KSHE Update

President's Message

Hello Kentucky,

Can you believe that 2018 is already gone? It is also hard for me to believe my two-year term as KSHE President has ended. Recently, I was told, “The older you become-the faster time moves for you.” It seems like yesterday that you all asked me to serve as your President and entrusted me with your precious KSHE program. I hope and pray that I served you well, met your needs and moved KSHE another step towards performing as a top contender on the national level.

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Incoming President Message

Greetings Kentucky; and Happy New 2019! I hope your Christmas and Holiday Season left you full of joy and excited about the prospects of this new year. There are exciting times ahead for KSHE and our growing membership base. The newly elected KSHE Board met in late November 2018 for two days of intensive interaction and planning. Here’s a peek at what you can expect to hear about in 2019:

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KSHE Elections

The elections are behind us and the work is in front of us. One thing to know about your current KSHE Board for the 2019/2020 term is that it’s a “Roll Up Your Sleeves” Board. You’ll be hearing a lot from these ladies and gentlemen fairly soon, because our plans are pretty big. Please feel free to reach out to any of them if you’d like to get involved.

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Kentucky Spotlight

UofL Health names new CEO

The Lane Report

Tom Miller, former president and CEO of Quorum Health in Nashville, TN, has been named CEO of UofL Health, which includes University of Louisville Hospital.

Visit https://www.lanereport.com/109244/2019/01/uofl-health-names-new-ceo/ to view the full article online.

Local Hospitals Put $97.2M into Economy in 2016

The Advocate-Messenger

According to a report from the Kentucky Hospital Association, the economic impact of Ephraim McDowell Health's three hospitals totaled $97.2 million in 2016.

Visit https://www.amnews.com/2018/12/19/local-hospitals-put-97-2m-into-economy-in-2016/ to view the full article online.

Education and Training

KSHE Education Update

Happy New Year’s KSHE Members,

Your KSHE Board met in December for the annual planning meeting. Following is a list of educational offerings and goals for 2019:

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Healthcare Facilities Orientation & Safety Training: Safe Day One

The orientation of technicians, outside vendors and contractors in healthcare is not only a safety issue, it is required for accreditation with organizations such as The Joint Commission. Safe Day One is an online healthcare facilities orientation & safety training. It’s not enough to be safe one day; we must be safe day one.

$129 a person and earns you 6 contact hours

Visit https://kshe.site-ym.com/page/sd1_training to view the full article online.

KHA to Host Ligature Risks Webinar

Kentucky Hospital Association

On February 19, the Kentucky Hospital Association is offering the webinar "Ligature Risks: Ensuring Compliance with the CMS Hospital CoPs and TJC Requirements." A brochure with more details is available.

Visit http://www.new-kyha.com/NewsBlog/tabid/550/EntryId/1436/KHA-to-Host-Ligature-Risks-Webinar.aspx to view the full article online.

Electric Code Update Class Presented by Comstock Brothers Electric Company

Friday January 25, 2019

Start Time: 8:00 am

Location: IBEW Local 369 Union Hall

4315 Preston Highway

Louisville, KY 40213

Presenter: Dennis Steier; Breakfast/Lunch will be provided

RSVP to Matt Corbett at 502-773-9147 or mcorbett@cbehq.com

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ASHE Update

A Message from Michael Roberts

Happy New Year to all! I hope that everyone had a great holiday season and a very happy start to the new year. This is a time of reflection and of planning; reviewing last year’s accomplishments and setting goals for the upcoming year.

First, I want to thank you for selecting me to represent Region 3 on the ASHE Board for 2018 and 2019. I have been delighted to present the accomplishments, initiatives and issues shared by our state chapters leadership to the ASHE Board over the past year. I have especially enjoyed working with and getting to know the Kentucky chapter leadership and members.

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Where to Find Fast and Free Fire-Safety Education

Health Facilities Management

Courses in the Quick Training series of online education programs from the American Society for Health Care Engineering are free and take only twenty minutes each to complete.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/3500-where-to-find-fast-and-free-fire-safety-education to view the full article online.

New Certification Prepares Workers For Health Care

American Society for Health Care Engineering

The Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker program, offered by the American Society for Health Care Engineering, is a new certification focused on patient safety, covering a number of topics, including construction in health care facilities.

Visit http://www.ashe.org/press/2018/20181206-new-certification-prepares-workers-for-health-care.shtml to view the full article online.

Kentucky’s Accredited Environmental Microbiological Laboratory

Environmental Safety Technologies is a full service Industrial Hygiene firm, an AIHA Accredited Environmental Microbiological Laboratory and CDC ELITE Legionella laboratory. We provide consultation to healthcare facilities regarding healthcare construction, infection prevention and Legionella risk assessments.

Make your Legionella Water Management Plan GREAT, Validate!

Your Facilities Management News

A Brief AEM Overview

by David Stymiest, P.E., CHFM, CHSP, FASHE

Senior Consultant, SSR

DStymiest@ssr-Inc.com

CMS changed the long-used rules for both inventories and equipment inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) requirements in December 2013. The CMS changes require that, where law and regulations do not stipulate ITM, manufacturer ITM recommendations must be followed unless the organization has a compliant AEM Program and uses a risk-based process to determine how and when to deviate from manufacturer ITM recommendations.

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Emergency Preparedness in Healthcare is Everyone's Business! Are You Part of the Team?

by Dick Bartlett, Kentucky Hospital Association

Last summer, over ten-thousand people across the globe participated in a disaster exercise that simulated an internet-driven attack on critical lifeline infrastructure in 32 different areas - including our healthcare institutions.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/khe-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=538812&issueID=64671 to view the full article online.

Keeping Facilities Safe During Winter Weather

Healthcare Facilities Today

To help keep health care facilities safe during cold weather, it's important to focus on the prevention of falls as well as lowering infection risk.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Keeping-facilities-safe-during-winter-weather--20162 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

KSHE Energy Derby Competition is Live!

KSHE is hosting its first annual statewide competition among hospitals and other healthcare facilities to save energy and protect the climate. Competitors will work off excessive energy use through improvements in energy efficiency with help from KSHE, ASHE, and the Energy to Care program. The facilities that shed the most energy consumption will be recognized as the winners. KSHE is offering prizes and recognition to members who help their buildings become top energy and water savers!

Visit https://kshe.site-ym.com/page/energy_derby to view the full article online.

Understanding Onsite Renewable Energy Options

facilitiesnet.com

A number of potentially cost-efficient options are available when it comes to onsite power, but it's important to know all that's involved.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/powercommunication/article/Understanding-Onsite-Renewable-Energy-Options---18161?source=previous to view the full article online.

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers