IFHE NEWS Plenty to report from Exco meetings
In the run-up to IFHE’s 25th World Congress in Brisbane last October (HEJ – November 2018), IHEEM’s Executive Committee (‘Exco’) had its final video conference of Douwe Kiestra’s Presidency on 12 September, reports the Federation’s Joint Secretary, Andy Wavell. High on the agenda was discussion on the Congress. He explained: “Incoming President, Darryl Pitcher, confirmed that all was going well with the event’s organisation, and that there would be an IFHE stand designed to highlight the organisation and its activities to delegates.
“Items for the agenda in Brisbane were also discussed – including the future of IFHE, bids for the 2022 Congress, involvement with the World Health Organization, and Standing Orders, and there was discussion on how the organisation, being worldwide, will comply the General Data Protection Regulation now in force in Europe. It was agreed that this item be taken to Council for further explanation.
A potential name change “Meeting again in Brisbane, the Exco spent a useful day discussing topics including Standing Orders, a potential name change, and changes to the way in which IFHE is led. Exco decided there was no useful purpose in going over the Standing Orders again, as the correct procedure had been followed, and they had been agreed by all at the last Council meeting. It was decided that a method for bringing changes be formulated and given to Council. As many organisations worldwide have ‘Healthcare’ in their name, it was agreed that a change of name to ‘the International Federation of Healthcare Engineering’ be suggested to Council. “Some members’ concerns that having a President for between 18 months and
IFHE ‘Exco’ members, from left: Walt Vernon, Christian Bender, Yoshihisa Hirayama, Andy Wavell, Gunnar Baekken, Douwe Kiestra, Darryl Pitcher, Steve Drinkrow, Steve Rees, Daniella Pedrini, (Simona Aggar, translator for DP), and Fabio Bitencourt.
two and a half years does not allow the best leadership were discussed, but it was decided to maintain the status quo. Membership matters continue to occupy Exco’s time, both in terms of encouraging members to pay their fees, and fostering new alliances in the hope that more countries will join. Exco also discussed the IFHE’s 50th anniversary, and it was agreed that a commemorative publication be produced, with a leader for the initiative to be sought at Council. “Lastly, Christian Bender announced that he would be standing down from Exco. He was thanked for his support, and in particular his work in getting the Chinese organisation back into IFHE.
“He will be replaced by a colleague, Bender Sales manager, Matthias Schwabe.
Social event
“Following the Brisbane meeting, Exco members and their partners attended a social event, where the President of IHEA, Peter Easson, welcomed them and the IFHE Congress to Australia.
Christian Bender, who is stepping down from ‘Exco’, will be replaced by Bender colleague, Matthias Schwabe (right).
Production of 2020 Digest under way
Yet again the IFHE Digest has proven to be a success, reports the IFHE’s Joint Secretary, Andy Wavell, with articles from 11 member countries submitted, resulting in 21 articles being published in the 2019 edition.
He said: “It is thanks to the Editorial committee, who vet the synopses, that we once again have a high standard of papers for you all to read. The 2019 Digest was published in late December, with a limited number of hard copies sent to those organisations who requested them. The web link,
https://content.yudu.com/web/1u0jl/ 0A1urts/IFHEDigest2019/
index.html has also been made available to the registered contacts at all ‘A’ Member organisations, and I would ask that it be circulated to all individual members. It has also been posted on the IFHE website and IFHE Facebook page. From discussions at the recent Congress in Brisbane it was evident that in some cases the link is not being circulated, which is a shame, as it means members are not getting the opportunity to read this valuable source of knowledge. “Every year the Editorial panel receives
“At the Council meeting on 7 October, the Health Care Institute (HCI) from the USA, the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES), and the South African Federation of Hospital Engineering (SAFHE), presented bids to the meeting seeking nomination for the 2022 Congress. With three bids, a two-stage vote took place. Each country was given 15 minutes for its presentation, followed by questions from Council members, and, following the initial presentations, South Africa was eliminated. The remaining two Associations were then allowed five minutes to re-state their case. Following a second vote, CHES was selected to host the 2022 Congress, which will be held in Toronto from 15-22 September. Steve Rees, Canada’s nominated President, will therefore become IFHE’s Second Vice- President. All bidders were thanked for the quality of their bids.”
far more synopses than culminate in published material, which has the benefit of giving panel members a good choice of potential material. “The production cycle for 2020 is under way, and during February the Editorial panel will be drawn together, and then all ‘A Member’ organisations contacted with a request for articles. I encourage you all to consider providing an article for the 2020 edition. Synopses will be needed in May, and completed articles during July/August. The timetable will be announced soon. I look forward to receiving engineering, architectural, and facilities management- related articles later in the year.”
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