About AAHE

       The Arkansas Association for Hospital Engineering was established April, 23, 1966. The Association assists members in gaining and maintaining leadership in their profession, and through collective efforts advances the professional standard of this branch of engineering.
       The members of the Association continually strive to live up to our motto "Education through Association."
       The Association is the state chapter of the American Society for Hospital Engineering of the American Hospital Association, as well as an affiliate of the Arkansas Hospital Association.

Chapter Awards

       In 1982, the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) began awarding Chapter Recognition Awards for chapter education, membership, and levels of membership.

       To qualify for the Educational Award, the chapter must conduct at least four hours of educational programs, on timely hospital topics, by a qualified individual, during the year.

       To qualify for the Membership Award, ASHE accepts at least five new members for membership for the chapter during the year.

       To qualify for the Levels of Membership Award, the chapter must have at least one new senior or fellow member of ASHE from the chapter.

         In 1992, ASHE added several new awards such as APEX for professional excellence, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, and Special Achievement (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for chapters receiving at least three total awards.

       The Arkansas Association for Healthcare Engineering has received the following awards:

1982   Education, Chapter Membership and Levels of Membership.
 
1983   Education and Chapter Membership.
 
1984   Education and Chapter Membership.
 
1985   Education and Chapter Membership.
 
1986   Education, and Chapter Membership, and Levels of Membership.
 
1987   Education, and Chapter Membership, and Levels of Membership.
 
1988   Education and Chapter Membership.
 
1989   Education and Chapter Membership.
 
1990   Education, Chapter Membership, and Levels of Membership.
 
1991   Education and Chapter Membership.
 
1992   APEX, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall (for winning five awards; only three chapters received the Gold Award).

1993   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement and Gold Overall.
 
1994   APEX, Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall.
 
1995   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall.
 
1996   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall.
 
1997   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall.
 
1998   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall.

1999   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall.

2000   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, Special Achievement, and Gold Overall.

2001   Membership, Education, Advocacy, Quarterly Newsletter, and Gold Overall.