KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

President's Message
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Kentucky Spotlight
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Since construction of the Louisville VA Medical Center began in December 2021, more than 70,000 cubic yards of earth materials have been reused in multiple ways. “Where those driving by may see piles of dirt and rock, we have seen valuable material that can be repurposed as we progress with construction activities for the hospital and other structures on the site,” said Carl Lindsay, lead quality assurance representative on the project.

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Education and Training
Environmental Safety Technologies, Inc.
ASHE Update
Health Facilities Management
From decarbonization to life safety standards, ASHE focuses on unifying and improving the health care code landscape. Discover some of the ASHE Advocacy Team’s key initiatives and areas of focus for the new year.

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Your Facilities Management News
Health Facilities Magazine
Learn how facilities managers can join the effort to push for a smarter regulatory environment by utilizing data.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4664-using-data-to-fight-for-better-codes to view the full article online.

Healthcare Facilities Today
Healthcare facilities are beginning to address the rise of violence against employees with new protection policies.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Healthcare-Facilities-Implement-New-Policies-to-Protect-Employees-from-Acts-of-Violence--28295 to view the full article online.

Health Facilities Magazine
Past experience provide important insight into preparing facilities to withstand increasingly catastrophic weather events.

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Sustainability Spotlight
Healthcare Facilities Today
Taking steps toward decarbonization is an important element in achieving sustainability goals. This checklist can help your organization along this process.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Checklist-for-Decarbonizing-Healthcare-Facilities--28305 to view the full article online.

FacilitiesNet
Completing a water audit in restrooms is one of the first steps in effective water conservation.

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