KSHE Update - March 2022

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.

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 Friday, April 15, 2022.

Apply Today: https://kshe.org/page/scholarship_app

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ASHE Update

Present as Your President

Health Facilities Management
ASHE President Shay Rankhorn discusses his vision for ASHE in the coming year.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4384-present-as-your-president to view the full article online.

Genuine Cat® engines and generator sets

As the only authorized Cat® dealership in the region, we are equipped to meet your needs with genuine Cat engines and generators sets. We also provide the power generator service that a wide variety of industries trust and rely on. Power outages don’t stick to a 9am to 5pm work schedule. That’s why we are ready to back you up with round-the-clock expert generator service and repair.

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Your Facilities Management News

COVID-19 Creates Obstacles in Health Care Construction Projects

Health Facilities Management
Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, rising prices and increased demand have increased the costs and time committments for new healthcare construction.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4381-covid-19-creates-obstacles-in-health-care-construction-projects to view the full article online.

How Design Supports Health Care Wayfinding

Health Facilities Management
Effective design can help to make health care facilities easier for visitors to navigate.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4386-how-design-supports-health-care-wayfinding to view the full article online.

Examining the Benefits of Predictive Maintenance

Health Facilities Management
A tool from the American Society for Health Care Engineering is designed to offer guidance for the implementation of predictive maintenance.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4383-examining-the-benefits-of-predictive-maintenance to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Developing a Successful Sustainable Energy Program

Health Facilities Management
Bringing together the knowledge base of a multidisciplinary team is an important part of creating a successful sustainability program.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4400-developing-a-successful-sustainable-energy-program 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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