KSHE Update - March 2021

SWI Is Your Trusted Medical Waste Partner!

SWI provides medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste removal as well as shredding services for any facility that generates regulated medical waste and pharmaceutical waste. SWI has been in the industry for over 2 decades and services Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan. Let us keep your hospital safe and compliant. We are your solution to your medical waste needs!

Call us today to schedule your medical waste consultation.

Kentucky Spotlight

NKY Responds to Evolving Pandemic, but Plans Aheadd to Address Future Concerns

The Lane Report
St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, which opened in October, is helping to centralize resources for cancer patients in the area.

Visit https://www.lanereport.com/138920/2021/03/anticipating-tomorrows-health-needs/ 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 link below for more information and to submit your application. Please email info@kshe.org with questions.

Application deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2021.

Apply today at https://kshe.org/page/scholarship_app.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/khe-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=664951&issueID=72040 to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

Serving ASHE Members, and Serving the Country

Health Facilities Management
ASHE President Antonio Suarez shares his thoughts in the impact of the events of 2020 on hospitals and facility managers.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4104-serving-ashe-members-and-serving-the-country to view the full article online.

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Your Facilities Management News

How Hospital Design Can Save Lives

Healthcare Facilities Today
Thoughtful planning and design can have significant positive effects for hospitals and their patients.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/How-Hospital-Design-Can-Save-Lives--25852 to view the full article online.

5 Tips to Simplify Summer Facilities Project Project Planning and Execution

Facility Executive
Tips for approaching summer projects include prioritizing and establishing clear objectives.

Visit https://facilityexecutive.com/2021/03/5-tips-simplify-summer-facilities-construction-project-planning-execution/ to view the full article online.

Managing Life Safety During the Pandemic

Health Facilities Management
It's important to conduct a risk assessment when making temporary changes to the physical environment.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4105-managing-life-safety-during-the-pandemic to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

LG&E and KU - Proposed Rate Increase

In November 2020, LG&E / KU submitted Case No. 2020-00349 And Case No. 2020-00350 to the Public Service Commission for gas and electric rate increases. If the proposed increases are accepted, there will be a significant impact to most commercial electricity users. Health care facilities are under enormous budget pressures and unaccounted utility increases could negatively impact our missions.

The Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers (KSHE) can help. KSHE’s free energy assessment can help project what the impact of the rate increases mean to individual health care facilities based on their utility rate.

To request the energy assessment, visit the KSHE.org homepage and select “ENERGY ASSESSMENT.”

If you have any questions, contact Spencer Hammond or Christy Fetsch.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/khe-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=665012&issueID=72040 to view the full article online.

A Healthier Planet Starts with Hospitals

Building Design + Construction
A number of strategies are availabel to increase sustainability and reduce energy costs at healthcare facilities.

Visit https://www.bdcnetwork.com/blog/healthier-planet-starts-hospitals 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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