Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
Certification Provider
American Hospital Association (AHA)
Best For
Facility Managers in Healthcare, Healthcare Facility Directors, Maintenance Managers in Healthcare Settings, Healthcare Construction Managers, Safety Officers in Healthcare Facilities, Healthcare Facility Compliance Officers
Description
The Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) certification, offered by the American Hospital Association, is a prestigious credential that recognizes proficiency and leadership in healthcare facility management. It focuses on ensuring that facility managers are adept in compliance, planning, design, and maintenance within healthcare environments. The certification process involves meeting eligibility requirements, passing an examination, and demonstrating knowledge in areas such as safety, security, and risk management, highlighting a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and sustainable healthcare infrastructure.
Includes Certification
Yes
Prerequisites
A minimum of three years of healthcare facility management experience, including responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the physical environment of healthcare facilities.
A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, architecture, construction, business, or other related field is preferred but not required. Without a degree, five years of associated experience in healthcare facility management is necessary.
Knowledge and experience in the areas of compliance, planning, design, and maintenance within healthcare environments.
Understanding of safety, security, and risk management practices in healthcare facilities.
Membership with the American Hospital Association (AHA) is recommended but not mandatory.
Passing the CHFM examination, which assesses knowledge in areas such as compliance, planning, maintenance, finance, administration, and other competencies relevant to healthcare facility management.
