KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

President's Message
President's Message
Joe Taylor

 


It certainly is a strange start to February 2020.  Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow Sunday predicting an early Spring;  I’m sitting on my front porch in shorts, a tee shirt, and flip-flops drinking a beer in 70 degree weather on February 3rd, and the Iowa Caucuses still can’t produce a winner.  Very strange.

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Kentucky Spotlight
One of Our Own Recognized Nationally
Health Facilities Management

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital has received the Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering.

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Fewer Cancer Deaths Reported in Kentucky
WEKU
Cancer rates continue to decline in Kentucky, according to the associate director of the Kentucky Cancer Registry.

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Education and Training
KSHE Education Update - February 2020
Mike Canales

 


Greetings KSHE Members,

 

Superbowl, Valentines, Impeachment, Webinars, Caronavirus & CHFT!  As I write up this edition, I find several hot topics competing for my attention along with my daily duties and education update.

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Apply Today for a KSHE Scholarship!

The Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers is now accepting applications from students attending or who have been accepted into a Kentucky based University or College in either a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate program.

 

Recipients receive $500 per semester for up to 8 continuous semesters. When considering the selection of the recipient of the KSHE Scholarship, priority will be given to relatives of KSHE Members. Secondary consideration will be given to relatives of healthcare employees. Third in the selection process will be any eligible student.

 

Click the button below for more information and to submit your application. Please email info@kshe.org with questions.

 

Application deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

 

Apply today at https://kshe.org/page/scholarship_app

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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

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Certified Healthcare Contractor Registration | Lexington, KY
March 6, 2020
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Baptist Health Lexington, Education Center
1720 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, Kentucky 40503

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2020 Healthcare Coalition Conference | Save the Date
Tuesday, September 29 - Thursday, October 1, 2020
Owensboro Convention Center
501 W. 2nd Street
Owensboro, Kentucky 42301

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ASHE Update
Help Shape the 2021 Editions of NFPA 99 and 101
Health Facilities Management
ASHE is encouraging members to get involved regarding code development.

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Improved Plumbing Can Help Prevent HAIs
Healthcare Facilites Today

New designs and updated systems can keep hospital patients and staff safer from infectious diseases.

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4 Ways to Prepare for the Next Fire Inspection
Facility Executive Magazine
Every local ordinance has its own fire code, and staying on top of it is important to your organization. 

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How Trends will Affect Design in the 2020s
HIT Consultant 
Increased resiliency and flexibility are among the expected trends in healthcare design over the next decade.

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Sustainability Spotlight
KSHE Energy Derby Competition Is Live!
Annually ASHE hosts a competition among hospitals and other healthcare facilities to save energy and protect the climate, known as Energy to Care. To create local interest, KSHE has created its own competition, The Energy Derby, to increase efforts in hospitals statewide to reduce excessive energy use. Energy reduction is driven through improvements in energy efficiency with help from KSHE, ASHE, and the Energy to Care program. The member facilities that shed the most energy consumption will be recognized.
 
In 2020, KSHE is offering energy benchmarking support and a free energy assessment to members to assist facilities that may be limited on resources.
 
Click here to request KSHE help to benchmark your member facility, update your data, and help you take home the prize!

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Design Trends for Hospitals Going Green
Blue and Green Tomorrow

Holistic hospitals promote environmental sustainability and improved wellness for patients and staff.

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How to Get Staff Buy-In for Energy Efficiency
facilitiesnet.com
Communicating with staff regarding the environmental benefits of a project can help to foster buy-in.

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Join the Conversation about Safe Day One on Social Media!

 The orientation of technicians and contractors in healthcare is a patient safety issue that we should all be talking about. Help us get the word out, and let us know how Safe Day One has helped your facility. Please share your experiences with us at info@safedayone.org and follow us today!
 

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