S3 E1 – Safe by Design: Proactive Maintenance for Code and Care
From Between the Lines with FGI by Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)
October 24, 2025 · 32 min · Season 3 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode discusses proactive maintenance in health care to enhance patient safety and reduce costs.
In the Season 3 opener of Between the Lines with FGI , cohosts John Williams and Marissa L amperis Kastrinos sit down with Jonathan Flannery , MHSA, CHFM, FASHE, FACHE, senior associate director, American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) and Mark M ochel , MBA, CHFM, SASHE, ACABE, strategic account executive at Brightly, A Siemens Company, to unpack one of health care's most overlooked challenges— deferred maintenance . Together, they explore how proactive infrastructure investment can enhance patient safety, reduce long-term costs, and foster collaboration across design, construction, and operations. With real-world stories and strategic insights, listeners will learn how facility managers, architects, and clinical leaders can turn maintenance planning into a vital component of care delivery. Sponsored by: American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE): Optimizing health care facilities Brightly, A Siemens Company : Software to create more secure, efficient, & compliant facilities. Link to show notes: https://fgiguidelines.org/podcast/ s3-e1-safe-by-design-proactive-maintenance-for-code-and-care / Learn more about AIA self-reporting LUs…
People in this episode
Hosts: John Williams, Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos
Guests: Jonathan Flannery, Mark Mochel
Topics covered
- proactive maintenance
- health care infrastructure
- patient safety
- deferred maintenance
- facility management
- collaboration in health care
Keywords
- proactive maintenance
- deferred maintenance
- patient safety
- facility management
- health care engineering
Sponsors
American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), Brightly, A Siemens Company
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