The 2022 Guidelines documents have a wide variety of public and private uses. These include adoption by states for regulatory purposes and other reference in laws, codes, rules, and regulations; use in private self-regulation and standardization of space and equipment requirements; and the promotion of safe practices and methods in planning, design, and construction for various types of health care facilities. Care organizations and design firms use the Guidelines to develop new construction and major renovation projects, and many state and federal authorities having jurisdiction use the documents to review these projects.
The 2022 Guidelines For Design and Construction of Hospitals includes several notable new sections as well as revisions aimed at providing flexibility, reducing cost, and clarifying intent. Major updates appear in requirements for mobile units, imaging facilities, behavioral and mental health facilities, and neonatal intensive care units.
The 2022 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities includes several notable new sections as well as revisions aimed at providing flexibility, reducing cost, and clarifying intent.
Users can access the guidelines from the links above. When on the FGI Guidelines webpage, click on “Purchased Guidelines” on the left column to access the 2022 Guidelines.