1. Ohio Association for the Healthcare Environment Welcome! January 5, 2011

2. Why OAHE? OAHE exists to promote better patient care through improved housekeeping practices by encouraging and assisting members to develop their knowledge of health care housekeeping principles.OAHE exists to promote better patient care through improved housekeeping practices by encouraging and assisting members to develop their knowledge of health care housekeeping principles. OAHE will achieve this by conducting regular meetings, conferences and educational programs; promoting communication between OAHE, the Ohio Hospital Association and related organizations and by promoting the professional development and recognition of the Association and its members.OAHE will achieve this by conducting regular meetings, conferences and educational programs; promoting communication between OAHE, the Ohio Hospital Association and related organizations and by promoting the professional development and recognition of the Association and its members.

3. What Is The Purpose of forming a state association?  To provide a medium for the exchange of ideas and dissemination of information that pertains to environmental services and housekeeping.  To assist environmental services and housekeeping professionals in keeping current on guidelines, regulations policies & procedures, etc.  To encourage and assist members develop their knowledge and increase effectiveness in their department.  To actively promote close cooperation and problem-solving among environmental service professionals and other health care departments.  To conduct regular meetings and educational programs for the benefit of all members.

4. Not-for-Profit Organization Intention would be to register with the State of Ohio as a non-profit organizationIntention would be to register with the State of Ohio as a non-profit organization Necessary forms have been secured.Necessary forms have been secured. Steering Committee necessary in absence of officers/board.Steering Committee necessary in absence of officers/board.

5. Discussion of Association By-Laws Modeled after the national association by-lawsModeled after the national association by-laws If adopted, will provide greater opportunity for affiliation with AHE (formerly ASHES).If adopted, will provide greater opportunity for affiliation with AHE (formerly ASHES). Available to review and make suggestions for a February vote?Available to review and make suggestions for a February vote?

6. Discussion of Association Officers Recommended Officers:Recommended Officers: PresidentPresident President-ElectPresident-Elect SecretarySecretary TreasurerTreasurer

7. Discussion of Board of Directors Recommendations: Board would consist of the 4 Association Officers plus:Board would consist of the 4 Association Officers plus: 2 representatives from Acute Care (1 with 2 year term; 1 with 3 year term)2 representatives from Acute Care (1 with 2 year term; 1 with 3 year term) 2 representatives from Long Term Care (1 with 2 year term; 1 with 3 year term)2 representatives from Long Term Care (1 with 2 year term; 1 with 3 year term) 1 Platinum Level Vendor – Partner representative (2 year term)1 Platinum Level Vendor – Partner representative (2 year term) Geographical representation??Geographical representation??

8. Personal Membership Levels Full MemberFull Member Associate/Corporate MemberAssociate/Corporate Member Retired/Student/Transitional MemberRetired/Student/Transitional Member General Interest MemberGeneral Interest Member Annual Dues vary depending on type of membershipAnnual Dues vary depending on type of membership

9. Vendor-Partner Sponsor Levels Platinum Club Level - $1500/AnnuallyPlatinum Club Level - $1500/Annually Gold Club Level - $1000/AnnuallyGold Club Level - $1000/Annually Silver Club Level - $750/AnnuallySilver Club Level - $750/Annually

10. Others Monthly MeetingsMonthly Meetings Standing CommitteesStanding Committees Nominations CommitteeNominations Committee Educational CommitteeEducational Committee Annual Conference CommitteeAnnual Conference Committee New Media Committee (Marketing, Website, etc)New Media Committee (Marketing, Website, etc) Any others?Any others?

11. Annual Conference/Trade Show To be held in Spring or FallTo be held in Spring or Fall To be rotated around the stateTo be rotated around the state Conference to be 2 days?Conference to be 2 days? 1 ½ day for conference?1 ½ day for conference? ½ day for Trade Show?½ day for Trade Show?

12. Affiliation Affiliation with the Association for the Healthcare Environment (formerly ASHES)Affiliation with the Association for the Healthcare Environment (formerly ASHES) Affiliation with IEHA?Affiliation with IEHA?

13. Next Steps?

14. Thank You! Contact us at: OAHEPresident@gmail.com