KSHE Update

President's Message

As we enter this wonderful season of gifts and giving, giving thanks is at the top of my list.

First, I am thankful for the amazing life, family and freedom God has allowed me to experience. Moreover, I do realize not everyone in this world can claim this blessing. For this, I am solemnly grateful.

As I travel down the path of life, I am thankful for the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Working in healthcare has provided daily opportunities to assist people in their time of need. For this, I am forever appreciative.

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Kentucky Spotlight

Baptist Health Lexington Expanding, Adding a Building, More Cardiac Care Beds, Jobs

Lexington Herald-Leader

Plans have been approved for a $14.4 million expansion for Baptist Health Lexington.

Visit https://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article222244715.html to view the full article online.

Renovation Plans Underway for New Unit at Norton Children’s Hospital

Healthcare Design

Norton Healthcare has announced renovation and construction plans at a cost of $78.3 million.

Visit https://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/news/renovation-plans-underway-for-new-unit-at-norton-childrens-hospital/ to view the full article online.

Kentucky hospital to invest $52M, open children’s hospital

Lexington Herald-Leader

Pikeville Medical Center has announced plans for a children's hospital as well as a number of projects.

Visit https://www.kentucky.com/living/health-and-medicine/article222304960.html to view the full article online.

Education and Training

Healthcare Facilities Orientation & Safety Training: Safe Day One

The orientation of technicians, outside vendors and contractors in healthcare is not only a safety issue, it is required for accreditation with organizations such as The Joint Commission. Safe Day One is an online healthcare facilities orientation & safety training. It’s not enough to be safe one day; we must be safe day one.

$129 a person and earns you 6 contact hours

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ASHE Update

ASHE’s Three-Step, Ligature-Risk Guidance

Health Facilities Management

The American Society for Health Care Engineering's three-part strategy for reducing ligature risks includes the steps Identify, Observe and Remove.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3516-ashes-three-step-ligature-risk-guidance to view the full article online.

Questions and Answers for ASHE Members

Health Facilities Management

Topics in this month's mailbag include patient satisfaction and the storage of oxygen and carbon dioxide tanks.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3502-questions-and-answers-for-ashe-members to view the full article online.

Five tips on submitting regulatory comments

Health Facilities Management

According to ASHE's advocacy team, when submitting regulatory comments, it's important to state your position clearly and support it with data.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3501-five-tips-on-submitting-regulatory-comments to view the full article online.

Questions and Answers for ASHE Members

Health Facilities Management

Topics in this month's mailbag include patient satisfaction and the storage of oxygen and carbon dioxide tanks.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3502-questions-and-answers-for-ashe-members to view the full article online.

Kentucky’s Accredited Environmental Microbiological Laboratory

Environmental Safety Technologies is a full service Industrial Hygiene firm, an AIHA Accredited Environmental Microbiological Laboratory and CDC ELITE Legionella laboratory. We provide consultation to healthcare facilities regarding healthcare construction, infection prevention and Legionella risk assessments.

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Your Facilities Management News

Insourcing Services for Accreditation Surveys

Health Facilities Management

At larger hospitals or health systems, facility professionals might want to seriously consider insourcing services related to accreditation surveys, according to one expert.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3509-insourcing-services-for-accreditation-surveys to view the full article online.

Knowing When to Perform Roof Inspections

facilitiesnet.com

Performing and keeping careful records of regular roof inspections can help facilities stay on top of potential problems.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/roofing/article/Knowing-When-To-Perform-Roof-Inspections--18130 to view the full article online.

Patient Satisfaction Drives Lighting Investment Decisions

Healthcare Facilities Today

Lighting options such as human-centric lighting can have a positive effect on patient satisfaction scores.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Patient-satisfaction-drives-lighting-investment-decisions--20076 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

4 Questions Help Facility Managers Select Green Products

facilitiesnet.com

In choosing sustainable products, important considerations include durability and the product's ability to contribute to the environmental goals of your organization.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/green/article/4-Questions-Help-Facility-Managers-Select-Green-Products--18154 to view the full article online.

4 Steps to Respond to New Energy Star Metrics

facilitiesnet.com

Checking for data accuracy and identifying inexpensive ways to improve energy efficiency are among the starting points noted by one EPA official.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/energyefficiency/article/4-Steps-to-Respond-to-New-Energy-Star-Metrics--18100 to view the full article online.

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers