KSHE Update

 

Let’s start with some GREAT news. On August 20th, we received notification that once again, KSHE has earned the highest award that can be given to an ASHE Chapter, the designation of Platinum Elite. Last year, only 12 of ASHE’s 54 Chapters earned this prestigious award. KSHE was one of the 12. We don’t yet know how many will receive the award this year, but we do know that once again – KSHE is one of them. For a chapter to receive recognition as Platinum Elite, it must meet the rigorous criteria for Platinum status plus additional criteria, which includes participation in the ASHE Energy to Care Chapter Challenge. Special thanks go out to Christy Fetch, Harshaw Trane – KSHE Sustainability Liaison and to Spencer Hammond, Director of Engineering for Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital – our Board Sustainability Director for their efforts in support of the Energy to Care Chapter Challenge.

The Lane Report
Construction has begun on the Pikeville Medical Center Children's Hospital, with work expected to be completed within 18 months.

Hello KSHE and I hope this finds you well. With travel restrictions in place and in-person meetings cancelled indefinitely our print medium, webinars and virtual meetings have become much more important.

Health Facilities Management
Some of the best ideas for code changes and updates are suggested by ASHE members.

Health Facilities Management
A number of construction strategies can contribute to the long-term success of rural hospitals.

Healthcare Construction + Design
The pandemic is having an effect on how health care facilities approach patient experience.

facilitiesnet.com
A number of considerations are important to keep in mind when budgeting for the maintenance of hardscapes.

KSHE is honored to announce that the following Kentucky healthcare facilities have qualified for a ASHE 2020 Energy to Care Award. The Energy to Care Award recognizes health care facilities that reduce energy consumption by 10% in a single year or 15% in two years. The program also recognizes previous award winners that reduce energy consumption by 5% in a single year. Congratulations on this great achievement!

 

Health Facilities Management
Facility managers play a key role in health care sustainability efforts.

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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