More systems are putting medical offices into former retail or office spaces, but few following this trend understand the complexities regulating healthcare facilities, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.
This lack of knowledge about meeting all federal, state and local medical regulations can have serious implications.
When facility managers are involved early and throughout these transactions, major expenses can be avoided.
Leased buildings typically need to be remodeled to meet specific building code requirements, from the width of hallways to the electrical supply.