KSHE Update

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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, and Michigan. Let us keep your hospital safe and compliant. We are your solution to your medical waste needs!

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Kentucky Spotlight

KSHE Awards

After months of social isolation due to the pandemic, KSHE Board Leadership was able to personally present the 2020 Norm Menser Award and the 2020 James Mason Leadership Award to their respective recipients.

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ASHE Update

ENERGY STAR Honors ASHE Again

Health Facilities Management
For the fifth year in a row, the American Society for Health Care Engineering has been honored as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4186-energy-star-honors-ashe-again to view the full article online.

Educational Opportunities for ASHE Membership

Health Facilities Management
A variety of educational opportunities are available for interested ASHE members, with more on the way.

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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

The Impact of Reduced Facility Budgets

Health Facilities Management
Communicating effectively with the C-suite is a critical skill for facilities managers looking to secure appropriate funding.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4180-the-impact-of-reduced-facility-budgets to view the full article online.

Structural Considerations for Healthcare Projects

Healthcare Construction + Operations
There are a number of structural issues to consider when designing a new healthcare facility.

Visit https://hconews.com/2021/05/25/structural-considerations-for-healthcare-projects/ to view the full article online.

3 Common Plumbing Mistakes Likely in Your Building

facilitiesnet.com
Common plumbing problems often relate to water pressure, water quality and hard water.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/plumbingrestrooms/article/3-Common-Plumbing-Mistakes-Likely-In-Your-Building--19280 to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Creating a Culture of Energy Efficiency

Health Facilities Management
Atrium Health Cleveland, winner of ASHE's 2020 Energy to Care Energy Champion Award, has made dramatic improvements in energy efficiency since 2011.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4191-creating-a-culture-of-energy-efficiency to view the full article online.

Fostering Greater Staff Engagement

Health Facilities Management
Effective staff training has helped one health care organization increase its energy-efficiency efforts.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4193-fostering-greater-staff-engagement to view the full article online.

Social Media

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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