Session Description

Design guidelines are often lengthy and complex and sometimes contradictory. Critical care environments, such as hospitals and clinics, add more layers of requirements. Learn how the Military Health System's World Class guidelines, the US Army Medical Command's sustainability vision, LEED for Healthcare, USGBC Pilot Credits and Evidence-Based Design methodology merged to create a vision for a whole-campus approach to healthcare design.Learning Objectives:Gain insight into how the Evidence-Based Design (EBD) scientific research process was used to develop solutions for energy, water, waste and infection control; how EBD working groups were formed, and understand how the development of these solutions influences an organizational culture shift toward long-term optimization of patient care, staff care, and sustainable facility management.Identify the LEED for Healthcare Credits and USGBC Pilot Credits used in researching chemicals of concern and transparency for architectural and interior product and furniture selections.Understand how research is used to support and inform the project on the use of antimicrobials, their implications for infection control and human and environmental health.

Learning Objectives

• Gain insight into how the Evidence-Based Design (EBD) scientific research process was used to develop solutions for energy, water, waste and infection control; how EBD working groups were formed, and understand how the development of these solutions influences an organizational culture shift toward long-term optimization of patient care, staff care, and sustainable facility management.
• Identify the LEED for Healthcare Credits and USGBC Pilot Credits used in researching chemicals of concern and transparency for architectural and interior product and furniture selections.
• Understand how research is used to support and inform the project on the use of antimicrobials, their implications for infection control and human and environmental health.

Presenters

Jean Hansen, FIIDA, CID, LEED AP, BD+C, AAHID, EDAC, Senior Professional Associate, Sustainable Interiors Manager
HDR Architecture, Inc.With 30+ years of experience in sustainable design, planning and interior design, Jean is responsible for advancing HDR's sustainability initiatives globally in project and research work for healthcare and institutional environments. She has worked on the development of many nationally recognized sustainable resources, including the USGBC's LEED Healthcare rating system.Robert Phinney, AIA, PMP, ENV SP, LEED AP, BD+C, ID+C, Director, Sustainable Design Services, HDR Architecture, Inc.Robert Phinney, HDR's Director of Sustainable Design Services and an architect with a focus on sustainable design and efficient operations solutions. He leads the diverse team of HDR's Sustainable Design Professionals who manage the LEED process for a range of S+T, Healthcare, Governmental, and University projects. He brings deep experience in implementing sustainable strategies in federal, civic, and healthcare projects as well as policy development assistance to many regional municipalities and organizations.LTC Ross A. Davidson, Director, Project Execution Division, Health Facility Planning AgencyRoss A. Davidson, HFPA's Director of Project Execution Division, oversees a health facility replacement program valued at more than $6.6 billion. He has held various positions throughout his career from planning and programming, design development, construction administration, transition planning and execution, and facility operations.

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