Gentry Earns AHA Certification

Dan Gentry, left, and Rob Gentry, right, father and son, are two of only eight CHFMs in Mississippi

The American Hospital Association Certification Center recently announced that Robbie Gentry, director of facilities management at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, has earned the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager designation.

The CHFM is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among the elite in a critical field of health care management. To earn the credential, an individual must satisfy eligibility requirements that incorporate a blend of work experience and education, agree to adhere to the AHA’s Professional Standards of Conduct and pass the CHFM examination. The exam tests a health care facility manager’s knowledge of the areas of compliance, including planning, design and construction, maintenance and operations, finance, and administration. The CHFM program supports the community of health care facility managers and is designed to provide an objective and rigorous assessment of professional knowledge.

Gentry began his career at Baptist Union County in 1990 as the hospital’s biomedical electronics director. In 1994, he accepted his current position, which includes responsibilities for safety, security and emergency preparedness. Gentry holds an associate degree in applied science from Northeast Mississippi Community College.

“This certification exemplifies Robbie’s commitment to quality and safety for our facility,” said James Huffman, CEO and administrator of Baptist Union County. “He, and his father, Dan Gentry, who is also an employee of a Baptist Memorial Hospital, are two of only eight CHFMs in Mississippi. They are the first in the Baptist system to be certified.”