GENESISNEWS
JUNE 2016 EDITION
technology consultants for healthcare, science & education
QUARTERLY PUBLICATION
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TECHNOLOGY
TRENDS
PROJECTS
EVENTS
GENESIS
GENERATES
GENESIS CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Years are only one indication of our company’s success. The real measure is in our people - the skills
they have gained and the innovations they have put forward for the benefit of our clients. Our people have
accomplished this through the creation of a work environment founded on collaboration and discovery.
We love what we do and we get things done.
TECHNOLOGY
TRENDS
Radio Frequencies in Healthcare
Radio Frequencies (RF) is wireless electromagnetic form of communication which is a part of most modern
technology systems. RF technology is starting to be used in healthcare as well; an example is the Wireless
Medical Telemetry Systems (WMTS).
WMTS is a licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the three spectrum blocks of
608–614 MHz (megahertz), 1395–1400 MHz, and 1427–1432 MHz RF ranges. RF coordination is required for
WMTS systems especially in the 1427 – 1432 MHz range which is shared by WMTS (1427 – 1429.5 MHz) and
non-WMTS devices (1429.5-1432 MHz) such as utility telemetry devices.
802.11 and Bluetooth technologies are also used in telemetry monitoring, but the FCC and the FDA ( Food
and Drug Administration are encouraging the use of WMTS as it can enhance clinical outcomes by providing
reliable data and being less invasive.
Other Common Devices and Typical RF Designation:
•
Medical Telemetry - UHF
•
TV Broadcast – VHF and UHF
•
Cordless Home Telephone - UHF
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AM Radio – MF
•
FM Radio – VHF
•
Wireless Microphones - VHF and UHF
•
Wi-Fi – UHF and SHF
More information on RF spectrums and frequency allocations can be found on FCC, FDA and the US
Department of Commerce - National Telecommunication and Information Administration website.
If you have an innovative technology trend that you would like us to objectively consider for inclusion in an upcoming edition of the
GenesisNews, please contact Jim Osborne at [email protected]
PROJECTS
GENESIS AT WORK
Overall, the objective of our services is to improve design, minimize errors, maximize facility flexibility, ensure schedule compliance
and provide lowest marketing price.
Bob Nimon, Principal
Memorial
Hermann
Health System
Pearland
Hospital
Pearland, TX
Completed Project
EVENTS
CONFERENCES & TRAINING
Genesis Planning is committed to the continued development and increased knowledge of its staff. A major component of staff
development includes conferences, vendor in-service sessions and internal training sessions. If you would like the Genesis Planning
Training Committee to consider your firm for a vendor in-service session, please contact Ryan Wilhelm at [email protected]
INTERNAL TRAINING
CONFERENCE & SEMINARS
APRIL
MAY
Vendor Fair
Participants
• Lecia Biosystems - Histology
• Spacelabs - Patient Monitoring & Diagnostics
• Gorbel, Inc. - Patient Lift Devices
Medical World Americas Conference
and Expo - Houston, TX (Booth #212)
Health Facility Institute Presents
27th Annual Symposium for Training
Healthcare Facility Project Professionals
Tempe, AZ
MEDA (Medical Equipment Drawing Automation)
MAY
CEEP 2 Training - Company & Employee
Enhancement Program Internal Training
JUNE
CEEP 2 Training - Company & Employee
Enhancement Program Internal Training
CEEP (COMPANY & EMPLOYEE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM)
Genesis Planning is committed to providing our clients with the most advanced approaches and
technologies for the management of their projects’ capital equipment and assets. As technology evolves,
today’s healthcare projects have become more complex and require the focused attention of a skilled
team that understands the full spectrum of technology considerations from selection, design, construction,
procurement and project delivery.
In response to this challenge, we have developed a structured and continuous training program that aligns
our planning methodologies with our staff’s knowledge and capabilities.
CEEP was created in 2012 to enhance the integration of our Service Lines, and develop synergies between
our Best Practice Workstreams, Technical Training, Subject Matter Expert, Mentoring, and Career Path
programs.
The success of Genesis Planning is directly correlated to the success of the individual! The CEEP is a key
component of our commitment to excellence.
CONFERENCE INVOLVEMENT
Genesis Presents at Medical World Americas
Conference and Expo - Houston, TX
Dawn Deppe, Senior Project Manager with Genesis
Planning and Tom Sparrow with The Island Health
Authority/ British Columbia Canada presented a case
history regarding the “ Compliance Methodology - Form
Must Follow Function” surrounding the planning and
design of two new tertiary hospitals on Vancouver Island
known as the “North Island Project”. Bob Nimon, Managing
Principal at Genesis Planning served as the panel
moderator.
GENESIS
GENERATES
RECOGNITION
Megan Carriagn
Analyst
Meet Megan Carrigan - Megan is an Analyst on the Genesis
Procurement team. Megan worked as an intern at Genesis while
attending college and became a full time employee after she
received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Texas
A&M University in May 2014. As a Procurement Analyst, Megan
works closely with our Project and Procurement Managers, clients
and vendors.
Megan is known for her superior work ethic and for always going
above and beyond to provide Genesis clients with the products and
services that best meet their needs. She is extremely dedicated
and committed and does whatever it takes to get the job done. Below is what people are saying about Megan!
“I wanted to share with everyone a great compliment (below) that our team received from one of our clients at Comanche
County in Oklahoma. Megan, being the newest member of our team, was singled out. It is nice to hear when we are
doing a good job and the client appreciates it.” Ryan Wilhelm, Associate, Project Manager, Genesis Planning, LLC
“I love working with Megan!! She’s so quick to respond and really knows what’s going on.”
Catherine Williams, Supply Chain Manager, Comanche County Memorial Hospital
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT!
Nishant Sankhe, MS Arch
BIM Consultant
Join us in congratulating Nishant Sankhe on receiving his Master’s Degree in
Architecture from the University of Houston on May 14, 2016. While pursuing his
Master’s Degree, Nishant received several competitive, merit based scholarships
and maintained a cumulative GPA in excess of 3.5.
Nishant was presented with The Best Thesis Award at his graduation ceremony.
His thesis was entitled “Regenerative Mutualism, A Study to Save the Coral Reefs.”
PROMOTIONS/ELEVATIONS
Genesis Planning is pleased to announce the
promotions/elevations of the following studio
members. We congratulate and acknowledge
these individuals for their outstanding
performance and distinguished achievements!
• Michael Darden, Dir.Project Operations – Promoted to Associate Principal
• Hatem Ammari, Director, Middle East – Elevated to Senior Associate
• Kim Dufrene, Sr. Manager, Procurement – Elevated to Associate
• Rochelle Moore, Marketing Manager – Elevated to Associate
• Jonathan Shapland, Sr. Project Manager – Elevated to Associate
• Alicia Smith, Consultant, Operations – Promoted to Project Accountant
• Pamela Cardona, Analyst, Procurement – Promoted to Consultant
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