2026 OAHE Tulsa Conference Agenda
November 20, 2026
Blandine/Arkema Building (across the street from St. Francis Hospital) | 6502 S Yale Ave | Tulsa, OK 74136
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Exhibit Tables are available to current OAHE members only.
Key Note Speaker Sponsor - We have three key note speaker sponsorships available. This opportunity is also available to OAHE members only. This sponsorship includes the introduction of the keynote speaker and an up to two-minute company sales pitch. It does not include an exhibit table. This sponsorship costs $325. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to be a keynote speaker sponsor.
Friday, November 20, 2026
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| 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
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Topic: Life Safety Code(r) Total Concept Overview
Learning objectives:
- Identify common NFPA 101 design-related issues in new healthcare construction
- Understand the concept of Suites and how they can be utilized
- Identify common deficiencies cited by Federal CMS / State Dept. of Health and Accrediting Organizations.
- Understand some of the nuances that exist between NFPA 101 and the International Building Code (IBC).
Speaker: Colin McKay
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Colin is a Manager in the Jensen Hughes Healthcare Serviceline based out of Cleveland, Ohio and reports through the Connecticut Office. He has 20 years of experience in healthcare compliance, inspection, testing & maintenance of fire protection systems, and supporting compliance with local, state, federal and Joint Commission / DNV standards and regulations. Colin oversees and conducts on-site Life Safety Assessments, provides code consulting, fire procedure development & training, and assists with emergency management programs supporting Jensen Hughes’ healthcare clients throughout the United States.
Colin is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and Certified Fire Inspector (CFI-1) by the National Fire Protection Association, is a certified Fire Door Inspector, and is a Certified Healthcare Operations Professional Basic (CHOP-B) through DNV.
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Colin currently serves on the NFPA 101/5000 Technical Committee for Healthcare Occupancies (SAF-HEA) as voting alternate, NFPA 10/408 Technical Committee for Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFE-AAA) as voting primary, is involved with the NFPA’s Certification Advisory Group to the Certified Fire Inspector curriculum, as well as holds the position of Secretary on the NFPA Healthcare Section Executive Board. Colin holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Cleveland State University.
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| 9:00 am - 9:30 am |
Visit with Exhibitors
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| 9:30 am - 10:30 am |
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Topic: Review of In-Building Cellular and Public Safety/ERRCS Architecture, Trends, and Best Practices for Healthcare Facilities in 2026
Key Takeaways for Engineers:
- Reasons why hospitals install these systems
- System needs assessment, design/build, and support basics
- Current trends shaping these disciplines
- Impact of healthcare facility characteristics and physics on system design and overall costs
- Available technologies and architecture for acute and ambulatory healthcare facilities
- Best practices
Speaker: Justin Green is the National Healthcare Director for CTS, the largest and oldest in-building wireless integrator in the space. He brings 16 years of experience helping healthcare facilities resolve patient care and experience challenges, as well as ensure fire code compliance. Justin holds the Certified In-Building Engineering Technologist (CIBET) certification from the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as iBwave and multiple DAS OEM certifications.
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| 10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Visit with Exhibitors
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| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Topic: Architect Panel: Healthcare Trends
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Conference Adjourns |
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Exhibit Tables are available to OAHE members only.
Keynote Speaker Sponsor - We have three keynote speaker sponsorships available. This opportunity is also available to OAHE members only. This sponsorship includes the introduction of the keynote speaker and an up to two-minute company sales pitch. This sponsorship costs $325. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to be a keynote speaker sponsor.
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