Summary of major changes: 1992-93 Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities.

Abstract

This document summarizes the changes that have been made to the 1992/93 edition of Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities in producing the 1993 edition. The general format and technical content follow the 1987 edition. Other changes not mentioned here were made to correct errors, clarify intent, and generally update the standards in conformance with current minimum needs and state-of-the-art medical and design procedures. The document is divided into two parts: Part One covers architectural considerations; Part Two deals with engineering criteria.