Assessments are critical for healthcare facilities

Life safety and accessibility regulations are getting stricter and more complex


It is critical for healthcare organizations to know how buildings and systems are performing, according to an article on the Medical Construction & Design website.

A facilities assessment can show where there are optimization opportunities and when a facility’s deficiencies might outweigh its value to the organization.

The article lists five reasons these assessments are essential. To begin with, assessments provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of existing facilities.

Assessments can also inform capital planning, budgets and divestment decisions.

Read the article.

 

 



August 11, 2016


Topic Area: Regulations, Codes & Standards


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