TDS - Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Facilities

Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Facilities

5th Ed.

Joint Commission Resources

ISBN-13: 978-1-63585-390-2

eISBN-13: 978-1-63585-391-9

Healthcare Administration, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Description

The design of the health care physical environment, including equipment, furnishings, wayfinding, safety, and security, has a major impact on health care access and the provision of care. For this reason, designers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors must collaborate with health care organizations to find physical environment solutions that maximize inclusivity and deliver safe, high-quality care for all patients.

Since this book was last co-published in partnership with The American Institute of Architects–Academy of Architecture for Health (AIA/AAH), Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Facilities has been updated to address the following key topics:

• The evolving need for health care facility design to address and accommodate diverse patient populations and to ensure equity
• Top trends in health care facility design since the COVID-19 pandemic, including new and updated information on the role of design in infection prevention and control, workplace violence, and environmental sustainability
• The most current Joint Commission, Joint Commission International (JCI), and Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) requirements related to planning, design, and construction of health care facilities
• The latest recommendations and best practices on process improvement, risk assessment, and commissioning for successful new construction and renovation projects
• Many brand-new case studies that exemplify concepts in health care design, including health care equity, staff well-being, flexible spaces, specialty design, resiliency, and sustainability

Doody's Reviews

Score: 93/100

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Quotes, Reviews or Testimonials

"The quality of this book is great. It can be used by organizations planning construction/renovations or by established organizations beginning innovative projects. It will be a fundamental tool in creating well-designed healthcare facilities that are safe and up to date on Joint Commission standards."

-- Kristine Mortimore, MSN, BSN (Rush University Medical Center)Doody's Review

Audience

This book is written for a vast group from architects and contractors to healthcare leaders, administrators, and facility directors. It is not merely focused on construction but articulates layout proposals and how to create a well-organized, safe environment for organizations. The author is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA). This designation represents outstanding work and contributions to architecture. The book has also been reviewed by a team of Joint Commission experts.