KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

President's Message
Join KSHE in Louisville for the 2023 Healthcare Coalition Conference on Oct. 24-26

2023 HCC: Energizing the Future | Oct. 24-26
Kentucky International Convention Center | Louisville KY

221 S 4th St. Louisville, KY 40202

 

The Healthcare Coalition Conference consistently delivers top-notch educational content, hours of continuing education credits, and ongoing opportunities to discuss and connect with colleagues, vendors, and consultants. HCC is designed to meet the educational needs of healthcare engineers, professionals managing safety & security in healthcare facilities, healthcare facility design and construction partners, and professionals in healthcare supply chain and materials management.

Visit https://kshe.org/page/hcc2023registration to view the full article online.

 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/khe-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=797047&issueID=94736 to view the full article online.

Future Leader Award Nomination

The KSHE Future Leader Award has been established to recognize an active member of KSHE who demonstrates extraordinary potential for future leadership in facilities management or environmental services. This award is intended for staff-level members (not a director level). The individual must be nominated their supervisor. The deadline to submit nominations is Sept. 22.

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