KSHE Update

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

President's Message
A Message From KSHE President Matt Snow
 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/khe-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=817965&issueID=99618 to view the full article online.

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Kentucky Spotlight
UK Chandler Hospital Improves, Expands ICU
LEX 18 NBC
University of Kentucky’s Chandler Hospital prepares for future crises by constructing a specialized ICU floor, emphasizing staff well-being and efficient patient care.

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University of Louisville's $280M Health Hub Set to Revolutionize Kentucky's Healthcare Landscape
BNN
The University of Louisville has released plans for a $280 million Health Sciences Simulation Center & Collaboration Hub to tackle healthcare worker shortages and elevate medical education.

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ASHE Update
Changes to Health Care Ventilation Requirements 
Health Facilities Management
In this article, Jeremy Fauber, committee chair of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities clarifies recent changes to the standard and shares what’s to come.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4894-changes-to-health-care-ventilation-requirements to view the full article online.

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Your Facilities Management News
The Greatest Resource For Emergency Preparedness? Your CMMS 
Facility Executive
Strategically utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in emergency preparation and recovery can help healthcare facilities return to normal more quickly.

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Hospital Construction Costs Increase 
Health Facilities Management
Construction costs for U.S. hospitals show a consistent annual rise, with a more than 6% increase from 2023 to 2024, driven by factors like material costs and supply chain challenges.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4905-hospital-construction-costs-increase to view the full article online.

How to Integrate Biophilia into Healthcare Settings 
Healthcare Facilities Today
Biophilic design extends beyond plants and includes natural lighting, views of the outdoors, and immersive elements like color palettes to create comforting and healing environments for patients.

Visit https://www.healthcarefacilitiestoday.com/posts/How-to-Integrate-Biophilia-into-Healthcare-Settings--29202 to view the full article online.

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FSI (Facilities Survey, Inc)
Sustainability Spotlight
ASHE Launches New Initiatives To Help Health Care Facilities Decarbonize 
Health Facilities Management
From gaining executive buy-in to building a formalized decarbonization plan, new ASHE programs are helping facilities map out their journeys.

Visit https://www.hfmmagazine.com/articles/4900-ashe-launches-new-initiatives-to-help-health-care-facilities-decarbonize to view the full article online.

Industry Voices—Collective Action Is the Key To Decarbonizing Healthcare 
Fierce Healthcare
This year, a new collaborative  of health systems, medtech suppliers, distributors, GPOs, and industry partners will work to implement decarbonization actions across healthcare.

Visit https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/industry-voices-collective-action-key-decarbonizing-healthcare to view the full article online.