Problem:
The hospital administration has asked you, the project lead for the department expansion project, for additional information on your facility as well as sustainability recommendations. You realize this important part of facility design is your responsibility. Digging deeper into the GSA website, you analyze health care facility designs from the perspective of sustainability.
Preparation:
Familiarize yourself with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Sustainable Facilities Tool website.
Using the University Library, CMS.gov, or Google Scholar, research the elements required to support the sustainability of your facility.
Assessment Deliverable:
Slide presentation to the board of directors as it relates to the facility you are designing
Note: Continue using the facility you chose in Week 2 Diagnostic imaging center .
Include the following in your presentation:
1. Describe the strategic and appropriate floor planning (picture of a floor plan is suggested)
2. Analyze the purpose and needs of your planned health care facility (citation)
3. Identify the necessary assets of your health care facility, such as furniture and equipment (citation)
Based on the GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool, make a recommendation on maximizing the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of your health care facility. (Citation) HINT - Include possible solutions to meet the critical thinking requirements in the grading rubric with this assignment.