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Acknowledgements

​The Hotel to Hospital (H2H) Conversion Guidebook and related materials are the result of the dedication, creativity, and support of many individuals and organizations. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and encouragement across both editions. Your efforts have shaped this project and made it possible.

​We also acknowledge there are many more people who contributed to these resources that are not listed here.  We thank both those named and not named for their work.  
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Team Colorado's Core Team 
​Team Colorado is led by a Core Group of experts that convened for two years to give life to the H2H Conversion Guidebook.  
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Charles Little, DO, FACEP - Professor of Emergency Medicine, Medical Director of Emergency Preparedness, University of Colorado Hospital
Jason Persoff, MD, SFHM - Associate Professor of Medicine, Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Medical Director Special Pathogens Unit, Co-Medical Director Nights Service Line, University of Colorado Hospital
Ryan Schultz, MS - Program Manager, University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine
Jessica Ryder, MD - Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, University of Colorado Hospital
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Jenny Schmitz, MA, MEP - Vice President
Megan Nies, MPH - Senior Planning Specialist
Amy Herron, KS, MPH - Senior Planning Specialist
Elaina Huffman, MPS, CHEC - Planning Specialist
JoAnne Huie, MS - Business Operations Specialist
​Jennifer Mackle - Executive Assistant
2025 H2H Conversion Guidebook Contributors 
This second edition represents the combined efforts of many individuals whose contributions and dedication were vital in shaping this project.  We are indebted to:
Our hotel partner:
Daniel Benton, General Manager, and the entire team at the Hyatt Regency Denver–Aurora Conference Center, for providing the space for our proof-of-concept and support for the planning efforts. The proof-of-concept would not have happened without your willingness to undergo this effort. 
Our architects and engineers made this conversion come to life:
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Ann H. Adams, AIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED GA – Principal
Guadalupe Cantu, AIA – Associate Principal
Emily Johns, AIA – Senior Architect
AJ Ellis, AIA, NCARB – Architect
Collin MacDougal, M.Des, SEGD - Senior Associate, Wayfinding + Experiential 
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Wayne A. Trader, PE, LEED AP – Principal / Mechanical Engineer
Craig Perry, PE, LEED AP – Electrical Engineering Associate
Noah Welshans – Technology Systems Department Manager
Our construction team, trade partners, IT network specialists, and medical equipment company for their work in building a functional patient care space in a hotel:  
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Mark Arnold - Director Marketing / Director Healthcare Construction
Crista Glucksman - Manager of Special Projects
Maggie Helmen - Project Engineer I
Justin Jensen - Field Engineer I
Dylan Schellsmidt - Project Manager/Estimator
​Rob Zebroski - Project Superintendent
Trade Partners
​Guarantee Electrical Contracting LLC - Electrical
Design Mechanical Inc. - Mechanical/Plumbing
Starr Commercial dba Starr Painting & Drywall - Drywall/Framing/Paint/ACT/FRP/Wallpaper
5280 Contract Flooring - Flooring/Tile/Base
Giga Span Solutions Inc - Data
Solar Vision Inc - Window Film
Rockslide Demo Sawcutting, LLC - Demolition
Colorado Specialties - Accessories and curtain track
Amazing Moves/Armstrong Relocation Company - Movers & Storage
Blind Shine - Shades
LaForce LLC - Doors/Frames/HW
IT Experts
Jonathan Hall, IT Project Manager and the whole UCHealth Epic team and IT department. Your expertise and dedication demonstrated that the electronic medical record (EMR) and IT systems can integrate to ensure that patient care at the H2H is fully connected to the University of Colorado Hospital.  
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​James Gilbert, PE - Chief Technology Officer
Kevin Griffith, MBA - Business Development
Auston Jacobson, PE - Lead Development Engineer
Nick Agnew, CCNA - Lead Network Engineer
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​Andres Pereyra - Operations Manager
Damain Solorzano - Territory Sales Manager
​Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who participated in the ‘Day in the Life’ sessions and brought the in-person H2H proof-of-concept to life.  They shared their insights and expertise to help demonstrate a practical and effective H2H solution.
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Kristin Aubuchon, RN, BSN, CCRN-CMC - University of Colorado Hospital
Michaela Hegarty, BSN, RN, CMSRN - University of Colorado Hospital
Steve Hilley, RN - Independent Consultant
Kevin Johnson BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NREMT-B - University of Colorado Hospital
JD Naasz, RN, BSN, CFRN - University of Colorado Hospital
Natasha Vandeford, BSN, RN, CMSRN - University of Colorado Hospital
William Young, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN - University of Colorado Hospital

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Alisha Johnson, MBA, BS, BA, MLS (ASCP)CM - Laboratory Coordinator, Quality and Safety, University of Colorado Hospital
Bernadette Quigley, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM - Point of Care Testing Specialist, University of Colorado Hospital
Helen Vieyra, MLS(ASCP)CM - Manager Laboratory, Point of Care Testing, University of Colorado Hospital
Pharmacy
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Aaron Prince, PharmD, BCCCP - Pharmacy, University of Colorado Hospital
Tram Bui, CPhT - Pharmacy Technician, University of Colorado Hospital
Radiology
Aimee Roos, BSRS, RT(R) - UCHealth School of Radiologic Technology, University of Colorado Hospital
Kristina Calvert, BSRS, R.T.(R)(ARRT) - UCHealth School of Radiologic Technology, University of Colorado Hospital
Leah Harris, BA, RT(R) - UCHealth School of Radiologic Technology, University of Colorado Hospital
Respiratory Therapy
​Jennifer Theisen, RRT - Independent Consultant
Telehealth
Benjamin Scott, MD - Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, University of Colorado Hospital
Our graphic designers, photographers, and videographers:
Robin Katherine Designs
​Robin Doney - Graphic Designer
The Unfound Door
Ely Hemnes - CEO and Founder
Shelli Foth - Operations Director
Ray Brown - Operations Assistant
Kristen Olson - Lead Photographer
Sydney Peterson - Videographer ​
UCHealth Emergency Preparedness Professionals:
  • Thomas Buettner, CEM - System Director of Emergency Preparedness
  • Daniel Rice, NHDP-BC - Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Regional Manager for the Denver Metro Region
Additional input and expertise provided by:
  • Richard Bagley - Vice President of Supply Chain, UCHealth
  • Ami Bess, BSN, MBA-HCM, RNC-OB, RNC-EFM, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, FAASTN - Chief Flight Nurse and Clinical Educator, LifeLine Critical Care Transport, UCHealth
  • Randall Diehl - Director, IT Project Management Office, UCHealth
  • Andrea Haller - IT Project Management Office Director, UCHealth
  • Rylee Kelly - Vice President of Growth and Outreach, Apex Paramedics
  • Sean Minning - Supply Chain, UCHealth
  • Patricia Mizak - Food Service/Nutrition, UCHealth
  • Will Moorhead, JD, MEP – President, All Clear Emergency Management Group
  • Jamie Nordhagen, MS, RN, NEA-BC - Senior Director, Patient Flow and Capacity Management, University of Colorado Hospital
  • Emily Peterson, MPH – Planning Specialist, All Clear Emergency Management Group
  • Beth Prabhakar BSN, RN - Patient Flow and Capacity Management, University of Colorado Hospital
  • Marc Scherschel, EMT-P - Senior Director of Prehospital Care, UCHealth
  • Ryan Shelton, MPS, NRP - Emergency Medical Services Manager, UCHealth
  • Adam Smith - System Director of Security, UCHealth
2024 H2H Guidebook Contributors​
We continue to recognize those who contributed to the 2024 edition.  While their roles may have since changed, their efforts laid the groundwork for all that followed in the 2025 edition.  
Melanie Baker, MBA, MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW, Social Work, UCHealth
Adam Bannister, Design Professional, Davis Partnership Architects
Anne Botti, MD, MPH Candidate, Chalmers P. Wylie VA, Columbus, OH, Intern with All Clear Emergency Management Group
Robert Brewster, Epic/Healthcare Information Technology, UCHealth
Jericho Buck, Disaster Health Project Manager, Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Elicia Bunch, Behavioral Health, UCHealth
Jamison Burt, Architectural Renderer, Davis Partnership Architects
Sarah Caffrey, Clinical Equipment, UCHealth
Kristine Cooper, MT(ASCP), MHA, Laboratory, Independent Consultant
Rachel Cruz, Planning Specialist, All Clear Emergency Management Group
James Demmitt, Epic/Healthcare Information Technology, UCHealth
James Dickerson, Mechanical / Plumbing, Cator Ruma and Associates
James Eazor, MPH, University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine 
Maria (Gaby) Frank, MD, FACP, SFHM, Professor of Medicine, CUSOM, Medical Director, Biocontainment Unit, Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Tim Gablehouse, JD, MBA, Gablehouse Granberg LLC
Mitchell Garret, Facilities, UCHealth
Joe Ibanez, Technology, Cator Ruma and Associates
Gabrielle Jacknin, PharmD, Pharmacy, UCHealth​
Clinton Jantz, Environmental Services and Waste Management, Independent Consultant
Robert Karp, RN, BSN, Nursing Supervisor, UCHealth
Denise Loranger, BSN, MBA, MPH, RN, Intern with All Clear Emergency Management Group
Nick Lunde, Architect, Davis Partnership Architects
Damian McCabe, Behavioral Health, UCHealth
Olivia Moore, AIA, NCARB, Architect, Davis Partnership Architects
Jarad Muasau, Patient Transportation, UCHealth
Dan Mullins, PE, SE, Principal, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers
Dave Nordel, CMSgt, USAF (ret), RN, BSN, MS, Security, Independent Consultant
Luke Ortegel, IPEM, Planning Specialist, All Clear Emergency Management Group
George Payan, BS, CBPRA RT (R), Radiology, UCHealth
Matt Putnam, EdD (c), MBA, CMRP, Supply Chain, UCHealth
Owen Railey, Design Professional, Davis Partnership Architects
Michael Renes, PE, SE, Associate, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers
Mary Beth Skarote, MEP, Healthcare Coalition Division Manager, All Clear Emergency Management Group
Lucas Stover, Director, Cost Management, Cumming Group
Christopher White, PT, DPT, MBA, MSPT, OCS, EMT, Therapy, UCHealth
With appreciation to our partners at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DPFC) for their insight into Colorado's regulatory environment.
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