KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

KSHE News & Events
KSHE LMS Now Online!
KSHE Introduces this Members-Only Benefit. Available 24 x 7 x 365:  The KSHE learning platform gives you the flexibility to complete your training at your own pace, on your own schedule. 

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Kentucky Spotlight
Jennie Stuart Health in Hopkinsville Signs Letter of Intent to Join Deaconess Health System
The Lane Report

Jennie Stuart Health has signed a non-binding letter of intent to become part of Evansville, Indiana-based Deaconess Health System.

Visit https://www.lanereport.com/176854/2024/09/jennie-stuart-health-in-hopkinsville-signs-letter-of-intent-to-join-deaconess-health-system/ to view the full article online.

Norton West Louisville Hospital Announces Opening Day
The Lane Report

Norton West Louisville Hospital, part of Norton Healthcare, is schedule to open on Monday, November 11.

Visit https://www.lanereport.com/176427/2024/09/norton-west-louisville-hospital-announces-opening-day/ to view the full article online.

Environmental Safety Technologies, Inc.
R L Craig Co
ASHE Update
ASHE Celebrates Top Members, Facilities and Organizations
Health Facilities Management

The winners of this year's ASHE Awards were announced recently at the Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference™ and are featured in a new edition of Health Facilities Management magazine.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ashe-celebrates-top-members-facilities-and-organizations to view the full article online.

ASHE Announces Incoming 2025 Advisory Board Members
American Society for Health Care Engineering
ASHE has released the names of the newly elected members of the 2025 Advisory Board, including five new members.

Visit https://www.ashe.org/ashe-announces-incoming-2025-advisory-board-members to view the full article online.

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Your Facilities Management News
Why 'Can Do' Is a 'Must Do' for Innovation to Flourish
Health Facilities Management

Encouraging a positive work ethic that includes dependability and productivity is key to successful innovation.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/why-can-do-must-do-innovation-flourish to view the full article online.

Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations
Healthcare Facilities Today
Before renovating an active healthcare facility, it's important to conduct a thorough assessment of the risks to patient safety.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Effective-Patient-Safety-Practices-in-Hospital-Renovations--29753 to view the full article online.

Creating an Emergency Management Playbook
Health Facilities Management
A new emergency management playbook from the American Society for Health Care Engineering provides guidance to healthcare facilities on formulating and executing an effective emergency plan.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/creating-emergency-management-playbook to view the full article online.

CM Buck & Associates
FSI (Facilities Survey, Inc)
Sustainability Spotlight
Maintenance Practices for All-Electric Utilities
Health Facilities Management
The focus on sustainability is leading some healthcare facilities to explore all-electric central utility plants that don't rely on fossil fuels.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/maintenance-practices-all-electric-utilities to view the full article online.

Making Healthcare Lighting More Energy Efficient and Sustainable
Healthcare Facilities Today

New innovations, such as incorporating advanced technologies into light fixtures, have helped to make lighting more energy efficient and sustainable.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Making-Healthcare-Lighting-More-Energy-Efficient-and-Sustainable--29798 to view the full article online.