FGI guidelines compliance with predictive and performance requirements for design of a hospital
Predictive Requirements
Performance Requirements
- Check air exchange rates in all areas of the hospital
- Ensure HVAC systems have appropriate filtration systems
- Check plumbing fixtures for cleanliness and proper maintenance
- Ensure fixtures are designed to prevent infection transmission
- Assess electrical capacity for current and future needs
- Ensure systems are designed to prevent power outages
- Check plan for procedures for various emergencies
- Ensure plan includes protocols for patient evacuation
- Check lighting levels in patient rooms and work areas
- Ensure lighting is energy-efficient
- Assess effectiveness of intercom and phone systems
- Ensure systems allow for quick and clear communication
- Check fire alarm and sprinkler systems for functionality
- Ensure systems comply with local fire codes
- Assess network capacity and reliability
- Ensure systems can support electronic health records
- Check waste disposal procedures for compliance with guidelines
- Ensure processes promote recycling and sustainability
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