KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

KSHE News & Events
 

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KSHE Introduces New Learning Management System
 

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KSHE Hosts 2nd Annual Clay Shoot
  
Over 150 attendees gathered on a beautiful Friday, May 10 for the 2nd Annual KSHE Clay Shoot, held near Louisville. Participants enjoyed an amazing day of clay shooting, networking, and fun. If you missed out on this exciting event, please be sure to register next year!

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Kentucky Spotlight
UK Breaks Ground on New Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building
UK Now
The University of Kentucky has begun construction on a new cancer facility, integrating outpatient services and advanced treatments to improve statewide healthcare accessibility and outcomes.

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ARH To Build New $15M Cancer Centre in Kentucky, US
GlobalData
Supported by state funding, Appalachian Regional Healthcare plans a $15m cancer center at Middlesboro ARH Hospital in, improving local access to comprehensive oncology care.

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ASHE Update
Strategic Planning for Safer Health Care Buildings 
Health Facilities Management
ASHE President Skanda Skandaverl considers classic approaches to meet novel health care design challenges.

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Your Facilities Management News
Hospital Construction Costs for 2024
Building Design+Construction
The healthcare construction sector faces rising costs and challenges, including technology integration and labor sourcing, illustrating the need for accurate and up-to-date construction cost data for effective planning.

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DNV's Physical Environment Standards See Recent Updates 
Health Facilities Management
DNV Healthcare USA Inc. updated NIAHO® standards, emphasizing NFPA alignment, cybersecurity, and safe workplaces. Changes include life safety drawings, fire drills, and cybersecurity mandates.

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3 Key Factors to Maintaining IAQ in Healthcare Facilities 
Healthcare Facilities Today
Indoor air quality is critical to the operations and wellness of a healthcare facility. Strategies include choosing low-VOC finishing materials, and implementing sustainable practices like active air quality monitoring.

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Sustainability Spotlight
CMS Introduces Healthcare Decarbonization and Resilience Initiative 
Healthcare Facilities Today
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a voluntary Decarbonization and Resilience Initiative, aiming to track and reduce healthcare facility emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability and resilience.

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3 Sustainable Design Decisions To Make Early
Building Design+Construction
Site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios are three elements of sustainable design to focus on from the very beginning.

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