CAHED upcoming events

CAHED Webinar - Water Management & Legionella: What Design Engineers Need to Know (September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

When: Tuesday, September 15th @ 10:00am

Speakers: David Pierre, Director of Water Safety Programs at LiquiTech

Description:

Legionella cases have increased dramatically in the past decade, and drinking water systems, especially in healthcare, are the primary source of disease transmission. Regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations now require formal water management programs, and design decisions are increasingly scrutinized during investigations, litigation, and CMS enforcement actions. This presentation explores the expanding role of engineers in preventing Legionella and other waterborne pathogens through proactive system design. As regulatory scrutiny increases and healthcare facilities face enforcement risks from CMS and accrediting bodies, water management is no longer solely an operational responsibility, it begins at design phases. We will review Legionella background, growth factors in building water systems, and the evolution of industry standards. We will highlight common design decisions that unintentionally increase risk and by considering the STAR (Sediment, Temperature, Age, Residual) risk factors, how engineers can mitigate risk through integrating monitoring, circulation, filtration, disinfection, and smart system visibility into new construction and renovation projects. Emphasis is placed on multi-barrier strategies, defensible documentation, and designing systems that support long-term compliance, performance, and patient safety. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how proactive, risk-based design strengthens compliance, reduces operational burden, and supports defensible water management programs.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the importance of building water system design in water management
Understand Legionella background and growth factors in building water systems
Review the current water management and Legionella standards and guidelines
Identify common risk contributors during design phases
Evaluate how we can design water systems for better water management

Fall Conference at The Steamboat Grand (October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Join us at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat, CO for CAHED's Fall Conference! FREE for hospital owners who are CAHED members! Hospital owners: click here for your scholarship code. There are no booths at this conference.

Thursday, October 1

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Conference Registration & Networking
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | The Psychology of Design – Rachael Yee
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | The Neuroscience of Stress – Lisa Marini
5:00 – 5:15 p.m. | CAHED Business Meeting & Committee Updates
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. | Networking Break
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Evening Reception

Friday, October 2 – Regulatory Updates

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Beyond the Budget: Creative Funding Solutions for Rural Healthcare
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | PDC vs. FM: The Ultimate Healthcare Facilities Face-Off – Dennis Ford & Sean Mulholland
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Survey Readiness in Action: Lessons from Recent DFPC and Joint Commission Surveys – Laurel Nichols, Sam Bley & Rob Sontag
12:00 p.m. | Grab & Go Lunch

BOOK YOUR ROOM

Fall Hike (October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

CAHED Sporting Clays Tournament (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce our third annual CAHED Sporting Clays Tournament! Join your industry friends and colleagues for a fun day of shooting, clay busting, and relationship building.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM at Colorado Clays, with shooting starting promptly at 9:00 AM. The event will conclude with lunch and awards around 12:30 PM. We expect to sell out fast, so please plan accordingly. Online registration is first come, first served and will close on Friday, October 9.

No experience or license is necessary for clay shooting, though we recommend having at least one experienced shooter per group if possible. Gun rentals are available on location, and teams can share, with at least two guns required per group. Gun rentals must be reserved by calling Colorado Clays prior to the event. Rentals are limited, so please plan ahead.

Eye and ear protection is required for everyone. Shooters are responsible for bringing their own PPE.

Date: Friday, October 16. Registration from 8:00 to 8:45 AM, shooting starts at 9:00 AM.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 9

Location: Colorado Clays, 13600 Lanewood St, Brighton, CO 80603

Foursome Rate: $650. Includes ammunition and post-event lunch. Breakfast is not included.

2027 Trade Show Booth Registration (May 05, 2027)

Wed, 05 May 2027 06:00:00 GMT

CAHED's Annual Trade Show & Conference Booth Registration

Empower Field: Set up May 5th with conference on May 6th

What you'll receive:

A draped six foot table, with one foot on each side, allowing for eight feet total and a depth of five feet.

One 5 amp drop for each booth.

A TOTAL OF 2 name tags with your company’s name on them. If there are over 2 people from your company you would like to attend, they will need to register as regular attendees.

Attendee list emailed the weekend before the event.

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Exhibit space is allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space must be reserved on Eventbrite map sent out in your confirmation email in order to be reserved.

We LOVE our sponsors! Our sponsors have a choice of different sponsorship levels for each calendar year. Floor banners with Platinum and Gold sponsorship levels will be available to display in front of your booth should you choose to become a 2027 CAHED sponsor.

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Booth payments are non-refundable after December 31, 2026.

Steps

Step 1. Register your booth through CAHED.org
Step 2. Reserve your booth number via the email link after booth registration. (you do not have a booth reserved until you reserve your booth number)

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Please note that vendors may not pack up prior to the close of the reception on Conference Day. By registering a booth, vendors agree to the timeline for the event.

All vendors are expected to review the Vendor Website as it has important dates and information regarding times, dates, and booth attendees.

Information for Vendors