KSHE Update

KSHE News & Events

Registration Is Open for the KSHE Annual Conference

Visit https://kshe.org/page/ac2025homepage to view the full article online.

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.

Visit https://kshe.learnworlds.com/ to view the full article online.

SWI Is Your Trusted Medical Waste Partner!

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

New Norton Children's Pediatric Center to Expand Access for Western Kentucky Families

WPSD Local 6
Norton Children's is planning a new pediatric hospital campus in Jeffersontown to expand access to specialized care for western Kentucky families, with a focus on mental health, local outreach, and reducing travel barriers for rural patients.

Visit https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/health/new-norton-childrens-pediatric-center-to-expand-access-for-western-kentucky-families/article_c8bbac0a-bdac-4fe1-b084-a171b501454f.html to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

ASHE Task Force Evaluates Sustainability Standards

Health Facilities Management

ASHE’s Impact Analysis Task Force has completed a detailed review of sustainability Standard 189.3 to assess cost implications and is now working on revisions to ease compliance for financially constrained health care facilities.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/ashe-task-force-evaluates-financial-impact-sustainability-standards to view the full article online.

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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

Designing for Dignity: Supporting the Needs of An Aging Population

Healthcare Facilities Today
Designing healthcare spaces to support the dignity, independence, and safety of aging adults requires thoughtful room layouts, mobility-friendly features, and integration of digital tools to enhance communication and prevent cognitive decline during hospitalization.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Designing-for-Dignity-Supporting-the-Needs-of-An-Aging-Population--30523 to view the full article online.

Evaluating Healthcare Facilities for Successfully Executing Renovations

Healthcare Construction + Operations
Renovating healthcare facilities can be a strategic, cost-effective way to modernize care environments, improve patient experience, and maintain operations.

Visit https://hconews.com/2025/08/19/evaluating-healthcare-facilities-for-successfully-executing-renovations/ to view the full article online.

Building a Design Framework for Better Results

Health Facilities Management
Combining evidence-based design with Lean methodology empowers healthcare project teams to create efficient, research-informed environments that improve outcomes, reduce waste, and enhance stakeholder collaboration from planning through post-occupancy evaluation.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/building-design-framework-better-results to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Paving a Path to Sustainable Energy

Health Facilities Management
Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington, partnered with ASHE to explore the feasibility of electrifying its heating system, demonstrating that decarbonizing an existing hospital is achievable through long-term planning, collaboration, and phased implementation.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/paving-path-sustainable-energy to view the full article online.

What to Know about Sustainable Flooring Options

facilitiesnet
Sustainable flooring is gaining traction as facility executives prioritize eco-conscious materials that support ESG goals, improve indoor air quality, and offer long-term value through durability and low maintenance.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/flooring/article/What-to-Know-About-Sustainable-Flooring-Options--20672 to view the full article online.

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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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