KSHE Update - Thursday, February 7, 2019

Kentucky Spotlight

KentuckyOne Health Is Now CHI Saint Joseph Health in Central, Eastern Kentucky

The Lane Report

Facilities that are part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, such as Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph London, will keep their names.

Visit https://www.lanereport.com/109830/2019/01/kentuckyone-health-is-now-chi-saint-joseph-health-in-central-eastern-kentucky/ to view the full article online.

Norton Children’s Hospital Opens New $12 Million Medical/Surgical Unit

The Lane Report

The unit is one part of a larger effort by Norton Healthcare to renovate different areas of Norton Children's Hospital.

Visit https://www.lanereport.com/109773/2019/01/norton-childrens-hospital-opens-new-12-million-medical-surgical-unit/ to view the full article online.

Education and Training

Apply Today for a KSHE Scholarship!

The Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers is now accepting applications from students attending or who have been accepted into a Kentucky based University or College in either a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate program.

Recipients receive $500 per semester for up to 8 continuous semesters. When considering the selection of the recipient of the KSHE Scholarship, priority will be given to relatives of KSHE Members. Secondary consideration will be given to relatives of healthcare employees. Third in the selection process will be any eligible student.

Click the button below for more information and to submit your application. Please email info@kshe.org with questions.

Application deadline is Monday, April 15, 2019.

Visit https://kshe.org/page/Scholarship to view the full article online.

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.

Visit https://kshe.site-ym.com/page/sd1_training to view the full article online.

KHA to Host Ligature Risks Webinar

Kentucky Hospital Association

On February 19, the Kentucky Hospital Association is offering the webinar "Ligature Risks: Ensuring Compliance with the CMS Hospital CoPs and TJC Requirements." A brochure with more details is available.

Visit http://www.new-kyha.com/NewsBlog/tabid/550/EntryId/1436/KHA-to-Host-Ligature-Risks-Webinar.aspx to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

Get Involved in the Regulatory Process

Health Facilities Management

There are many ways to get involved and have your voice be heard regarding code improvement, says ASHE President Dean Pufahl.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3529-get-involved-in-the-regulatory-process to view the full article online.

Questions and Answers for ASHE Members

Health Facilities Management

Topics in this month's mailbag include HVAC units and drain cleaning.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3531-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.

Make your Legionella Water Management Plan GREAT, Validate!

Your Facilities Management News

Anatomy of the Patient Experience: Top 3 Design Features for Speed of Service

Medical Construction & Design

Wearable monitoring devices for patients, improved wayfinding tactics within the facility, and flexible layouts are among the ways healthcare facilities can improve their speed of service.

Visit https://mcdmag.com/2019/01/the-anatomy-of-the-patient-experience-top-3-design-features-for-speed-of-service/#.XEKkFc9KhpI to view the full article online.

Building Operating Management How to Maintain Life Safety Compliance in Healthcare Facilities

facilitiesnet.com

Life safety compliance can be challenging for facility managers, but taking certain steps can make compliance easier.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/healthcarefacilities/article/How-To-Maintain-Life-Safety-Compliance-in-Healthcare-Facilities--18237 to view the full article online.

The Built Environment's Role in Infection Prevention

Health Facilities Management

Facility professionals can have a profound impact when it comes to preventing healthcare-associated infections.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3559-new-tools-target-infection-prevention to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Increasing Energy Efficiency and Patient Comfort With LED Automation

Healthcare Facilities Today

Advances in LED technology have the potential for improving the patient experience while also increasing energy efficiency and lowering costs.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Increasing-energy-efficiency-and-patient-comfort-with-LED-automation--20559 to view the full article online.

Building Operating Management How Energy Information Systems Bring Energy Savings

facilitiesnet.com

Energy information systems that gather, store and analyze data on energy consumption have become more sophisticated and can offer several benefits to facilities looking to improving energy efficiency.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/energyefficiency/article/How-Energy-Information-Systems-Bring-Energy-Savings--18257 to view the full article online.