KSHE Update

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!

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Kentucky Spotlight

Mercy Health – Kentucky to Build New Cancer Center

Healthcare Facilities Today
Mercy Health will break ground on the center on Dec. 13 for19,000-square-foot comprehensive, full-service cancer center. The $12.5 million project is designed to address the growing need for cancer care services in Western Kentucky.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Mercy-Health-Kentucky-to-Build-New-Cancer-Center--28080 to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

It's Been an Honor To Serve

Health Facilities Management
Outgoing ASHE President Shay Rankhorn reflects on a year of progress through teamwork.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4610-its-been-an-honor-to-serve 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

Healthcare Facilities at Risk of More Climate Events if Emissions Aren't Reduced

Healthcare Facilities Today
According to a report by the Ways and Means Committee, nearly 98,000 deaths each year can be attributed to the healthcare industry’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Healthcare-Facilities-at-Risk-of-More-Climate-Events-if-Emissions-Arent-Reduced--27994 to view the full article online.

New Guidance Covers Behavioral Crisis Units

Health Facilities Management
Behavioral health crisis units provide calming, open environments to serve patients away from a busy emergency department. Facility Guidelines Institute has released a white paper that supports the first set of standards for BHCU facilities.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4603-new-guidance-covers-behavioral-crisis-units to view the full article online.

Using Biophilia for Healing

Healthcare Facilities Today
Keeping a healthcare facility clean and sterile is important, but that does not mean it must feel cold and uninviting. Biophilic design speeds recovery rates, reduces stress and decreases dependency on medication.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Using-Biophilia-for-Healing--28053 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Three Reasons You Need A Building Energy Audit

Facility Executive

Energy audits can help uncover building changes that will save energy, reduce costs, and lead to better overall performance.

Visit https://facilityexecutive.com/2022/12/three-reasons-you-need-a-building-energy-audit/ to view the full article online.

Upgrading IAQ Systems Without Compromising Energy Efficiency

Healthcare Facilities Today
How can facilities managers improve indoor air quality while reducing energy?

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Upgrading-IAQ-Systems-Without-Compromising-Energy-Efficiency--27804 to view the full article online.

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers