Christopher Hanson has earned the designation of certified healthcare facility manager at UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. This designation from the American Hospital Association Certification Center is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among the elite in the healthcare facility management profession.

Hanson has been employed by Trinity Regional Medical Center since 2017, beginning as a maintenance tech before transitioning to facility planner. In 2021, he was promoted to manager of facility operations, where he has overseen major building and renovation projects, along with department moves.

“We are very proud to have Chris at Trinity Regional Medical Center,” Director of Facility Operations Phillip Nelson said. “Chris works diligently every day to ensure we have the best possible facility for patients to receive care, and this certification demonstrates his perseverance, dedication and commitment to that end.”

To earn the CHFM designation, an individual must satisfy eligibility requirements that incorporate a blend of professional experience and education, agree to adhere to the AHA Professional Standards of Conduct and pass the CHFM Certification Examination. The CHFM Examination assesses knowledge required of a competent healthcare facility manager in the areas of Compliance; Planning, Design and Construction; Maintenance and Operations; Finance and Administration.

The CHFM Program supports the community of healthcare facility managers and is designed to provide an objective and rigorous assessment of mastery of a well-defined body of professional knowledge. Additionally, certificate holders demonstrate their continued professional development and commitment to the profession by maintaining the certification through participation in professional development activities.