From the course: Project Management: Healthcare Projects
Join today to access over 23,200 courses taught by industry experts.
Facilities
From the course: Project Management: Healthcare Projects
Facilities
- Louis Sullivan, the American architect known as the father of the skyscraper, is quoted as saying, "Form ever follows function." This statement also applies to the health-care environment. In health care, form means ensuring that facilities are safe for people and other machines. Safety is paramount and vital when building or modifying healthcare facilities. As mentioned in an earlier video, several medical diagnostic instruments and treatments involve electromagnetism or radiation. Understanding how walls and ceilings need to be constructed to insulate and isolate those conditions are crucial. Failure to understand these requirements can cause substantial and costly delays, and outcomes can be even worse if machines are operated in rooms that aren't suitably designed and built. Do your homework and talk with your facilities management people so you understand the requirements you need to satisfy, as it can get complicated. On the other hand, a rather mundane situation can cause…
Practice while you learn with exercise files
Download the files the instructor uses to teach the course. Follow along and learn by watching, listening and practicing.
Download courses and learn on the go
Watch courses on your mobile device without an internet connection. Download courses using your iOS or Android LinkedIn Learning app.