Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Engineering Communication with Healthcare Leaders

This session explores how healthcare facility managers and engineers can effectively communicate technical priorities to executive leadership. Dr. Charles Clay, a seasoned healthcare executive and Professional Engineer, shares proven strategies for translating operational needs into business language that drives capital investment, safety, and performance outcomes. Participants will gain practical tools to align facility goals with organizational strategy, strengthen leadership collaboration, and elevate the role of engineering in healthcare decision-making.

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Speaker

Dr. Charles M. Clay, DBA, MBA, P.E., FCABE

Dr. Charles Clay is an accomplished healthcare executive and facility management leader with over two decades of experience optimizing performance, safety, and sustainability across acute and non-acute care environments. As former Director of Ancillary & Support Services and Regional Director of Engineering for Sutter Health, he oversaw multiple hospitals and support departments, integrating engineering, operations, and strategic management to improve patient experience and organizational efficiency.

A licensed Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, Dr. Clay brings a unique perspective that bridges the technical rigor of healthcare facility management with executive-level strategy. His leadership has advanced capital renewal programs, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement initiatives that align engineering operations with healthcare delivery priorities.

Dr. Clay holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Management, an MBA in Healthcare Management, and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.

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