Facility Voices
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Your host is David Trask, National Director and Industry Speaker at ARC Facilities.
David brings you stories from the front lines of Facilities via conversations with Facilities Management leaders from across the nation. You'll hear real-world stories about leadership, coaching, mentorship, a day in the life of, and so much more!
Facility Voices
Balancing Patient Safety and Cost Efficiency: Harnessing Code Compliance for Quality Care and Savings
In today's episode, David sits down with Josh Bracket, the System Regulatory Director of Facilities Services at Banner Health.
Josh shares his unique journey from being an EMT driver to leading regulatory efforts at one of the most innovative healthcare systems in the U.S. He discusses the crucial role of code flexibility and risk assessments in achieving significant cost savings without compromising patient safety and highlights how continuous evaluation and cross-training are vital to effective facilities management.
Additionally, Josh explores the impact of innovative strategies and a unified approach to patient safety, embodied in Banner Health's commitment to "Sophia," their named model patient. This dedication drives operational efficiency and enhances the quality of care.
Whether you're in healthcare, facilities management, or simply interested in learning from the best, this episode is packed with insights and practical examples that underscore the importance of proactive and informed facilities management.
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Joshua Brackett, PE, SASHE, CHFM is the System Regulatory Director of Facilities Operations at Banner Health, offering expertise in health care facilities management, fire protection, and regulatory compliance. With a background in fire protection design and extensive experience in regulatory affairs, he has contributed to national standards committees and co-founded Legacy FM, focusing on empowering facility management teams through education and training programs.
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The views and opinions expressed by third-party guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of ARC Facilities and ARC Document Solutions. We provide a platform for diverse perspectives and discussions and ARC Facilities/ARC Document Solutions assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content provided by our third-party guests.
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