Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Director of Plant Services Robert Prohaska recently earned the title of Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) through the American Hospital Association. The CHFM is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among an elite group of healthcare facility management professionals. Nationally, only 1,600 professionals have earned this certification.
“Our organization has outstanding incentives in place to encourage all employees to grow and succeed,” says Prohaska. “BMH offers us financial support, and most importantly we have the backing of our leadership and colleagues that enables all of us to achieve the highest levels of excellence.”
“We are proud of Rob for earning this distinguished certification,” says Steven R. Gordon, President/CEO of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. “As we focus on continuous improvement, Rob’s dedication to enhancing his knowledge of facility operations within our organization truly reflects our commitment to providing exceptional care for our community.”
To earn the CHFM, an individual must satisfy eligibility requirements that incorporate a blend of work experience and education, agree to adhere to Professional Standards of Conduct, and pass the CHFM Examination. The CHFM Examination tests knowledge required of a competent healthcare risk manager in the areas of Compliance, Planning, Design & Construction, Maintenance & Operations, Finance, and Administration. The CHFM Program supports the community of healthcare facility managers and is designed to provide an objective and rigorous assessment of professional knowledge.
BMH has provided health care services for over one hundred years. A licensed, 61-bed, not-for-profit community hospital located in southeastern Vermont, it serves a rural population of about 55,000 people in 22 towns in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The medical staff includes 137 board-certified physicians, both primary care and many specialists, and its 572 employees enjoy the help of over 110 active volunteers.