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

'UK at the Half': Why Facilities Management Is Vital to the University

University of Kentucky News
The vice president for University of Kentucky Facilities Management discusses the importance of facilities management to the university.

Visit http://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/uk-half-why-facilities-management-vital-university to view the full article online.

Education and Training

2022 Healthcare Coalition Conference

2/21/2022 » 2/23/2022
Location: Owensboro, Kentucky

Visit https://kshe.org/general/custom.asp?page=2021hcc_homepage to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

By Michael D. Roberts

ASHE Advisory Board Member – Region 3

Season’s greetings — I hope this finds you all well and closing out this year and preparing for the new year. Please remember — these are times we need to prioritize our health and the health of our family and friends.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/khe-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=708254&issueID=79917 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

2021 Salary Survey Results

Health Facilities Management
The results of a new survey show that facility managers wore an increasing number of hats as their responsibilities increased during the pandemic.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4345-salary-survey-results to view the full article online.

5 Hidden Costs of Deferring Maintenance

facilitiesnet.com
Deferring maintenance can lead to a number of problems, including diminished equipment efficiency and reduced asset life.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/maintenanceoperations/article/5-Hidden-Costs-of-Deferring-Maintenance--19388 to view the full article online.

Rural Resolve: Diverse Design Programming Can Improve Community Well-Being

Medical Construction & Design
With closures on the rise for rural hospitals, it's become important to examine new ways to increase access to healthcare in rural areas.

Visit https://mcdmag.com/2021/12/rural-resolve/ to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Health Care's Role in Environmental and Health Equity

Health Facilities Management
The health care industry is in a position to contribute heavily in a positive way to sustainability efforts nationwide.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4341-the-role-of-health-care-in-promoting-environmental-and-health-equity 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!

Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/khe-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=708256&issueID=79917 to view the full article online.

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers