Identification: 1411
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Identification: 1315
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Many health care systems are considering new or remodeled facilities to better meet the challenges of the changing environment. The built environments of perioperative services are among the most sophisticated and interrelated in health care. Open and clear communication by all stakeholders is critical to support a culture of safety. Even the best of perioperative design architects and engineers need the input of point-of-service providers, especially perioperative nurses, to provide specific users' perspectives. This presentation incorporates the perspectives of a facility manager, a design engineer, and a perioperative nurse.
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Identification: 1287
Credits: None available.
Air pressure relationships are a trending topic in health care, both for regulatory surveys and patient well-being. This session will provide a practical understanding of how ASHRAE Standard 170 affects health care facility operation and design. Diagrams and illustrations will show how Standard 170 requirements take shape in a health care facility. Topics will include air pressure relationships, building systems, equipment location, and room functions, with special attention given to spaces where pressure requirements are particularly critical.
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Identification: 1360
Credits: None available.
Getting involved in today's health care environment–with mergers and acquisitions, federal mandates, and new modalities of health care delivery–it is easy to see others as determining your fate. But you can take control of your destiny by getting involved beyond your organization, leading proactively, creating patient-centered approaches, advocating for yourself, and avoiding reflexive, defensive actions. This session included tips on how to gain support from leadership on getting involved with efforts such as code development meetings or conferences. This session also covers how you can elevate your role in your organization govern your future on your terms.
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Identification: 1401
Credits: None available.
Heightened awareness of the risks of waterborne pathogens in health care building water systems has resulted in many health care professionals looking to better understand and mitigate these risks. This session provides an overview of infection risks associated with waterborne pathogens as well as conditions that support pathogen amplification in water systems. The session will give an overview of ASHRAE 188 and explore management and mitigation tools..
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Identification: 1427
Credits: None available.
In this session, ASHE's codes and standards experts will discuss emerging codes and standards issues facing health care facilities and offer answers to your specific questions. Attendees are invited to ask questions about any of the codes and standards related to health care facilities before this session and turn them in to the Learning Lounge that will be located on-site near registration. NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® will be addressed.
Identification: 1250
Credits: None available.
Did you know that the average repair cost per parking space is $2,748? Parking garages play an important role at a health care facility. What impression is yours giving to visitors? Join us as we explore the ins and outs of parking garage management, and learn to recognize the early signs of distress that could be resolved with maintenance or minor repairs before they become major issues. Case studies will be discussed.
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Identification: 1314
Credits: None available.
When designing for the bariatric patient, the architectural design must consider the clinical needs of the patient and the ergonomic design requirements of the caregiver. This presentation explores the process taken by a multi-disciplinary team including architects, clinical practitioners, and ergonomists in making recommendations for bariatric room design in acute care projects. The team simulated clinical care tasks in a reconfigurable mock up patient room with bariatric equipment to determine recommended clear space for bariatric room design.
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Identification: 1259
Credits: None available.
The curtain wall industry has undergone significant restructuring during the past decades. This session addresses the state of the industry in 2016, the challenges faced by designers and constructors in employing this building envelope system, the potential effect on long-term building operating costs and on indoor air quality, and best practices for mitigating those risks. Practical insights and useful information will be presented from successful projects and from claim scenarios.
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Identification: 1282
Credits: None available.
Facilities departments are often being required to maintain or improve the high quality of work with reduced budgets. This presentation will guide you in developing a finite cost-reduction and in-house strategy, demonstrate the steps to take to build on your program, and supply the necessary data to drive decision making to accommodate reductions and maximize the value and return provided by your department.
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