A functional program developed early in the health care PDC process can help ensure a completed project meets the health care provider's mission and strategic goals in a cost-effective manner. The functional program gives the provider opportunities to make operational, financial, and business decisions that influence design and construction decisions throughout the project delivery process. It communicates operational intent, staff requirements, care model, and desired patient and resident outcomes. Panel members will discuss the functional programming process for hospital, outpatient, and long-term care facility projects as referenced in the 2014 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities and the new Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities. Questions will be accepted from the audience. This session will enable attendees to:
- Describe how to develop a functional program.
- Discuss the design and operational benefit of the functional programming process.
- Explain the regulatory requirements for a functional program.
- Describe how the functional program process results in a successful, sustainable project.
This session is presented by Facility Guidelines Institute.