This presentation will give participants a practical understanding of how ASHRAE Standard 170, the Standard for Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, applies to healthcare facility design. Participants will gain an overview of key ASHRAE 170 requirements that impact architectural design, project planning, and budget. They will review specific medical functions that can trigger more intensive design requirements, as well as specific HVAC elements that affect architectural design. They will learn about the critical relationship between room names and the design, operation, and compliance of a space. They will also learn about the relationship among ASHRAE Standard 170, the FGI Guidelines, local state codes, and The Joint Commission and how version conflicts can affect a project. Participants will review recent updates to ASHRAE 170, and they will consider how the updates affect both project design and budget.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Learn about key requirements from ASHRAE 170 that impact architectural design and project planning.

2. Describe the importance of using proper terminology for room names and medical functions and explain how the terminology used can affect compliance.

3. Understand the relationship among ASHRAE Standard 170, the FGI Guidelines, and The Joint Commission, and explain how version conflicts can affect a project.

4. Review recent updates to ASHRAE 170 and consider how the updates could affect project design and budget.

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE

Attendees should have experience with healthcare facility design, as well as knowledge of healthcare codes and standards.

AIA, Allied, and NOMA Members: Free

Non-Members: $10.00

COURSE CREDIT:
1.0 HSW CEU

Meeting information will be sent before event.