KSHE Update
February 2025
KSHE News & Events
2025 KSHE Lexington Networking Event
  
Free to all KSHE Member Facilities! On March 20, we'll be hosting our first 2025 KSHE networking event in Lexington at Goodfellas Pizzeria, Distillery District from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

In support of ongoing education for KSHE members, KSHE would like members to take advantage of education opportunities and offerings for facilities technicians in the coming months. The upcoming live sessions will be held at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT:
April 1 – Understanding Responsible Facility Authority (RFA) and the future of Medical Gas Technician Training – Presenters Mike Canales & Don Baer

Future sessions will be held every other month (June, August, October, December).  Certificate of attendance issued.  If interested, you can register at www.ihfea.com.

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KSHE Introduces this Members-Only Benefit. Available 24 x 7 x 365:  The KSHE learning platform gives you the flexibility to complete your training at your own pace, on your own schedule. 
 
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