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

University of Kentucky Expands Plans for New Healthcare Complex

HC+O News
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved construction of the new UK HealthCare cancer and advanced ambulatory complex on South Limestone. “We are making it so no Kentuckian should have to leave the state to access quality, patient-centered care,” said University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto.

Visit https://hconews.com/2022/12/27/university-of-kentucky-expands-plans-for-new-healthcare-complex/ to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

ASHE Compliance Tool Provides Assessment Help

Health Facilities Management
ASHE’s Life Safety Risk Assessment Tool provides a matrix of risk tolerance that helps categorize and prioritize deficiencies to be addressed.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4634-ashe-compliance-tool-provides-assessment-help to view the full article online.

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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 'Triple-Demic' Is on Its Way

Health Facilities Management
With three respiratory viruses surging simultaneously (RSV, COVID-19 and the flu), health facilities are examining their infection prevention procedures.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4626-the-triple-demic-is-on-its-way to view the full article online.

Severe Weather: Protecting Facilities With Technology

Facility Executive
Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events across the nation. Here’s how innovative weather technology can protect utility provider and support better emergency response coordination during weather disasters.

Visit https://facilityexecutive.com/2022/12/severe-weather-protecting-facilities-with-technology/ to view the full article online.

Facilities Metrics Help Drive Compliance

Health Facilities Management
Data is becoming increasingly important for hospitals to maintain safe, reliable and compliant facilities.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4630-facilities-metrics-help-drive-compliance to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Lowering Carbon Emissions: Guidance for Hospitals

Healthcare Facilities Today
To help facilities reduce carbon emissions and combat the effects of climate change, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings program has developed a guidance document, Low Carbon Technology Strategies, for healthcare facilities.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Lowering-Carbon-Emissions-Guidance-for-Hospitals--28143 to view the full article online.

3 Elements of Roofing Sustainability

FacilitiesNet
For the majority of facility managers, managing a new roof project may be rare occurrence. When the time does come, these tips can help make your roof sustainable.

Visit https://www.facilitiesnet.com/roofing/article/3-Elements-of-Roofing-Sustainability--19746 to view the full article online.

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers