a Tech
Anticipated Internships
1 - Access Community Health Network
2 – Advocate Healthcare
1 or more Catholic Health Initiatives
1 – Indiana Chapter
1 to 3
Energy Project
8 – Arkansas Chapter
1 – University of Texas
Medical Branch
1 – Sullivan County
Community
Hospital
Apply to be a Host
• Visit ashe.org/internship for more information, and to
access the host application and the chapter plan
template.
What is Energy University?
• Free, vendor neutral online learning
means you have ready access to
comprehensive learning about energy
efficiency and data center solutions
• Self-paced, less than one hour
modules
• Courses can be taken anytime,
anywhere there is an internet
connection
• 200+ Energy Efficiency and Data
Center courses available
• 24 hour access means you can learn
when you want, at your convenience
Why Energy University?
• Professional growth opportunities
• Define succession path and identify future leaders
• Differentiate yourself amongst peers
• Expand industry knowledge
• High Performance Operations are NOT an option – learn
how to get there
• Qualified CEU’s for ASHE certifications (CHFM, CHC)
• CEU’s also applicable toward many other industry certifications
(CEM, LEED, RPA, etc…)
• Mix of technical and financial acumen
• FREE
Easy navigation makes course selection easy
Easy to follow visuals and audio
Two ways to find us…
• ASHE homepage  eLearning section
Two ways to find us…
• Energy University Homepage (www.MyEnergyUniversity.com)
• Click “Join”
Create an account the first time…
Create your
own unique
username and
password
Be sure you use
the following
keycode :
u621v
Then login each time thereafter….
If you cannot login
1) Try the forgot password link
2) Contact us to find out the
status of your account:
energyuniversity@schneiderelectric.com
Access Your Learning Paths
• Click the professional development path button
ASHE Learning Paths
Energy Manager Comprehensive
Learning Path
• Path Description
• Begins with focused look at energy
procurement
• Provides financial and measurement tools to
maximize and sustain your results
• Course Highlights
• Energy Procurement I-III
• Measurement and Verification
• Strategic Energy Planning
• Demand Response and the Smart Grid
• Lighting I-IV
Hours
Required
Elective
5.75
4.25
Total
10.00
Facility Manager Comprehensive
Learning Path
• Path Description
• foundational knowledge required for a healthcare
facility managers to take control of energy
• equip you to understand the available opportunities
• have an educated dialogue with experts
• prioritize projects
• Course Highlights
• Energy Audits
• Energy Rate Structures I-II
• Financial Analysis of Projects
• Maintenance Best Practices
• US Energy Codes and Standards
Hours
Required
Elective
10.25
2.75
Total
13.00
Technician Comprehensive
Learning Path
• Path Description
• in-depth overview of the basic building systems of
the power plant and their controls
• good foundation on the intended function and
operations of boilers and steam systems,
compressed air, fans, pumps, and building controls
• “how stuff works” presentation on each system
• Course highlights
• HVAC Thermodynamic States
• Building Controls I-VIII
• Steam Systems I-IV
• Fan Systems I-IV
• Pumping Systems I-III
Hours
Required
Elective
0.00
18.75
Total
18.75
ASHE Credits
• ASHE has approved each course for continuing education
credits.
• ASHE issues in quarter-hour increments, and each course
qualifies for .25, .50 or 1 contact hours. The total of 10
contact hours equals 1 continuing education credit.
• Energy Manager Energy Management: 10 contact hours
• Healthcare Facility Manager Comprehensive Energy Management: 13 contact
hours
• Technician Comprehensive Energy Management: 18.75 contact hours
Report given to ASHE monthly
Questions on Credit?
Contact:
Kevin Brown
312-422-3807
Kbrown@ASHE.org
Sample Certificate of Completion
THANK YOU!
Stacy L. Kimbell, MBA
Healthcare Segment Marketing Manager
Schneider Electric
stacy.Kimbell@schneider-electric.com
214-906-0339
Sean Goings, CEM, CHSP, SASHE
Manager, US Healthcare Solutions
Schneider Electric
sean.goings@schneider-electric.com
281-989-7309