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IHEEM runs a number of events annually for members and non-members alike, including approximately 10 technical seminars on a range of relevant topics, as well as a 2-day annual Conference which attracts speakers and delegates from all over the world.
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Please select which month you would like to view available events:
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Hospital Infrastructure India
07-12-2010 until 09-12-2010 |
| Hospital Infrastructure India is a India's premier international exhibition on hospital infrastructure, planning, supplies and health care development sector. This exhibition will be the sole platform where Investors, Planners, Builders, Contractors, Architects and Designers will meet senior managers and commissioners of healthcare facilities in India. It is scheduled to take place from 7th to 9th December 2010
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IFHE 21st Congress 2010 Tokyo
17-11-2010 until 19-11-2010 |
The congress will be held at Tokyo Big Site, Ariake from the 17th till the 19th November 2010 in conjunction with the 35th International Healthcare Engineering Exhibition (HOSPEX 2010).
The call for papers deadline for proposed abstracts is the 1st May, with notification of acceptance being on the 1st June and final submission being the 30th September.
To find out more information regarding the IFHE 21st Congress in Tokyo please visit their website: http://ifhe2010tokyo.com |
| Cost: £TBC |
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IFHE Executive Committee & IFHE Council Meetings to be held in Tokyo
15-11-2010 until 16-11-2010 |
The IFHE Executive Committee meeting will be held on Monday 15th November and the IFHE Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th November at the Tokyo Baycourt Hotel |
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Premises for Management for PCT's
03-11-2010 until 17-11-2010 |
The recent publication of the Darzi review has outlined how payments to NHS organisations will be conditional on the quality of care as well as the volume under a new commissioning for quality and innovation scheme. Quality measures will include infection rates, clinical outcomes, patient experience and patient-reported outcomes. The physical surroundings of a healthcare facility are one of the few areas which have an impact on the entire patient experience.
This seminar is aimed at Practice Managers and those within the PCT environment with responsibility for premises and facilities who wish to gain a better understanding of the issues surrounding the management of their premises. The seminar will also review Health Building Note 11-01 – “Facilities for primary and community care services” and examine the need for resilience and emergency planning.
Locations & Dates :
- Leeds 20th October 2010
- Birmingham 3rd November 2010
- London 17th November 2010
For further details and to download a booking form, TBC
Alternatively, please click here to book online. |
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Premises Management for PCTs Seminar
20-10-2010 until 20-10-2010 |
The recent publication of the Darzi review has outlined how payments to NHS organisations will be conditional on the quality of care as well as the volume under a new commissioning for quality and innovation scheme. Quality measures will include infection rates, clinical outcomes, patient experience and patient-reported outcomes. The physical surroundings of a healthcare facility are one of the few areas which have an impact on the entire patient experience.
This seminar is aimed at Practice Managers and those within the PCT environment with responsibility for premises and facilities who wish to gain a better understanding of the issues surrounding the management of their premises. The seminar will also review Health Building Note 11-01 – “Facilities for primary and community care services” and examine the need for resilience and emergency planning.
Locations & Dates :
- Leeds 20th October 2010
- Birmingham 3rd November 2010
- London 17th November 2010
For further details and to download a booking form, TBC
Alternatively, please click here to book online. |
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IHEEM Annual Conference 2010
05-10-2010 until 06-10-2010 |
In 2010, Healthcare Estates is moving to Manchester Central, a prestigious new venue worthy of the event’s stature, and able to accommodate a much expanded Conference programme, Exhibition and new supporting activities.
The IHEEM Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to present and discuss the ideas, issues and innovations that affect everyone involved in the healthcare estates and facilities sector. Its success has been built on the quality and authority of its speakers, and their experience and understanding. |
| Cost: £TBC |
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Management of Water Systems in Healthcare Premises Seminar
08-09-2010 until 22-09-2010 |
With recent news of cases of Legionella at a UK hospital, this seminar will be essential viewing for all healthcare employees involved in the management of water systems. The event will navigate the attendees through the plethora of legislation and guidelines relating to the control and supply of water in healthcare establishments, in particular HTM-04, and offer practical advice on their implementation.
The development of a Water safety plan will be examined and the recent developments in the control of Legionella will be highlighted.
Locations & Dates :
- Leeds 8th September 2010
- London 15th September 2010
- Birmingham 22nd September
For further details and to download a booking form, TBC
Alternatively, please click here to book online.
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Risk Management and Governance Seminar
09-06-2010 until 09-06-2010 |
The need for the robust and documented management of risk is now clear in recent legislation. This seminar begins with a definition of risk management and a risk management system and proceeds to examine the legal requirements for such a system with reference the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, HTM 00, Corporate Manslaughter etc.
The seminar will also examine a simple model for a risk management system, with reference to HSG 65 as a guide. This is followed by a review of the role of audit in this process, and a practical exercise to help you to assess your current status on several key issues.
Principal risk performance trends from 75 estates audits will be reviewed, with common pitfalls and solutions discussed. The seminar ends with a discussion of findings and conclusions.
Locations & Dates :
- London 18th May 2010
- Leeds 26th May 2010
- Birmingham 9th June 2010
For further details and to download a booking form, TBC
Alternatively, please click here to book online.
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Risk Management and Governance Seminar
18-05-2010 until 26-05-2010 |
The need for the robust and documented management of risk is now clear in recent legislation. This seminar begins with a definition of risk management and a risk management system and proceeds to examine the legal requirements for such a system with reference the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, HTM 00, Corporate Manslaughter etc.
The seminar will also examine a simple model for a risk management system, with reference to HSG 65 as a guide. This is followed by a review of the role of audit in this process, and a practical exercise to help you to assess your current status on several key issues.
Principal risk performance trends from 75 estates audits will be reviewed, with common pitfalls and solutions discussed. The seminar ends with a discussion of findings and conclusions.
Locations & Dates :
- London 18th May 2010
- Leeds 26th May 2010
- Birmingham 9th June 2010
For further details and to download a booking form, TBC
Alternatively, please click here to book online.
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Planning to achieve Carbon Reduction Targets for Healthcare Premises - Practical Information and Guidance
20-04-2010 until 29-04-2010 |
This seminar puts into context the implications of current legislation for Healthcare Estates and Factilities and explores the current range of technological developments addressing the sustainability requirements placed on Healthcare premises.
Locations & Dates :
- Birmingham - The University of Warwick 24th March 2010
- London - IOM3 20th April 2010
- Leeds - Thackray Museum 29th April 2010
Methods of calculating carbon footprints and the development of reduction strategies will be explored along with a number of case studies demonstrating possible ways forward.
Relevant to all Estates and Facilities directors and managers, technical services managers, design consultants and procurements leads, this seminar will provide a comprehensive update on CRC and sustainability issues.
For further details and booking terms and conditions, please click here to download a booking form.
Alternatively, please click here to book online. |
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IV Brazilian Congress - April 2010
02-04-2010 until 30-04-2010 |
Papers are now being accepted for the IV Brazilian Congress for the Development of the Healthcare Building.
The IV Congress will occur in Brasilia, in the month of April, 2010, when the national capital completes its 50th birthday.
This will be a great opportunity to get to know the modernist city designed by Lucio Costa and its many architectural landmarks designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and listen to renowed professionals and researchers in the field of healthcare infrastructure.
For more information: http://www.abdeh.org.br/ivcongresso/ |
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Planning to achieve Carbon Reduction Commitment Targets for Healthcare Premises - Practical Information and Guidance
24-03-2010 until 29-04-2010 |
This seminar puts into context the implications of current legislation for Healthcare Estates and Factilities and explores the current range of technological developments addressing the sustainability requirements placed on Healthcare premises.
Locations & Dates :
- Birmingham - The University of Warwick 24th March 2010
- London - IOM3 20th April 2010
- Leeds - Thackray Museum 29th April 2010
Methods of calculating carbon footprints and the development of reduction strategies will be explored along with a number of case studies demonstrating possible ways forward.
Relevant to all Estates and Facilities directors and managers, technical services managers, design consultants and procurements leads, this seminar will provide a comprehensive update on CRC and sustainability issues.
For further details and booking terms and conditions, please click here to download a booking form
Alternatively, please click here to book online.
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National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) 12th - 21st March 2010
12-03-2010 until 21-03-2010 |
National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten day programme of science, engineering and technology events and activities across the UK aimed at people of all ages. Coordinated by the British Science Association, in partnership with EngineeringUK and with funding from The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, NSEW aims to inspire and engage people from all walks of life with science, engineering and technology. In 2009, over 1.4 million people took part in 3,500 events throughout the UK.
In 2010 NSEW runs from 12th – 21th March and the theme will be ‘Earth’. This theme is designed to coincide with International Year of Biodiversity. We would like to encourage people to organise events and activities to help us celebrate this during NSEW 2010. The theme of your activities could be anything from Earth's amazing phenomenon to engineering solutions to climate change.
For full information on National Science Week, including all the events and activities www.nsew.org.uk
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The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists' & Engineers' Fair 2010
11-03-2010 until 13-03-2010 |
The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists' & Engineers' Fair 2010 featuring the National Science & Engineering Competition is set to be even bigger than The Big Bang 2009. Led by EngineeringUK in partnership with organisations from across business and industry, government and the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) communities, The Big Bang 2010 will be held over three days from 11th-13th March at Manchester Central. This year’s event is expected to hold even more activities and already has twice as many visitors registered.
The Big Bang 2010 will excite and inspire young people about the varied and dynamic opportunities available in STEM subjects and careers. In addition to being a great day out for schools, The Fair will also be open to the public for the first time on Saturday 13th March, encouraging participation by the whole family. With over 10,000 attendees already registered, The Fair is shaping up to become the biggest STEM enhancement and enrichment platform in the country. |
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Rebuilding the NHS 2010
10-03-2010 until 11-03-2010 |
With funding cuts inevitable and limited investment available, innovative thinking will be crucial to ensure your estates strategy does not compromise the quality of patient care.
NHS buildings play a key role in delivering high quality services. However, after years of unprecedented growth in health care estates, Trusts must now re-evaluate and prioritise plans for the future service re-design.
With concerns about funding options and the changing landscape for healthcare buildings’, are you ready for all the challenges that 2010 will bring?
The Health Service Journal is proud to present this year’s ‘Rebuilding the NHS’. An essential annual forum giving critical guidance for the successful delivery of the most pressing NHS agendas.
Don’t miss the essential networking opportunities that this event offers and the chance to learn from our exceptional speaker line-up and best practice case studies.
Why should you attend?
- Gain insight into how political policies for each party will effect your funding and strategy for estates and capital projects
- Achieve flexible and innovative estates redesign while maximising resource efficiencies
- Develop your business acumen and strengthen your corporate planning
- Transform your strategy for community healthcare estates, to deliver care closer to home
- Hear latest techniques and theories to achieve sustainability and reduce your carbon footprint
For more information on Rebuilding the NHS in 2010 and to book your place please visit www.hsj-buildings.com |
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Metering Technologies
26-02-2010 until 26-02-2010 |
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Health Facilities Scotland Offices on Friday 26 February 2010
Free seminar on Metering Technologies, check out the Scottish Branch page for further information
To secure your place - download the booking form
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South West Branch Seminar - HTM 08/03 Bedhead Services
Starts 6pm for 6:30pm on 24-02-2010 and ends 8pm on 24-02-2010 |
The IHEEM South West Branch are holding a seminar at Gleeds (1400 Bristol Parkway North, Newbrick Road) in Bristol on the 24th February 2010, where Static Systems Group will explain and discuss specific issues arising from the recently published HTM 08/03 guidance document.
The focus of the paper, which is CPD approved, will be a review of the key issues that need to be considered by those involved in the specification and design of Nurse Call and Bedhead Services Systems.
The presentation will cover a number of areas including: design considerations – relative to patient type, nursing practice and infection control; bedhead services trunking and equipment – including power distribution and lighting options; nurse call systems – their requirements, use and application; entertainment facilities – procurement choices and key requirements and also systems integration.
If you would like to attend please contact IHEEM |
| Cost: £Free |
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'Women of Substance: Inspiring Women in STEM'
Starts 6pm on 27-01-2010 until 27-01-2010 |
Sweep away the winter blues at the newly refurbished Royal Institution at this cross-network event where women, art, science and technology will meet.
What will this decade be called? The tweenies, tens, or teens? Whatever we decide to call it, there is no doubt that science, engineering and technology (SET) will play a huge role in shaping the decade. And there is no doubt that woman have a track record of contribution in the SET fields and have the opportunity to shape and define the decade.
The Royal Institution of Great Britain in conjunction with the European Professional Women's Network (London) and the womenintechnology.co.uk, invite you to the Royal Institution to be inspired and hear success stories from their awesome line up of panellists. Help answer the critical question: “How can we empower the next generation of women to become scientists, engineers and technologists?”
As this event is not sponsored by a corporate host, there will be a cost of £16.00 to attend which includes your entrance to the event, access to the recently refurbished Royal Institution and their permanent exhibition, drinks (wine or soft drinks), a selection of snacks and the opportunity to watch an RI demonstration during the post-event networking.
If you would like to attend, the sign up process is taking place on the European Professional Women's Network’s website where you will need to fill in your personal details and make payment – tickets must be bought in advance and EPWN are a European-wide network, payment will be taken in Euros. The Event is on Wednesday 27th January .
Please go to http://conference.wes.org.uk and follow Women of Substance for further information and to reserve your place!
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Management of Medical Gas systems within Healthcare premises
17-11-2009 until 24-11-2009 |
These 1-day seminars will look at issues relating to the management of Medical Gas systems within Healthcare premises.
Relevant to Estates & Facilities directors and managers, Authorising Engineers and Authorised Persons and engineers involved in R&D activities related to Medical Gas systems, these seminars will also allow sufficient time for networking with other delegates.
The seminars will include :
- A contractor's perspective of applying HTM 02-01 Part A
- Development of a Medical Gas policy
- Material selection in Medical Gas systems
- The IHEEM voluntary register for Authorising Engineers (MGPS)
Locations & Dates :
London 13th October 2009
Birmingham 17th November 2009
Delegate Rate
£195 + VAT for IHEEM Members
£245 + VAT for non members
For further details and to download a booking form, please click here.
Alternatively, please click here to book online. |
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Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
01-02-2009 until 31-12-2012 |
Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
University of Leeds
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Short Courses – 2009
Medical Gases for Service Managers
- A one-day course describing the responsibilities, risks, management and provision of medical gas services for senior pharmacists and healthcare service managers.
- Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Cylinder supplies are described and the role and duties of service managers are discussed
- What non-specialist managers need to know about medical gases
Date:
Thursday 19 February 2009
Venue:
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sandford Education Centre
Aseptic Services for Managers (ASFM)
- A follow-up course to the APDM for senior, experienced pharmacy staff involved in aseptic preparation activities
The course aims to address key current issues in aseptic preparation services, and to equip Aseptic Unit Managers to respond to them.
Date:
Monday 11 – Tuesday 12 May 2009
Venue: Village Hotel, Leeds
Aseptic Preparation & Dispensing of Medicines (APDM)
- This residential course has been organised jointly by the NHS and the University of Leeds to meet the needs of pharmacy staff (pharmacists and experienced senior technicians) who are engaged in the aseptic processing of medicines
- The course will cover the principles and practice of asepsis and provide an update on standards, practices and quality issues
Date:
Monday 6 – Thursday 9 July 2009
Venue:
Trinity & All Saints College, Leeds
Pharmaceutical Medical Gas Testing
- This highly rated 5 day course provides comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the responsibilities of the Quality Controller for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and the application of HTM 02
- Practical sessions support the taught elements reinforcing the hands-on nature of this course.
Date:
Monday 1 – Friday 5 June 2009
Venue:
Day 1-3 Midland Medical Services, Birmingham
Day 4 & 5 Village Hotel, Dudley
Pharmaceutical Medical Gas Testing Update
- A two-day update for pharmaceutical personnel experienced in medical gas testing
- Appraisal of current standards and methods associated with Medical Gas Pipeline Systems illustrated by examples from current practice
- This update course enables compliance with the CPD requirement of HTM 02
Date:
Thursday 4 – Friday 5 June 2009
Venue:
Village Hotel, Dudley
The Leeds course in Clinical Nutrition
- The 27th running of the world acclaimed multidisciplinary course in human clinical nutrition
- Suitable for clinicians, dieticians, pharmacists and those with a professional interest in human nutrition in a clinical setting
- Topics include the benefits and effectiveness of nutrition, childhood nutrition, nutrition in the seriously ill, and obesity
Email:clinicalnutrition@leeds.ac.uk
Website: www.clinical-nutrition.co.uk
Date:
Tuesday 8 – Friday 11 September 2009
Venue:
St. James’s University Hospital
Specialised Ventilation in Healthcare Premises (SVHP)
- Guidance on the management, operation, maintenance and problem-solving for those responsible for specialised air-handling in operating theatres, pathology departments and other healthcare premises
- Developed in association with NHS Estates this course is aimed at infection control personnel, facilities management staff, theatre and pathology managers, and similar
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· Tuesday 3 – Thursday 5 November 2009
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· Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds
Pharmaceutical Risk Management and Audit
- Designed to meet the developing needs of healthcare services in the light of the clinical governance agenda, this 5 day PTQA course will give insight into risk management processes and application to patient care
The course will show delegates how to identify safe systems of work for pharmacy activities and how to use the audit process to measure compliance with standards, identify hazards, risks, critical control points and to conduct overall risk assessments.
Date:
Next course date to be confirmed
Venue:
Hinsley Hall, Leeds
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Unit,
Faculty of Engineering, c/o Civil Engineering, Room 209, University of Leeds, LEEDS, LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 2494/8104 Fax: + 44 (0)113 343 2511
Email: cpd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk |
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