Builders need to understand the intricate details of working within an occupied hospital facility — from safety requirements to phasing-in order — to maintain hospital operations, according to an article on the Globe St. website.

The intricate details of working within an occupied hospital facility, include ongoing hospital operations, infection control and prevention requirements, OSHPD and inspection requirements, as well as safety, security, furniture, fixtures and equipment.

To deal with these issues, careful construction planning is integrated during the design phase. Laser scanning can identify existing conditions. An infection control and prevention plans can isolate construction activities. And BIM can coordinate systems and facility management after construction is complete.

A builder should work closely with hospital staff to develop phasing plans to minimize impacts to ongoing hospital operations. If any shutdowns are required, work closely with facility staff to develop backup systems and emergency procedures to ensure no impacts to ongoing hospital operations.

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