International Federation of Hospital Engineering
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Overview
International Federation of Hospital Engineering
IFHE
The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE) is a non-profit, non-governmental body established in 1970 to enable national engineering professional organizations to join in a world-wide federation.
http://www.ifhe.info
17 Nov 2021 01:23:20 PM
General information
International Federation of Hospital Engineering
IFHE
IFHE
International Federation of Hospital Engineering
IFHE
The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE) is a non-profit, non-governmental body established in 1970 to enable national engineering professional organizations to join in a world-wide federation.
2 Abingdon House, Cumberland Business Centre PO5 1DS
Portsmouth
PO5 1DS
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
http://www.ifhe.info
Governance
non-profit and non-governmental organization
1970
EXCO see www.ifhe.info
Daniela Pedrini
president
Director Design,development and investment University Hospital Bologna Italy
Darryl Pitcher
past president
CEO of Bethsalem Care and Greenbriars Village in South Australia.
Steve Rees
1st Vice President
Chief Program Officer,Capital Manager at Alberty Health Services Canada
Kevin Poggenpoel
2nd Vice President
Infrastructure Executive Mediclinic South Africa
Gunnar Baekken
General Secretary
Director Facility St Olavs Hospital Trondhein Norway
Andy Wavell
Joint General Secretary /IFHE Digest
Retired engineer ( former director Andris FM ltd ) UK
Steve Drinkrow
Treasurer
Retired (former Infrastructure Executive Mediclinic South Africa
Fabio Bitencourt
Member
Architect and Professor at the " Faculdade "Estacio de Sa" Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Walt Vernon
Member
CEO Mazetti San Francisco California
Yoshihisa Hirayama
Member
Managing Director PS Company Japan
Matthias Schwabe
Member
Div. Bender APAC region manager China India
Briseyda Reséndiz Márquez
Member
Architect Mexico
Paul Merlevede
special task WHO Liaison
retired ( former Director Technical Department , Safety and Environmental Department, Technical and Safety Coordinator/Supervisor new General Hospital AZ Groeninge Kortrijk Belgium
Francisco Castella
special task Library
retired Doctor Engineer ( former Coordinator Technical Commission of the Spanish Organization AEIH
General management , financial management, administration management, management of internal IFHE working groups, organization management IFHE International Congresses and events, special tasks and special responsibilities.
EXCO and COUNCIL
EXCO ( Executive Committee):11 members + 2 members with special responsibility
COUNCIL ( like General Assembly): two responsibles of each IFHE member - country organization
COUNCIL ( like General Assembly): two responsibles of each IFHE member - country organization
IFHE Statute defines the Council as its decision making body-comprising two representatives of each member country; Honorary members, and the Executive Committee, which is tasked with implementation of agreed policies and making recommendations. IFHE Standing Orders provide the regulatory framework.
1. It shall appoint the General Secretary and determine his rights, obligations and remuneration.
2. It shall draw up the accounts and budget for submission to the General Assembly.
3. It shall designate ad hoc commissions or experts for special tasks, call for expert opinions and decide on the instructions to be issued for such work.
4. It shall decide on acceptance of applications for full membership and on the barring of such members from the Federation.
5. It shall propose the designation of Corresponding and Honorary Members.
6. It shall draw up the agenda and determine the place and date of Executive Committee meetings.
7. It shall allocate additional votes for the General Assembly as provided for in Article 8 (3) above and shall determine membership subscriptions as provided for in Article 21 (1) below.
8. It shall propose meetings of the General Assembly to the Executive Committee and shall convene extraordinary meetings as provided for in Article 9 (1) above.
9. It shall, in emergencies, be authorised to take any measures in the interest of the Federation even where such measures would normally fall within the purview of the General Assembly or of the Executive Committee provided that it subsequently has such measures approved by the respective and proper organ.
10. It shall assist the President of the Federation in his activities.
11. It shall promote and develop the Federation.
12. It shall propose the number of Vice Presidents that the Federation should have and who are to be elected by the General Assembly pursuant to Article 11 (1) above.
13. It shall propose appointments to the chairmanships and vice chairmanships of the permanent commissions to the General Assembly.
1. It shall appoint the General Secretary and determine his rights, obligations and remuneration.
2. It shall draw up the accounts and budget for submission to the General Assembly.
3. It shall designate ad hoc commissions or experts for special tasks, call for expert opinions and decide on the instructions to be issued for such work.
4. It shall decide on acceptance of applications for full membership and on the barring of such members from the Federation.
5. It shall propose the designation of Corresponding and Honorary Members.
6. It shall draw up the agenda and determine the place and date of Executive Committee meetings.
7. It shall allocate additional votes for the General Assembly as provided for in Article 8 (3) above and shall determine membership subscriptions as provided for in Article 21 (1) below.
8. It shall propose meetings of the General Assembly to the Executive Committee and shall convene extraordinary meetings as provided for in Article 9 (1) above.
9. It shall, in emergencies, be authorised to take any measures in the interest of the Federation even where such measures would normally fall within the purview of the General Assembly or of the Executive Committee provided that it subsequently has such measures approved by the respective and proper organ.
10. It shall assist the President of the Federation in his activities.
11. It shall promote and develop the Federation.
12. It shall propose the number of Vice Presidents that the Federation should have and who are to be elected by the General Assembly pursuant to Article 11 (1) above.
13. It shall propose appointments to the chairmanships and vice chairmanships of the permanent commissions to the General Assembly.
Financial information
December
2019
December
2020
20,208
December
2020
159,886
Private sector entities (including business associations)
Philanthropic foundations
NGOs, academic institutions
Government entities, intergovernmental organizations, including
UN
General public, individuals
Total
17,824
17,824
2,384
2,384
2,384
17,824
20,208
IFHE is a non-profit organization. IFHE ask a very low fee from each member country. IFHE uses this fees for own administration, congresses and other overhead costs. IFHE also uses the money to support some small IFHE projects for other IFHE member countries
Membership
Individuals
NGOs
36
36
Private sector entities
Philanthropic foundations
Academic institutions
Government entities
Intergovernmental organizations
www.ifhe.info
Organizational Structure
No data available
No data available
Relations
No data available
No data available
Activities
To promote, develop and not fail to capture hospital engineering technology;
To compare international experience;
To promote the principle of integrated planning, design and evaluation by improved collaboration between the professions;
To promote more efficient management of operation, maintenance and safety of hospitals, their engineering, installations, equipment and buildings;
To offer collaboration with other international organizations.
IFHE has arranged for International Congresses to take place every two years since 1972, at venues throughout the world, usually in connecting with a healthcare trade exhibition. Attendances average about 500 recorded delegate. (A) General Assembly takes place at each congress, where all IFHE members may discuss IFHE policy and activities.
IFHE provides a source for international communication of healthcare engineering matters by maintaining and making available a database or members, who may be contacted for information and to arrange for technical visits;
IFHE publishes Philology a Newsletter. This contains summaries or IFHE activities, describes member national organizations, draws attention to publications of interest and to further education opportunities, and diarises healthcare related events.
IFHE maintains a website www.ifhe.info, which provides information about the organization and its activities.
IFHE distributes to its members, a free copy of international issues or "Health Estate", Journal of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management, U.K. These issues convey major IFHE announcements, and publish papers selected from IFHE congress proceedings and other sources.
IFHE consults and cooperates with WHO through a designated technical officer, in the development and implementation of a plan or collaborative activities.
To compare international experience;
To promote the principle of integrated planning, design and evaluation by improved collaboration between the professions;
To promote more efficient management of operation, maintenance and safety of hospitals, their engineering, installations, equipment and buildings;
To offer collaboration with other international organizations.
IFHE has arranged for International Congresses to take place every two years since 1972, at venues throughout the world, usually in connecting with a healthcare trade exhibition. Attendances average about 500 recorded delegate. (A) General Assembly takes place at each congress, where all IFHE members may discuss IFHE policy and activities.
IFHE provides a source for international communication of healthcare engineering matters by maintaining and making available a database or members, who may be contacted for information and to arrange for technical visits;
IFHE publishes Philology a Newsletter. This contains summaries or IFHE activities, describes member national organizations, draws attention to publications of interest and to further education opportunities, and diarises healthcare related events.
IFHE maintains a website www.ifhe.info, which provides information about the organization and its activities.
IFHE distributes to its members, a free copy of international issues or "Health Estate", Journal of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management, U.K. These issues convey major IFHE announcements, and publish papers selected from IFHE congress proceedings and other sources.
IFHE consults and cooperates with WHO through a designated technical officer, in the development and implementation of a plan or collaborative activities.
Strategic Priority 1: One billion more people benefiting from universal health coverage
Strategic Priority 2: One billion more people better protected from health emergencies
Strategic Priority 3: One billion more people enjoying better health and well-being
Strategic Priority 4: More effective and efficient WHO providing better support to countries
IHR ( International Health Regulations),
programs ' Safe Hospital Initiatives',
guidelines building and engineering Health Facilities, smart and sustainable hospitals
Info about UHC ( Universal Health Coverage)
Info about Climate Change and Healthcare infrastructures
Covid 19 programs
programs ' Safe Hospital Initiatives',
guidelines building and engineering Health Facilities, smart and sustainable hospitals
Info about UHC ( Universal Health Coverage)
Info about Climate Change and Healthcare infrastructures
Covid 19 programs
Country presence
Regions
Countries
Activities
Members
Offices / representatives
African Region
Region of the Americas
Eastern Mediterranean Region
European Region
South-East Asia Region
Western Pacific Region
Global
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