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NSW/ACT
NSW/ACT BRANCH REPORT
President’s Report to National Board February 2021 The NSW / ACT Branch of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering Australia (IHEA) was to hold a Professional Development Conference, Trades Display and Branch General Meeting at the C,ex Club Coffs, Coffs Harbour in April 2021. The conference received substantial support from sponsors and CoM was very excited to have its first gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The conference theme was “Environmental Challenges for Healthcare Engineering”. Regrettably due to uncertainty created surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and outbreaks, the Committee agreed to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 state conference. We are hoping this will boost the number of delegates and sponsors who will be attending Perth Conference in September 2021.
Currently there is a greater focus on running PD days virtually. The commitment to hold these events on a regular basis will be one of the 2021 branch strategies to reengage with the member’s community.
In accordance with Article 14.5 of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering Constitution the State Branch notified NSW and ACT members of the intent to hold the NSW - ACT Branch Special Meeting on 23/4/2021 at 12pm. Due to state conference cancellation this meeting was held virtually via Skype meeting. NSW-ACT Committee membership remained unchained. There were some discussions surrounding representation on the IHEA national board.
AS2896 Medical Gases IHEA NSW CoM member Mal Allen has advised the Committee that there is an innovative round of requests for comments to occur in the next 4 months. Mal Allen joined several meetings with the Standards Australia working committee to deliberate public comments on the draft publication. Given the potential for a large number of replies the review is continuing and the revised Standard is expected for finalisation by end of 2021.
Membership The Branch Committee is planning to send reminders for membership renewal and actively engage with the members to understand their expectations. Due to COVID-19 the interest from both industry groups and health facility management practitioners has been limited. The CoM is discussing a variety of strategies on an ongoing basis to serve our members better and meet their expectations. Members are being actively encouraged to use the IHEA LDP Application to record professional development that is occurring in the normal activities of a healthcare facilities practitioner. Committee of Management Members
President
Treasurer
Vice President
Secretary CoM
CoM
CoM
CoM
CoM
CoM Rob Arian
Mal Allen
Jason Swingler Marcus Stalker
Dean Benke
Darrell Milton
Greg Allen Brett Petherbridge Jon Gowdy John Miles
If you have ideas or would like to communicate with the NSWACT branch please email us at ihea.nswact@ihea.org.au
13-15 SEPTEMBER 2021 PERTH CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
Like the Phoenix that rose from the ashes the IHEA 2021 National Healthcare Facilities Management Conference returns to Perth this September 13th to 15th at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
WA is once again open for business, come and join your colleagues in three days of sharing, learning, and networking.
The theme is 21st Century Healthcare Engineering – New Frontiers. Register Now!
Register via www.HFMC2021.org.au to secure your attendance at IHEA 2021 in Perth.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Sponsoring or exhibiting will provide an excellent opportunity to promote your organisation and to maintain a high profile within the Health Industry. Visit www.HFMC2021.org.au to view the available opportunities.
Contact the Conference Organisers
Iceberg Events Phone: +61 7 3876 4988 Email: chloe@icebergevents.com.au
Subscribe to event updates at www.HFMC2021.org.au
GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS
As we journey towards 2050 every aspect of our lives is touched by an ever-increasing avalanche of technology. Whether it is with Siri, your Fitbit Watch or your BMS, every day Healthcare Facility Managers interact with some kind of algorithm. The systems that drive the information evolution are attaining intelligence at an alarming rate.
Are we becoming irrelevant in the eyes of artificial intelligence?
This conference aims to give delegates an insight into the developing trends in information and biomedical technologies that may impact on how we deliver Healthcare Facility Management Services into the 21st Century.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Shara Evans
Shara Evans shows organisations how to take advantage of the opportunities underpinned by emerging technologies. As one of the world’s top female futurists, Shara is one of those rare individuals who merge incredible technical skills with an innate understanding of the social and economic impact of new technologies.
Gihan Perera
Gihan Perera is a futurist, conference speaker, author and consultant who gives you a glimpse into what’s ahead – and how you can become fit for the future, in your professional and personal life. He has always taken the lead in embracing emerging technologies and trends, from his university thesis in robotics and artificial intelligence, to leading a software development team building the infrastructure for the early Internet, founding one of Australia’s first Web development companies in 1996, teaching thought leaders how to engage in e-learning platforms, and helping business leaders build their personal brand and online influence.
• Pre-conference Technical Tours • Welcome Reception in the exhibition area • Conference Dinner at The Aquarium of WA • Partners Program
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Please note the IHEA 2021 Conference program will be presented and printed in English. This program is an outline only and the organisers reserve the right to change the topics, times and presenters if necessary. For the most up-to-date version of the program, view the conference website www.HFMC2021.org.au
