KSHE Update

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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

St. Joseph London Hospital NICU Unit Closes Gap on Healthcare in Southeast Kentucky

Spectrum News 1, Kentucky
A much needed 4,600-square-foot NICU unit in London, KY will cut down on drive time for parents of premature babies in need of crucial care. “We’re situated right in the middle of everybody in the area and the region, so I’m just thankful to have this facility in Laurel County,” said State Senator Brandon Storm, R-London.

Visit https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2023/05/23/st--joseph-nicu to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

ASHE Continues To Lead Health Care Sustainability

Health Facilities Magazine
ENERGY STAR recognizes ASHE for its long-standing commitment to sustainability for the fifth consecutive year.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4737-ashe-continues-to-lead-health-care-sustainability to view the full article online.

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Your Facilities Management News

Case Study: A Hospital Back In Balance

Facility Executive
This Illinois hospital shows us what we can learn about how automated solutions can streamline critical water management.

Visit https://facilityexecutive.com/water-management-a-hospital-back-in-balance to view the full article online.

Selecting the Contract That Best Fits the Project

Health Facilities Magazine
A new ASHE handbook designed for health care facilities managers overseeing construction projects throughout their hospitals walks through the best practices for planning, design, and construction.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4728-selecting-the-contract-that-best-fits-the-project to view the full article online.

Insulation Issues: The Search for Savings

FacilitiesNet
Properly specified and installed insulation, as well as proper inspection and repair, is imperative for ensuring it performs effectively.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/energyefficiency/article/Insulation-Issues-The-Search-for-Savings--19862 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?

Healthcare Facilities Today
Energy efficiency can be improved through various methods from LED lighting, to automation systems, to combined heat and power (CHP).

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/What-Kinds-of-Energy-Efficient-Technologies-Can-Hospitals-Use--28599 to view the full article online.

Taking a Global Perspective in Decarbonization

Health Facilities Magazine
Despite budget challenges, healthcare facilities are finding creative ways to fund their carbon-reduction goals

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4705-hospitals-take-a-global-perspective-in- to view the full article online.

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers