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Owensboro Health in Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking qualified applicants for our Senior Director of Facilities position. The Senior Director of Facilities will lead the strategic planning, development, and management of all aspects related to the physical plant and facilities of the system. This role involves overseeing the full Environment of Care, infrastructure assets, Construction, Maintenance & Engineering, Emergency Management, Safety & Security of facilities to ensure they meet operational needs and regulatory requirements. The Senior Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the health system in order to align facilities management with organizational goals and objectives. Responsibilities include team leadership, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing cost-effective solutions for facility projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires a strategic thinker who can develop innovative solutions to optimize facility operations and enhance the patient and team member experience. A successful Senior Director of Facilities will effectively manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Regular interaction with system and facility Senior Leadership is all in a day’s work.

Following the American Hospital Association and Health-ISAC issuing an alert about social media posts threatening a multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals, the UK Police Department is increasing security at the organizations' hospitals.

The Kloiber Foundation Teen Lounge at Kentucky Children’s Hospital allows teenage patients to relax in between tests and procedures.

Health Facilities Management
ASHE President Michael Hatton describes how including the facilities perspective from concept to go-live results in safer health care environments.

When designing a healthcare space, managers need to consider hygeine while also making the space warm, welcoming and conducive to healing.

Healthcare Facilities Today
Exposure to cleaning and disinfecting practices can lead to exposure to cleaning and disinfecting practices, despite a growing demand for more effective cleaning and disinfecting.

FacilitiesNet
Many facility managers don't take full advantage of their computerized maintenance management systems due to insufficient training and resistance to adoption.

FacilitiesNet
Combining solar energy with battery storage have shown a large return on investment for those organizations that use them.

Facility Executive
The combination of advancing technology and sustainability initiatives has led to the global HVAC industry undergoing a significant transformation.