KSHE Update
March 2025
KSHE News & Events

KSHE Networking Event & Technical Training in Lexington - RSVP Today!

  • Date: March 20, 2025
  • Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
  • Location: Lexington Scottish Rite Bodies, 553 Rosemont Garden, Lexington, KY 40503
  • RSVP HereEducation Event

Training Agenda:

  • First Presentation: Understanding Healthcare Facilities Managers
    •  Objectives:
      • Review of FM Core Competencies – Burning Issues.
      • Industry Trends Impacting FM’s.
      • Codes and Standards Development and Adoption Review.
      • Seven HFM Profile Elements for Understanding, Relating, and Tailoring Your Communication.
  • Second Presentation: 2024 NFPA 99. The Future of Medical Gas Inspection, Maintenance, and Training
    • Objectives:
      • Code adoption process and current adoption by regulatory agencies.
      • Background & Expectations of Responsible Facility Authority.
      • Overview of current available training and certifications.
      • Current medical gas training expectations for maintenance technicians.

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.

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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