KSHE Update

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SWI provides medical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical waste removal as well as shredding services for any facility that generates regulated medical waste and pharmaceutical waste. SWI has been in the industry for over 2 decades and services Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, West Virginia, and Virginia. Let us keep your hospital safe and compliant. We are your solution to your medical waste needs!

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Kentucky Spotlight

Kentucky's Best Regional Hospital Isn't in Lexington, New US News Analysis Says

Lexington Herald-Leader
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood-Covington Hospitals was ranked as the top hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report.

Visit https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article311503898.html to view the full article online.

KY Health Officials Discuss Impacts of Looming Medicaid Cuts for Hospitals, What's Next

The Lane Report
Medicaid cuts under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could force some Kentucky hospitals to reduce services or close, some health officials say.

Visit https://www.lanereport.com/182794/2025/07/ky-health-officials-discuss-impacts-of-looming-medicaid-cuts-for-hospitals-whats-next/ to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

ASHE Lays Out Its Three-Year Strategy

Health Facilities Management
The American Society for Health Care Engineering has laid out its strategic plan for 2025-2027, which is built on four pillars: lead the profession, equip professionals, educate the workforce, and raise awareness and recognition.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ashe-lays-out-its-three-year-strategy to view the full article online.

Genuine Cat® engines and generator sets

As the only authorized Cat® dealership in the region, we are equipped to meet your needs with genuine Cat engines and generators sets. We also provide the power generator service that a wide variety of industries trust and rely on. Power outages don’t stick to a 9am to 5pm work schedule. That’s why we are ready to back you up with round-the-clock expert generator service and repair.

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Your Facilities Management News

Take Action, Make Progress

Health Facilities Management
ASHE's Regulatory Affairs Team shares its top five health care facilities compliance issues and how to take action.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/take-action-make-progress to view the full article online.

Effective Administration for Facilities Managers

Health Facilities Management

Planning, organizing, leading and controlling are aspects of the skill set necessary for effective administration.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/effective-administration-facilities-managers to view the full article online.

Healing Spaces Reimagined: Smart Strategies for Renovating Facilities

Healthcare Facilities Today

Renovation projects in healthcare must be resilient, adaptable and have a view toward the long term.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Healing-Spaces-Reimagined-Smart-Strategies-for-Renovating-Facilities--30491 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Backup Power's Expanding Role in Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare

Healthcare Facilities Today
Emergency power systems are a vital component of emergency preparedness at health care facilities.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Backup-Powers-Expanding-Role-in-Emergency-Preparedness-for-Healthcare--30466 to view the full article online.

Resilient by Design: Advancing Sustainability in Healthcare Construction

Building Design + Construction

Resilient materials, decarbonization strategies, and wellness-focused design are helping to create sustainable, adaptable, and healing-centered environments in healthcare facilities.

Visit https://www.bdcnetwork.com/home/news/55303242/resilient-by-design-advancing-sustainability-in-healthcare-construction to view the full article online.

Revive Your Hospital with Ketchum & Walton Co.’s Solutions

Ketchum & Walton Co.’s solutions create healthier buildings for hospital patients, staff members, and the community. Whether you require high-performance air filtration to control infections and diseases, custom air handling units to reduce energy costs, or engineering services to ensure your hospital will remain in operation after a seismic event, our team will support you from start to finish.

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Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers