kentucky society of healthcare engineers

What kentucky society of healthcare engineers does

The Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers (KSHE) is a nonprofit professional society serving healthcare facility engineering professionals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It is the Platinum Elite ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering) affiliated chapter for the state, providing education, certification, and networking for healthcare facility managers, engineers, contractors, and vendor partners. KSHE is operationally managed by CMP Management, with a volunteer Board of Directors composed of leaders from major Kentucky health systems including CommonSpirit Health, University of Kentucky Health, Baptist Health, Norton Healthcare, Owensboro Health, Appalachian Regional Healthcare, and Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. The mailing address is PO Box 1027, Leander, TX 78646, and primary contact is [email protected] / 844-625-1200.

KSHE's core products and services include the Kentucky Healthcare Contractor Certificate (KYHC), a three-year healthcare-facility contractor certification with pre-requisite Safe Day One safety training; the KSHE LMS (LearnWorlds) for online continuing education; the Energy to Care benchmarking program integrated with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager; a quarterly newsletter via Naylor Network; and the annual conference, which in 2026 will be held October 27–29 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. The society also supports a Healthcare Facilities Leadership Associate Degree program in partnership with Owensboro Community & Technical College and ASHE. Membership is facility- and company-based, with unlimited sub-accounts for team members; the 2026 facility dues have been waived to accelerate adoption, while associate/vendor memberships are $300/year.

The revenue model is a mix of subscription (associate memberships, retired memberships), transaction fees (conference registrations, KYHC certification fees, sporting clay tournament entries), and event sponsorship (Presidential through Exhibitor tiers, golf/social sponsorships). Marketing is community-led, leveraging the ASHE national brand, content syndication from hfmmagazine.com, Naylor newsletters, LinkedIn/Facebook, and direct events. KSHE is not investment-backed and is funded entirely through member and sponsor revenue.

Name

kentucky society of healthcare engineers

Legal name

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers

Website

https://kshe.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers (KSHE) is a nonprofit professional society and the Platinum Elite ASHE affiliated chapter for Kentucky, providing education, certification, and networking to healthcare facility engineers, contractors, and vendor partners across the state.

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B2B

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Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from healthcare facilities (dues waived for 2026), associate/vendor companies ($300/year), and retired individuals ($25/year). Membership year runs January 1 – December 31.
2. Annual Conference Registration & Sponsorship: Revenue from attendee registrations ($200–$400 depending on membership status and deadline), exhibit booth fees ($1,850), and tiered sponsorships from $1,850 (Exhibitor) to $7,500 (Presidential). Golf tournament and networking social sponsorships also generate revenue.
3. Certification Programs: Kentucky Healthcare Contractor Certificate (KYHC) course fees: $175 virtual / $200 in-person. Recertification requires retaking Safe Day One and the review course. Webinar sponsorship opportunities also contribute revenue: $150–$750 for associate members for marketing or production assistance.
4. Event Sponsorships: Sporting Clay Tournament sponsorships ranging from $750 (Golf Bay) to $5,000 (Platinum), with various named sponsorship tiers. Topgolf tournament at $65 individual / $350 team.

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Core offering

KSHE is a professional membership society that delivers certification programs (Kentucky Healthcare Contractor Certificate, Safe Day One training), continuing education, an annual statewide conference, and networking resources for healthcare facility engineering professionals across Kentucky. The society operates the KSHE LMS online learning platform and partners with Owensboro Community & Technical College to offer an Associate Degree in Healthcare Facilities Leadership, serving as the exclusive ASHE Platinum Elite Affiliated Chapter for Kentucky.

Product overview

KSHE operates as a professional society offering a portfolio of certification programs, training courses, educational events, and an online learning platform. The core offerings include the Kentucky Healthcare Contractor Certificate (KYHC) for contractor certification in healthcare facilities, Safe Day One orientation training, the KSHE LMS online learning system, the Energy to Care energy benchmarking program, webinar series, and the Annual Conference. Additionally, KSHE supports the Healthcare Facilities Leadership Program in partnership with Owensboro Community & Technical College for career advancement in healthcare facilities management.

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Brands

• KSHE: Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers - professional society for healthcare engineering professionals in Kentucky

Products and services

• Kentucky Healthcare Contractor Certificate (KYHC) A one-day certification program for contractors working in Kentucky healthcare facilities, covering patient safety, patient privacy, infection control, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance; certification is valid for 3 years and increasingly required by Kentucky hospitals.
• Safe Day One Healthcare Facilities Orientation and Safety Training
• KSHE Annual Conference Annual statewide conference delivering educational content, ASHE-approved Contact Hours (CECs), networking, and a trade show exhibition for Kentucky healthcare facility professionals and vendors.
• Energy to Care Program Free energy benchmarking and recognition program integrated with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, providing energy spend and usage assessments with recommendations for Kentucky healthcare facilities.
• KSHE Webinar Series Educational webinar offerings with marketing support and full production services (Zoom setup, registration, day-of production, ASHE CEC approval) for organizations to deliver continuing education to KSHE members.
• Healthcare Facilities Leadership Associate Degree Program Online Associate Degree pathway delivered with Owensboro Community & Technical College and ASHE, designed to advance careers and earning potential in healthcare facilities management.
• KSHE Organizational Membership Facility- and company-based annual membership providing access to member directory, sub-accounts, KSHE resources, advocacy webinars, ASHE compliance materials, free energy assessments, job board, scholarships, and discounted event registrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• KSHE 2025 Annual Conference approved for 11 ASHE Contact Hours (CECs)
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSHE is the exclusive Platinum Level ASHE Affiliated Chapter for the State of Kentucky. ASHE is the leading association for healthcare engineering professionals. The affiliation provides KSHE members access to ASHE advocacy resources, compliance materials, on-demand education, and regulatory updates. KSHE also connects members to ASHE's Energy to Care program for energy benchmarking.
• Owensboro Community & Technical College (KCTCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSHE collaborates with Owensboro Community & Technical College and ASHE to deliver the Healthcare Facilities Leadership Program, an online Associate Degree pathway. This program advances careers in healthcare facilities management and boosts earning potential. Mike Canales serves as the Program Director. The program was developed to address workforce pipeline needs in Kentucky's healthcare facilities sector.
• CMP ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCMP Management professionally manages KSHE's operations. Association Executive: Harrison Breuer. CMP Management provides membership management, website administration, and association operational support, allowing KSHE's volunteer board to focus on strategic and educational programming.
• YourMembership (by YourMembership.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationYourMembership provides the association management software (AMS) powering KSHE's website, membership database, event registration system, and member directory. Members can log in via social profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn) and manage their accounts through the platform.
• Safe Day One (Healthcare Facilities Orientation & Safety Training)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe Day One is the mandatory pre-requisite for the Kentucky Healthcare Contractor Certificate (KYHC). It is a healthcare facilities orientation and safety training program that contractors must complete within 18 months prior to the KYHC exam. KSHE offers the Safe Day One training through its LMS and directs members to safedayone.org.
• Hyatt Regency LouisvilleminorOthersThe Hyatt Regency Louisville serves as the official conference hotel for the 2026 KSHE Annual Conference. A group rate of $229/night (Traditional King or Double Room) is available using group code G-SHE6. Self-parking is $30 and valet parking is $16–$45.
• Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPam Kirchem, MBA, FACHE, Associate Vice President of KHA Affinity Partner Program, serves as the KSHE KHA Liaison. This liaison role maintains communication between KSHE's board and the Kentucky Hospital Association to ensure alignment of member needs and advocacy priorities.
• LMH ArchitectureminorOthersJason Hartz, Principal at LMH Architecture, serves as the KSHE AIA-KY Liaison, facilitating communication between KSHE and the American Institute of Architects Kentucky chapter on planning, design, and construction matters relevant to healthcare facilities.
• APIC-KY (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology)minorOthersJulia Frith, Manager, Clinical Research Development and Support at Norton Healthcare, serves as the KSHE APIC-KY Liaison, connecting KSHE with infection prevention and control professionals in Kentucky's healthcare facilities.
• 2025 Annual Conference Sponsors (Presidential Level)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresidential Sponsors for the 2025 Annual Conference included Comfort and Process Solutions, Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc., SAI – Stoermer-Anderson, Inc., Thermal Equipment – Louisville, and WARE. These vendors provide sponsorship revenue and exhibit at the annual conference to connect with Kentucky healthcare facility decision-makers.
• 2026 Annual Conference Sponsors and ExhibitorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 conference sponsors include Trane Technologies (Welcome Reception), Thermal Equipment - Bluegrass Hydronics (Photography), DLOM Group (Exhibit Hall Lunch), Wehr Constructors (Name Tag Holders), WARE (Conference Tote Bags), Johnson Controls (Exhibit Hall Reception), and many others across golf, networking social, and track sponsorships.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC): APIC maintains a Kentucky chapter (APIC-KY) with formal liaison representation on the KSHE board (Julia Frith). It serves infection-prevention professionals inside healthcare facilities — an adjacent but not competing member audience to KSHE's facilities-engineering base.
• Healthcare Facilities Management Magazine (HFM): Industry media publication that KSHE actively syndicates via its homepage news feed. HFM covers the same healthcare-facility audience KSHE serves and is a complementary, not competitive, channel — but it competes for member attention and ad/sponsorship dollars.

Regional players

• Society for Healthcare Engineering of Ohio (OHEA): An Ohio-based peer professional society for healthcare facility engineers — the closest geographic analog to KSHE and a comparable ASHE-affiliated state chapter competing for the same operating model, certification philosophy, and conference benchmarks.
• Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA): Statewide hospital trade association in Kentucky that KSHE formally liaises with via Pam Kirchem. KHA represents the C-suite/operational buyer side of the same hospitals whose facility staff KSHE serves — a complementary regional peer rather than direct competitor.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Kentucky Chapter: Kentucky chapter of the AIA, formally connected to KSHE via the AIA-KY Liaison (Jason Hartz, LMH Architecture). Serves architects designing healthcare facilities — a peer constituency that overlaps with KSHE's vendor and planning members.

Broad incumbents

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Standards body (NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, Life Safety Code) that KSHE members must comply with. NFPA is referenced continuously in KSHE programming and represents the upstream regulatory layer that drives KSHE's training demand.
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE): National professional society serving HVAC and building-systems engineers, including a healthcare-focused track. ASHRAE overlaps with KSHE's audience of healthcare facility engineers and competes for the same CEC-eligible educational content and conference attendance.
• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE): National-level parent organization of which KSHE is the Kentucky affiliated chapter. ASHE sets the standards, advocacy positions, and educational content (CECs, Safe Day One) that KSHE distributes and localizes — they are the upstream incumbent in the same product category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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