The 2012 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code states that buildings must have an outside window or outside door in every sleeping room, and for any building constructed 60 days past the publication date, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The 2012 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code states that buildings must have an outside window or outside door in every sleeping room, and for any building constructed 60 days past the publication date, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Exceptions include newborn nurseries and rooms intended for occupancy for less than 24 hours. But how does that effect an outpatient staying in a room for 23 hours — essentially an overnight stay?
June 15, 2016
Topic Area: Industry News
Upward Mobility: Market Forces Drive Hospitals HigherHealthcare facilities nationwide are navigating challenges and opportunities presented by expanding their reach into the sky.
Georgia Hospital Bomb Hoaxes Highlight Need for Healthcare–Police PartnershipsProactive planning and close collaboration with law enforcement help healthcare facilities maintain safety and continuity during false threats.
MUSC Health Celebrates Groundbreaking for Nexton Hospital and Ambulatory Cancer FacilityThe Nexton cancer facility is expected to open in summer 2027, and the Nexton hospital in summer 2028.
Mattresses Require Strict Care to Prevent Spread of InfectionsPoor cleaning and disinfection techniques contribute to the persistent contamination of patient mattresses.
Gardner Health Services Opens Alum Rock Health CenterThe 10,080-square-foot facility provides essential medical, dental, mental and chiropractic services to the Mayfair and East San José neighborhoods.