Project Management
Health care facility project management includes planning, design and construction. It requires a sequential approach to each step, addressing planning first, then the various design phases, construction of the project, and the operations and management throughout the project and following.
While Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is not a new tool for disinfection, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought it to the forefront of discussions again. UV radiation, with sufficient intensity and contact time, can inactivate viruses and bacteria through three main approaches: air, water and surface. One…
Introduction to Health Care Facilities Management: This award-winning, in-depth 130+ page introductory book provides an orientation to the dynamic field of health care facilities management. Along the way, we provide tips and anecdotes from seasoned health care professionals that will be valuable…
in this session we will explore the unintended consequences of having so many sinks. We will explore the dynamics of transmission from patient to drain and back to patient. We will present the current understanding of the problem, assess challenges created by antibiotic resistant bacteria in…
We examine the effectiveness of capture efficiencies at different MERV ratings. And we explore why MERV-A ratings are critical for determining filter choices. The presentation wraps up with a discussion on HEPA filters, in-room air purifiers, and air cleaners.
This discussion will cover key architectural challenges surfacing as more healthcare facilities deal with patient surges, and creative ways facilities across the country are addressing those challenges. We will share design examples in action, including how pre-fabricated modular solutions help…
Panelists will share their approaches to managing heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires and highlight best practices for creating climate-ready hospitals as anchors for resilient communities.
During this webinar, we will share how the centralization of operational data coupled with advanced analytics provides a level of insight and intelligence that can meet these challenges. This webinar will describe how a single operational data platform can streamline Joint Commission reporting,…
The presentation explains the positive impacts of monitoring the current condition of each roof of their facilities and outbuildings can have on their bottom line by implementing a ManagedAssetTM approach to their building envelopes.
Join our panel of industry experts as we explore the state of healthcare construction recovery and what steps proactive project managers are taking to navigate the challenges.
Jonathan Willard, PMP, LEED-AP, Acute Medical Gas Services. This presentation will review the new requirements for identifying the responsible facility authority and the qualifications necessary for this position, as well as an overview of the Permit-to-Work system.