KSHE Update

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Kentucky Spotlight

Mercy Health Breaks Ground for Cancer Center

The Paducha Sun
Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital leaders and community leaders have broken ground on the hospital’s new cancer center. The cancer center will house all Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital’s oncology-related services under one roof.

Visit https://www.paducahsun.com/news/mercy-health-breaks-ground-for-cancer-center/article_a01adef8-7e02-52e5-a256-6b4746514d95.html to view the full article online.

ASHE Update

ASHE Programs Help Members Reach Lofty Heights

Health Facilities Management
In this article, leaders at ASHE discuss new career development resources and programs to help members succeed.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4620-ashe-programs-help-members-reach-lofty-heights to view the full article online.

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Your Facilities Management News

The Joint Commission Eliminates Standards to Align with CMS

Health Facilities Magazine
Out of the more than 90 standards dropped from two programs, there are two of which facilities managers should be especially aware.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4641-the-joint-commission-eliminates-standards-to-align-with-cms to view the full article online.

Assisted Living Facility Market Expected to Grow in New Year

Healthcare Facilities Today
The significant aging population is increasing the demand for independent living facilities, a market which is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5% during 2022-2027

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Assisted-Living-Facility-Market-Expected-to-Grow-in-New-Year--28149 to view the full article online.

Your Next Hospital Bed Might Be at Home

The New York Times Magazine
With economic strain, staff shortages and other challenges on the rise, the "hospital at home" movement is gaining traction.

Visit https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/26/magazine/hospital-at-home.html to view the full article online.

Sustainability Spotlight

Results of the 2022 Sustainability and ESG Goals Study

Clean Link
BSCAI’s recent survey sheds light on expectations for sustainable operations for building service contractors.

Visit https://www.cleanlink.com/cp/article/Results-of-the-2022-Sustainability-and-ESG-Goals-Study--29193 to view the full article online.

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Healthcare

Healthcare Facilities Today
The decisions Facility Managers make surrounding environmental initiatives have a direct impact on patients, associates and communities, and they require strategic planning.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/Strategic-Planning-for-Sustainable-Healthcare--28151 to view the full article online.

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers