KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

KSHE News & Events
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
WDRB

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in south Louisville completed its $6.6 million renovation to improve access to inpatient medical behavioral health services.

Visit https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/uofl-health-unveils-6-6-million-behavioral-health-unit-at-mary-elizabeth-hospital/article_bc88e9e0-a06d-11ef-9fc7-e3cda10e2842.html to view the full article online.

Spectrum News 1

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced $5 million in federal funding for six health centers in Kentucky dedicated to providing high-quality health care and re-entry services for the formerly incarcerated.

Visit https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2024/11/22/5-millon-in-federal-money-awarded-to-ky-to-help-people-reenter-society-after-incarceration to view the full article online.

Environmental Safety Technologies, Inc.
R L Craig Co
ASHE Update
Health Facilities Management

The Joint Commission announced it will change how it verifies credentials and reviews documentation.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/joint-commission-announces-changes-its-survey-process to view the full article online.

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Your Facilities Management News
FacilitiesNet

This year has seen the highest number of cyberattacks on healthcare and mission critical facilities compared to any other year on record.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/security/tip/2024-Is-the-Worst-Year-Ever-for-Healthcare-Cyberattacks--54462 to view the full article online.

Healthcare Facilities Today
There are a number of considerations vital to determining the backup power needs of a facility to ensure the delivery of mission critical services in the event of an outage.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Backup-Power-Challenges-and-Solutions--29942 to view the full article online.

FacilitiesNet
Microgrids allow a facility to continue operations even when the larger power grid experiences an outage, making them helpful for minimizing operational risks.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/powercommunication/article/Why-do-Microgrids-Matter-for-Facilities--20399 to view the full article online.

CM Buck & Associates
Trane
Sustainability Spotlight
Facility Executive
Smart systems allow facilities to maximize the returns of energy efficient technology by reducing building electric loads.

Visit https://facilityexecutive.com/using-smart-technology-to-control-building-energy-use/ to view the full article online.

Cleaning & Maintenance Management
Consumables and disposables make up a large portion of a facility's waste, and it is up to the manager to determine the usage that best meets sustainability goals.

Visit https://cmmonline.com/articles/4-questions-to-ask-before-you-buy-disposables to view the full article online.

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