KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

President's Message
Greetings, Everyone
By Joe Taylor, KSHE President

I’m so happy that cooler weather has arrived and that the “Summer of 2020” is behind us. I’m especially excited that our first EVER Healthcare Coalition Conference is still happening – even in the midst of a pandemic. Your KSHE Board is working very hard to put on a national-level, first-class virtual event, and it’s shaping up to be EPIC! At this writing there are nearly 350 attendees registered, which is THREE TIMES the number of people that usually attend our face-to-face events. I’m betting that by the start of the conference on Tuesday October 20th we will have over 500 hospital/healthcare registered attendees.

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Kentucky Spotlight
Kentucky Hospital Losses from COVID-19 Will Exceed $2.6 Billion in 2020
Kentucky Hospital Association

 

Today, KHA released a report to the media that discusses how Kentucky hospitals will lose an estimated $2.6 billion this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Education and Training
Save the Date: KHA Virtual Health Care Leadership Conference
Kentucky Hospital Association

 


KHA invites its members to the KHA Virtual Health Care Leadership Conference (HCLC) on November 11 where attendees will hear from government leaders and political experts on legislation and policy that affect Kentucky’s hospitals.

 

At the conference, KHA will present its 2021 Legislative Platform to the association members for approval. An ACHE face-to-face session will be offered after the conference.

 

Details and registration information will be announced soon.

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ASHE Update
Online Community Forums Provide Wealth of Resources
Health Facilities Management
The American Society for Health Care Engineering's Community Forums represent a great resource for members interested in sharing ideas and interacting with colleagues.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4014-online-community-forums-provide-wealth-of-resources to view the full article online.

Your Facilities Management News
Virtual Inspections See Growing Acceptance
Health Facilities Management
One recent adaptation in light of the challenges posed by the pandemic has been the increasing consideration of virtual building inspections.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4022-virtual-inspections-see-growing-acceptance to view the full article online.

Modular Construction: Despite Benefits, Healthcare Adoption Is Slow
facilitiesnet.com
When considering modular construction, it's important to understand the challenges as well as the potential benefits of the approach.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/healthcarefacilities/article/Modular-Construction-Despite-Benefits-Healthcare-Adoption-Is-Slow--18981 to view the full article online.

Material Health in Healthcare Facilities
Healtcare Facilities Today
Focusing on healthy materials in healthcare construction and design can pay dividends for facilies.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Material-Health-in-Healthcare-Facilities--25210 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight
Energy to Care Sustainability Guide

Christy Fetsch

KSHE Vendor Representative – Sustainability

Beginning an energy reduction and sustainability journey may seem like a daunting task. There is a misconception that facilities that focus on reducing energy and sustainability could negatively impact the patients or clinical staff. The efforts can actually enhance patient safety and patient satisfaction. ASHE and the Energy to Care program have taken out the guess work of where to start with the Sustainability Guide that can be found at the following link.

Visit https://www.energytocare.org/sustainability-guide?utm_source=General%20Announcements&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=September%20OPPS%20Chapter%20Education%20Program to view the full article online.

Building a Team of Energy Champions
Health Facilities Management
Facility management professions are a key part of the energy management team in health care facilities.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3986-building-a-team-of-energy-champions to view the full article online.

Social Media
Join the Conversation about Safe Day One on Social Media!
The orientation of technicians and contractors in healthcare is a patient safety issue that we should all be talking about. Help us get the word out, and let us know how Safe Day One has helped your facility. Please share your experiences with us at info@safedayone.org and follow us today!
 
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