Joe Baker, Director of Plant Operations and Engineering, Receives Emerging Regional Leader Award
ATLANTA – Southern Regional Health System congratulates Joe Baker, Director of Plant Operations and Engineering, for receiving the Emerging Regional Leader Award from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association (ASHE). Baker accepted the award in Tampa, Fla. at the organization’s annual conference.
“Under Joe’s leadership, we’ve reduced operational costs in plant operations every year since 2005 while continuing to maintain a safe environment, compliant with all hospital codes and standards,” said James E. Crissey, Vice President of Facilities & Support Services. “That’s certainly an impressive record; this award is well-deserved.”
ASHE annually awards 10 Emerging Regional Leader Awards, one from each ASHE region. Baker and Southern Regional are members of Region 4, covering Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and the Caribbean. As a recipient of this year’s award, Baker is invited to attend ASHE’s annual leadership training program and to serve as a volunteer on ASHE business development committees, both of which will significantly impact the organization’s future direction.
“It is an honor to recognize Joe for his commitment to the field with this award,” said ASHE President, Terry Martin, CHFM, SASHE. “He exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities and shows a true commitment to our profession and will continue to be instrumental in helping ASHE grow as an organization.”
Baker has worked at Southern Regional Health System since 1998. He is responsible for Plant Operations, Safety and Security, Clinical Equipment Services, Parking and Grounds and all construction activities. Prior to joining Southern Regional, Baker worked with WellStar and Cobb General Hospital. He is NPDES Certified, certified in EPA Refrigerant Transition and recovery and has a Georgia Electrical Contractor License.
About Southern Regional Health System
Southern Regional, a leader in providing innovative healthcare to metro Atlanta, exists to improve the health status and quality of life for its community. The health system meets this mission by supplying comprehensive health resources starting with Southern Regional Medical Center, a 331-bed, full-service hospital in Riverdale, Georgia. Of note, the medical center offers comprehensive testing and treatment for cardiovascular disease and is a Primary Certified Stroke Center. Southern Regional’s state-of-the-art surgery department is equipped to perform complex procedures such as robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Southern Regional Health System is also comprised of the Georgia Orthopedic Institute, The Women’s Life Center for expectant mothers, four sleep diagnostic centers, and a Bariatric Center. Spivey Station, a second location in Jonesboro, Georgia offers women’s services, complete lab and imaging services, and a newly integrated outpatient surgery and pain management center.
About American Society for Healthcare Engineering
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is one of the personal membership groups of the American Hospital Association (AHA). ASHE represents a diverse network of more than 10,000 members dedicated to optimizing the healthcare physical environment. For information on ASHE, go to www.ashe.org.
