KSHE Update

KSHE News & Events

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!

Call us today to schedule your medical waste consultation.

Kentucky Spotlight

T.J. Regional Health Breaks Ground on New Healthcare Facility in Smiths Grove

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T.J. Regional Health has begun construction on a $10 million, 16,000-square-foot facility in Smiths Grove, introducing Kentucky’s first drive-through care model alongside primary, specialty, and holistic health services to improve accessibility for patients.

Visit https://www.wbko.com/2025/11/12/tj-regional-health-breaks-ground-new-healthcare-facility-smiths-grove/ to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

Committee Wraps Up Work on Reliability-Centered Maintenance Resource

Health Facilities Management

ASHE has released a resource called the Reliability-Centered Maintenance Journey for Health Care Facilities, offering tools and guidance to help health care organizations plan and implement effective RCM programs for improved reliability and operational excellence.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/committee-wraps-work-reliability-centered-maintenance-resource 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

Adapting to Challenges Before and After Opening

Health Facilities Management

A decades-old hospital was transformed into a modern, resilient health hub through strategic adaptability, inclusive planning, and phased implementation while addressing evolving priorities, community needs, and unexpected challenges like the pandemic.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/adapting-challenges-and-after-opening to view the full article online.

Cost Saving Strategies for Hospital Modernization Projects

Healthcare Facilities Today

Hospitals can reduce modernization costs by prioritizing targeted upgrades, leveraging modular components, using energy performance contracts, and aligning long-term capital plans with regulatory compliance and future climate resilience.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Cost-Saving-Strategies-for-Hospital-Modernization-Projects--30723 to view the full article online.

Planning Renovations to Ensure Facilities Maximize Resilience

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Facilities can maximize resilience by starting early conversations with stakeholders, assessing risks, and integrating upgrades into a comprehensive renovation plan that prioritizes collaboration and efficiency.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/emergencypreparedness/article/Planning-Renovations-to-Ensure-Facilities-Maximize-Resilience--20777 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Health Care Systems Go Electric for Sustainability and Resiliency

Health Facilities Management
Hospitals are increasingly adopting electric designs with advanced energy systems and renewable integration to meet sustainability goals, improve resiliency, and reduce emissions while preparing for future regulations and climate challenges.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/health-care-systems-go-electric-sustainability-and-resiliency to view the full article online.

Making the Energy Efficiency Case to the C-Suite

Healthcare Facilities Today
Energy efficiency initiatives in healthcare can significantly reduce operational costs, improve patient and staff experiences, and generate long-term financial and sustainability benefits, making a strong business case for hospital executives to prioritize upgrades like LED lighting retrofits.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Making-the-Energy-Efficiency-Case-to-the-C-Suite--30765 to view the full article online.

ICRA 2.0 & Free On-Site Hospital Training

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