Greetings everyone. We have a new year, a new President of the United States, but we still have the same old COVID. I’m sure you are like me and are really tired of hearing about this virus. Hopefully the vaccines will work quickly and our country can get back to some semblance of normalcy.

WHAS11.com
Baptist Health Louisville plans to complete construction on a new five-story outpatient care center within two years.

The Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers is now accepting applications from students attending or who have been accepted into a Kentucky-based university or college in either a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate program.
 
Recipients receive $500 per semester for up to 8 continuous semesters. When considering the selection of the recipient of the KSHE Scholarship, priority will be given to relatives of KSHE members. Secondary consideration will be given to relatives of healthcare employees. Third in the selection process will be any eligible student.
 
Click the link below for more information and to submit your application. Please email info@kshe.org with questions.
 
Application deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2021.
 
Apply today at https://kshe.org/page/scholarship_app.

For the latest initiatives, compliance tools, resources and alerts from the American Society for Health Care Engineering, visit https://www.ashe.org/ashe-advocacy.

Health Facilities Management
Members of the American Society for Health Care Engineering's advocacy team discuss advocacy priorities for the new year.

facilitiesnet.com
Some changes brought about by the pandemic, including health and safety measures, are likely to have staying power, according to some experts.

Health Facilities Management
A facility managers explains how his facility built and maintained two temporary structures.

Architecture and Design
Improving wayfinding and designing flexible spaces are among the tips for designing emergency departments in a way that eases overcrowding.

Health Facilities Management
A new on-site solar project is expected to result in big savings for one Florida hospital.

facilitiesnet.com
There are steps facility managers can take to better manage the use of refrigerants, which have been shown to be a big contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

The orientation of technicians and contractors in healthcare is a patient safety issue that we should all be talking about. Help us get the word out, and let us know how Safe Day One has helped your facility. Please share your experiences with us at info@safedayone.org and follow us today!
 
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