Welcome to FM After Hours! Join hosts Mickey Eberts, Kirk Kaiser, and Art Huber, along with a lineup of esteemed healthcare and other industry FM professionals, as they dive into the dynamic world of facilities management. This season, we explore the latest trends, share expert insights, and uncover the challenges and innovations shaping the industry. Whether you're a seasoned FM professional or just curious about the field, sit back, relax and tune in for engaging conversations and discover more about the ever-evolving realm of facilities management. Join us and be part of the FM After Hours community!
We're back on the construction site - still in steel toe boots - for our part 2 of our dive into healthcare construction and facilities management. This time, we're talking about project surprises, and what happens when the best laid plans meet real world hiccups. From smart systems to lessons learned the hard way. Let's finish this series out strong and learn a few things on the way!
29 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Construction in Healthcare Part 1
Ever wonder what goes into building or renovating a hospital? Spoiler: it's way more than bricks and blueprints. In this 2 part series, we're chatting about the wild world of healthcare construction and how facilities management keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From navigating construction chaos without distrupting patient care to designing spaces that actually work for the people using the them, we've got stories and insights from the folks who have made it all happen. Grab your hard hat - let's dig in!
21 Jan 2025
Pranks, Laughs, and Facilities Tales
Grab a drink and join us your hosts we gather ‘round for a good ol’ fashioned story swap! In this episode, we’re sharing our wildest pranks and funniest tales—some from the job and some from life outside of work. Expect plenty of laughs, crazy stories, and maybe even a few outrageous pranks that went hilariously wrong. Whether it's pulling one over on a coworker or an unforgettable mishap with friends, we've got it all. So kick back, relax, and enjoy
17 Dec 2024TRANSCRIPT
Deck the Halls (and Inspect Them Too!)
It’s the most wonderful (and chaotic) time of the year! In this special holiday episode, we’re swapping stories from the frontlines of healthcare facilities during Christmas. From sump pumps gone rogue to heartwarming moments with patients who’ve become family, we’re sharing it all—the hilarious, the touching, and the downright ridiculous. Drinks were poured, laughs were plenty, and the holiday spirit was in full swing. So grab some eggnog, kick back, and join us for a festive chat about what it’s really like working in healthcare during the holidays!
19 Nov 2024
Part II of The Staffing Blueprint
FM industry expert Rachel Hodgdon joins healthcare FM teams in a discussion on strategies to overcome staffing challenges, from finding qualified talent to managing limited resources.
29 Oct 2024
The Staffing Blueprint
Join Mickey, Kirk, and Danielle as they dive into the complexities of healthcare staffing and the unique struggles faced by healthcare leadership. Gain a deeper understanding of current staffing landscape, hear firsthand stories from our hosts, and discover practical solutions to enhance your own facilities. They tackle critical issues such as unrealistic staffing ratios, the pressures of meeting facility standards, and the emotional toll on leadership trying to balance it all.
10 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
The FM Career Trail
Looking to climb the FM career ladder? In today's episode, we discuss practical strategies for advancing your career from entry-level positions to top-tier roles like facility manager and director. Whether you're just starting out or looking to make a move up, this episode is packed with friendly advice to help you succeed.
13 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT
Finance & Facilities: Healthcare Edition
Welcome to Episode 4 of FM After Hours, where your favorite hosts Mickey Eberts, Kirk Kaiser, Art Huber, and Danielle Young bring you Finance & Facilities: Healthcare Edition. This episode is all about practical strategies for achieving financial success in healthcare facility management. Join us as we dive into the nitty-gritty of budgeting, cost-saving measures, and financial planning tailored specifically for healthcare facilities. Our hosts will share real-life stories, expert tips, and actionable advice, all delivered in a relaxed, conversational style that makes complex topics easy to understand and apply.
16 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
Insourcing vs. Outsourcing: The Great FM Showdown
Today, we're diving into one of the hottest debates in healthcare facilities management. We'll chat about the pros and cons of both insourcing and outsourcing, laying out the good, the bad, and everything in between. Want more control and a custom touch? Insourcing might be your jam. Looking to cut costs and tap into specialized skills? Outsourcing could be the way to go. We'll also share our personal takes and experiences to give you a better feel for each approach. Whether you're team insource or team outsource, this episode is packed with insights to help you figure out what's best for your facility. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and join Mickey, Kirk, Art, and Danielle for a laid-back discussion on "Insourcing vs. Outsourcing: The Great FM Showdown"!
17 Jun 2024TRANSCRIPT
Developing a Roadmap for a Successful TJC Survey
Welcome back! Your hosts Mickey Eberts, Kirk Kaiser, Art Huber, and Danielle Young are going to take a dive into developing a roadmap for a successful Joint Commission survey. Our hosts will share their expert insights on collaborating effectively with your administration and your Joint Commission surveyor, turning what might seem like a daunting process into a smooth and manageable journey. Whether you're tuning in from your office or winding down after a long day, this episode is packed with practical tips and engaging discussions to help you achieve survey success.
17 Jun 2024TRANSCRIPT
Meet Your Hosts: Exploring the Drive Behind Our Podcast
Get ready to hang out with the dynamic trio behind the mic - Mickey, Kirk, and Art - as they dive into the world of facilities management. With a blend of passion and expertise, they're giving you a look behind the scenes on why they decided to kickstart this podcast, all aimed at giving you the lowdown on nailing facility operations. In our debut episode, we're breaking down the "why" behind the Joint Commission's ramped-up survey schedules and dishing out some pro tips to keep you ahead of the game. So, grab a seat and a coffee while we navigate this ever-evolving landscape.
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Construction in Healthcare Part 2
Published 13 May 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So then at the end, you have all these, I mean, unfortunately, it's a whole bunch of paper. It can be all electronic, but you know, your technicians are wanting access to it. So you got to figure all that out. How do you access all this stuff? But you have it all available for somebody sitting somewhere on a shelf that they can pull out something for this air handler or this water pump or whatever. So they can fix it or see what it was a design intent and this is still working that way. And you got to take the equipment that was installed in the project. You got to go to your CMMS system. You got to put it in your CMMS system. […]
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